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Dyson V9 Motorbar Cordless Vacuum Review: Dyson’s New Budget Sweet Spot?

Dyson V9 Motorbar Vacuum Wars Review

Dyson recently introduced the V9 as a new entry in its cordless lineup, slotting it between the V8 and the V11 in terms of both price and features. It adopts the in-line body style Dyson popularized with the V10 and V11, comes in lighter than the V8, and is currently selling for significantly less than its original list price. In this review, we’ll cover the strengths and weaknesses of the Dyson V9 Motorbar and see how it stacks up against other cordless vacuums we’ve tested.

Dyson Launches New V10 Konical and V8 Cyclone Cordless Vacuums

Dyson V8 Cyclone and V10 Conical Launch

Dyson has launched the new V10 Konical and V8 Cyclone cordless vacuums, bringing updated motors, swappable batteries, triggerless controls, and new cleaning technologies to its cordless lineup. The V10 Konical introduces Dyson’s All Floor Cones™ cleaner head and future self-emptying dock compatibility, while the V8 Cyclone refreshes one of Dyson’s most established cordless platforms.

Dyson Releases V16 Piston Animal, Its Most Powerful Cordless Vacuum to Date

Cordless stick vacuum cleaner with copper wand and motorized floor brush on a light gradient background, angled diagonally.

Dyson’s new V16 Piston Animal lineup is now available, bringing a redesigned dual-conical cleaner head, a new 900W Hyperdymium motor with up to 315 air watts of suction, and the CleanCompaktor dust-compression system. The launch includes both the standard V16 Piston Animal and the wet-and-dry V16 Piston Animal Submarine.

Best (May 2026) Cordless Vacuums

May 2026 Best Cordless Vacuums

Vacuum Wars reveals the best cordless vacuums for May 2026, including our top picks for overall performance, best value, and best budget. Based on independent testing of more than 110 cordless vacuums, this guide breaks down how each model performed in cleaning tests, battery efficiency, usability, features, and more.

Dyson Spot+Scrub AI Review: Dyson’s First Real Robot Vacuum Contender

Robot vacuum on its dock with a large 'FINALLY...' banner in the background.

The Dyson Spot+Scrub AI is Dyson’s first true all-in-one robot vacuum, adding mopping, AI obstacle avoidance, and a bagless auto-empty dock. In our testing, it impressed with top-tier obstacle avoidance and excellent bin performance, especially for pet hair. Here’s how it performed in our tests.

Best (April 2026) Cordless Vacuums

April 2026 Best Cordless Vacuums

Discover the best cordless vacuums for April 2026 based on Vacuum Wars’ independent testing of over 110 models. We break down the top picks for overall performance, best value, and budget—highlighting real-world cleaning results, features, and how each model compares to the competition.

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Review: The Slimmest Vacuum Comes With Tradeoffs

Dyson PencilVac Cordless Vacuum Review

We tested the Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones—Dyson’s slimmest and lightest vacuum yet. With a 38mm design, dual lasers, and a unique Fluffycones head, it’s built for hard floor agility. But with limited carpet performance, short battery life, and a very small dustbin, is it worth over $500? Here’s what you need to know.

Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene Launches as Filter-Free Wet and Dry Hard Floor Cleaner

Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene Launch

Dyson has launched the Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene, a new wet and dry hard floor cleaner designed to remove dust, debris, and liquid messes in a single pass. The machine features a filter-free system, a highly absorbent microfiber roller, and a low-profile design that allows it to clean under furniture while washing floors with fresh water throughout the cleaning process.

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