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Dyson V8 Advanced Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270Suction power (AW):130 AWBattery runtime:40 minutesCapacity:0.54 LWeight:2.54 kg

Dyson V8 Advanced 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.

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
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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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 65% of vacuum-cleaners
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

5.9

Battery

18%

7.9

Filtration

14%

7.0

Attachments

10%

7.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,938 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
★Better than 90% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Dyson V8 Advanced is a cordless stick vacuum featuring a digital motor that spins at 110,000 rpm, delivering 115 air watts of powerful suction across two power modes. It is equipped with a Motorbar cleaner head featuring de-tangling polycarbonate vanes, a fully sealed HEPA filtration system that captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.3 microns, and a runtime of up to 40 minutes per charge. Key pros include its lightweight 2.5kg ergonomic design, 'point and shoot' hygienic bin emptying, and versatile conversion into a handheld unit. However, notable cons include a long five-hour recharge time, the lack of a swappable battery, and significantly reduced runtime when using Max mode.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson V8 Advanced

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

6.8

Performance

22%

5.9

Battery

18%

7.9

Filtration

14%

7.0

Attachments

10%

7.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.7
Dyson V8 Advanced has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than 56% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 1,938 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
8.8
Dyson V8 Advanced has a user score of 8.81 points, which is higher than 89.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Dyson V8 Advanced has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 76.9% of vacuum cleaners.
8.4
Dyson V8 Advanced has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 76.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

9.1

Price

7.7
Dyson V8 Advanced has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than 50.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
130 AW
Suction power (AW)
130 AW
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 130 AW, which is lower than that of 62.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
425 W
Power consumption
425 W
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 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
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
40 minutes
Battery runtime
40 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 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
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >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
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 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
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
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
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.54 L
Capacity
0.54 L
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
â–² Better than 21% of models
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
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 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
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
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
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
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
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
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
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Dyson V8 Advanced vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 29.8% lower weight
    Weight
    2.54 kg
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 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
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 300 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k 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
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 175 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    425 W
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (425 W vs 600 W).
    425 W vs 600 W
  • 10.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Dyson V8 Advanced
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Dyson V8 Advanced has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (8.81 vs 8.000).
    8.81 vs 8
  • 175 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    425 W
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 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
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 300 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k 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
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 29.8% lower weight
    Weight
    2.54 kg
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 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
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2024 vs 2021).
    Released in August 2024.
    2024 vs 2021
  • 44 mm shallower body
    Depth
    221 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (221 mm vs 265 mm).
    221 mm vs 265 mm
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-82 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >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
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 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
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a crevice nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 5 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    7 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (7 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    7 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 20 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    130 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 AW vs 150 AW).
    130 AW vs 150 AW
  • 80% more expensive
    Dyson V8 Advanced is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£270 vs £150).
    £270 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-82 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-82 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-82 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 20 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    130 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (130 AW vs 150 AW).
    130 AW vs 150 AW
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 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
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >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
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 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
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 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
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 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
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 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
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a crevice nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 156 mm taller body
    Height
    1,256 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1256 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,256 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 1,938 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Dyson V8 Advanced?

  • Lightweight and easy to carry up stairs or between rooms
  • Excellent maneuverability around furniture and tight spaces
  • Strong suction performance on both carpets and hard floors
  • Effective at picking up stubborn pet hair without wrapping around the brush roll
  • Hygienic 'point and shoot' bin emptying mechanism prevents contact with dust
  • Advanced whole-machine filtration traps microscopic particles and seals in allergens

What customers dislike about Dyson V8 Advanced?

  • Short battery life when operating on the maximum suction setting
  • Long recharge times, often taking several hours for a full charge
  • Relatively small dustbin capacity requires frequent emptying during deep cleans
  • Standard floorhead tends to push larger debris forward rather than picking it up on hard floors
  • Requires continuously holding down the power trigger during operation, causing finger fatigue
  • Lacks a medium power setting, offering only high-power or a mediocre low-power mode

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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vacuumwars.com
16/10/2023
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heise.de
25/11/2025
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lavelab.com
02/09/2025
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quechoisir.org
27/11/2025
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maison-et-bricolage.fr
03/12/2025
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capital.fr
30/12/2025
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lavelab.com
02/09/2025
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15/09/2024
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