Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£350Suction power (AW):115 AWBattery runtime:40 minutesCapacity:0.54 LWeight:2.54 kg

Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.0

Technical Score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 73% of vacuum-cleaners
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

5.9

Battery

18%

7.9

Filtration

14%

9.2

Attachments

10%

7.5

Design

8%

4.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 68% of vacuum-cleaners
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 2,351 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 88% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Dyson V8 Absolute (model 214744-01) is a lightweight 2.61kg cordless stick vacuum featuring a digital motor spinning at 110,000rpm to deliver 115 air watts of max suction power. It features a 0.54-litre bin with a hygienic dirt ejector, whole-machine HEPA filtration, and dual suction modes powered by a six-cell battery that provides up to 40 minutes of fade-free runtime. Key advantages include its versatile 2-in-1 conversion into a handheld, specialized Motorbar and Fluffy cleaner heads that automatically de-tangle pet hair, and strong performance on both carpets and hard floors. However, it takes a lengthy 5 hours to fully charge, its runtime drops significantly to around 7 minutes on Max power mode, and the trigger must be held down continuously during use.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

6.7

Performance

22%

5.9

Battery

18%

7.9

Filtration

14%

9.2

Attachments

10%

7.5

Design

8%

4.9

Smart features

7.0
Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 has a technical score of 7 points, which is higher than 67.8% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 2,351 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 has a user score of 8.75 points, which is higher than 88.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
8.6
Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

8.7

Price

7.7
Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
115 AW
Suction power (AW)
115 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 115 AW, which is lower than that of 70.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
425 W
Power consumption
425 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 425 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 64.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
40 minutes
Battery runtime
40 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 40 minutes, which is shorter than that of 64.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 18.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
5 hours
Charging time
5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 5 hours, which is slower than 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 20.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
Battery capacity
2,800 mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,800 mAh, which is larger than that of 76.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.97% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 59.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.54 L
Capacity
0.54 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.54 L, which is smaller than that of 79.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
soft
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
2.54 kg
Weight
2.54 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.54 kg, which is lower than the weight of 76.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.3% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 29.8% lower weight
    Weight
    2.54 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.54 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 300 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2800 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average vacuum cleaner
    Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.75 vs 8.000).
    8.75 vs 8
  • 175 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    425 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (425 W vs 600 W).
    425 W vs 600 W
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 300 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2800 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,800 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 29.8% lower weight
    Weight
    2.54 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.5 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.54 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • 44 mm shallower body
    Depth
    221 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (221 mm vs 265 mm).
    221 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    75-82 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (75-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    75-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.46 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.54 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.54 L vs 1 L
  • 35 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    115 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (115 AW vs 150 AW).
    115 AW vs 150 AW
  • 5 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    7 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (7 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    7 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£350 vs £150).
    £350 vs £150
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 2.33x more expensive
    Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£350 vs £150).
    £350 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    75-82 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (75-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    75-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 35 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    115 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (115 AW vs 150 AW).
    115 AW vs 150 AW
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 5 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    7 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (7 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    7 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.46 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.54 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.54 L vs 1 L
  • 156 mm taller body
    Height
    1,256 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1256 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,256 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2016
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2016 vs 2021).
    2016 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,351 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01?

  • Lightweight and highly ergonomic design makes it easy to lift and carry around the house.
  • Excellent maneuverability with a responsive swivel head that fits into narrow and tight spaces.
  • Powerful suction performance that effectively picks up dust, dirt, and pet hair across multiple surfaces.
  • Versatile range of included accessories such as the anti-tangle hair screw tool and Fluffy cleaner head.
  • Hygienic, touch-free bin emptying mechanism allows debris to be expelled quickly without a mess.
  • Operates quietly compared to older cordless vacuum cleaner models.
  • Fully sealed filtration system with a washable HEPA filter effectively captures fine particles and allergens.

What customers dislike about Dyson V8 Absolute 214744-01?

  • Short battery life when operating on the maximum suction (MAX) power setting, often lasting under 10 minutes.
  • Long battery recharge time, requiring up to 5 hours to reach a full charge.
  • Lack of a trigger lock mechanism requires the user to hold down the trigger continuously during operation, causing hand fatigue.
  • The battery is screwed in and cannot be easily swapped out with a quick-release spare battery.
  • Relatively small dust bin capacity requires frequent emptying during larger cleaning sessions.
  • Absence of built-in LED headlights on the cleaner heads makes it difficult to see debris in dark or dimly lit areas.
  • Premium price tag makes it a significant investment compared to competing cordless stick vacuums.

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