Cordless Stick Vacuums Head to head

Dyson V15 Detect vs Dyson V8

The Dyson V15 Detect leads on suction, max run time and bin volume. The Dyson V8 leads on weight. They are level on warranty and HEPA-grade filtration. At list price the Dyson V8 is $310 cheaper.

Dyson V15 Detect
Premium pick

Dyson V15 Detect

$849.99

Maker's list price, checked Sep 16, 2026

Model V15 Detect

Leads on 3 of 6 specs

Cheaper option

Dyson V8

$539.99

Maker's list price, checked Sep 16, 2026

Model V8

Leads on 1 of 6 specs

Who leads on specs?

3Dyson V15 Detect
2level
1Dyson V8

Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.

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Choose the Dyson V15 Detect if

Suction, max run time and bin volume matter more to you than the price difference.

Choose the Dyson V8 if

Weight matters most, and you want to spend less.

Spec by spec

Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.

Spec Dyson V15 Detect Dyson V8 Who leads
List price $849.99 $539.99 Dyson V8
Suction 240 AW 115 AW Dyson V15 Detect
Max run time 60 min 40 min Dyson V15 Detect
Weight 6.83 lb 5.58 lb Dyson V8
Bin volume 0.77 L 0.53 L Dyson V15 Detect
Warranty 2 yr 2 yr Level
HEPA-grade filtration Yes Yes Level
Dyson V15 Detect
Dyson V15 Detect Leads on 3 of 6 specs View on Amazon
Dyson V8 Leads on 1 of 6 specs View on Amazon
74% spec match

As a Dyson V15 Detect alternative

The cheapest way to stay with Dyson: the lightest stick here, same two-year warranty, but less than half the suction and 40 minutes of run time.

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