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Dyson V8 Cyclone Review: Is This Dyson’s Best V8 Yet?

Dyson V8 Cyclone cordless vacuum displayed on a workbench at the Vacuum Wars studio.

The V8 has been updated by Dyson several times since the original arrived in 2016. Some versions were more of a refresh than a new vacuum, but the V8 Cyclone feels different. In this review we cover its pros, cons, and features, including why this may be the best V8 cordless stick vacuum yet.

Best Bissell Cordless Vacuums

Bissell cordless vacuums undergoing Vacuum Wars testing for suction, cleaning performance, noise, and maneuverability.

We independently tested Bissell cordless vacuums to find the strongest models for carpets, hard floors, and pet hair, comparing cleaning performance, filtration, battery efficiency, ergonomics, attachments, and overall value.

Best Upright Vacuums for Pet Hair

Vacuum Wars upright vacuum lineup with on-screen text reading “Best Upright Vacuum for Pet Hair.”

Pet hair doesn’t stay on the floor, and a good upright vacuum needs to keep up. We consider carpet and hard-floor cleaning, hair tangles, handheld features, attachments, filtration, and automatic suction adjustment—alongside owner feedback and our overall scores—to find the best options for homes with pets.

ILIFE V2 Robot Vacuum Review: How Much Can a Sub-$100 Robot Do?

iLife Robot Vacuum Review at Vacuum Wars

The ILIFE V2 is the cheapest robot vacuum we’ve ever evaluated. It has a list price of just under $100 and occasionally goes on sale below that, which raises a simple question: How much cleaning can an ultra-budget robot vacuum really do? So we bought one with our money and put it through evaluations over several weeks.

Our Top Picks

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