Dyson V11 Extra vs Dyson V8 Absolute
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Quick take: The Dyson V8 Absolute costs $55 less; the Dyson V11 Extra runs longer per charge (60 vs 40 min).
| Spec | Dyson V11 Extra | Dyson V8 Absolute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$645 | ~$590 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 185 AW | 115 AW |
| Battery | 60 min | 40 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.76 L | 0.54 L |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | 9.8 x 10.3 x 49.4 in | 8.7 x 9.8 x 49.4 in |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs | 5.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Dyson V11 Extra
- ✓185AW motor with genuine fade-free suction across the full runtime
- ✓LCD screen shows remaining runtime and maintenance alerts, not just a light
- ✓Dynamic Load Sensor auto-adjusts power between carpet and hard floor
- ✓Noticeably cheaper than the Gen5detect/V15 while sharing similar core suction
- ✓Point-and-shoot bin emptying keeps hands out of the dust
- ✗No laser dust illumination or particle-counting sensor like the V15/Gen5 lines
- ✗LCD screen is a documented failure point once the vacuum is out of warranty
- ✗Bin capacity (0.76L) fills fast on a full-house clean
- ✗Several years old at this point in the lineup — replacement parts pricing has crept up
- ✗"App Control" here just means firmware/diagnostics, not scheduling or maps
Dyson V8 Absolute
- ✓Lowest price of any current full-size Dyson stick
- ✓De-tangling Motorbar head and conical Hair screw tool both included for pet hair
- ✓Whole-machine HEPA filtration despite the budget price
- ✓Frequently discounted further at Walmart/Amazon below the already-low list price
- ✓Converts to a handheld for stairs and upholstery without buying a separate tool
- ✗115AW suction is well below the V11/V15/Gen5 lines
- ✗0.54L bin is small for whole-house cleans
- ✗40-minute max runtime drops fast in Boost/Max mode
- ✗Older motor platform — this is legacy tech, not current-generation Dyson