Dyson V8 Absolute vs Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Quick take: The Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner costs $1 less; the Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner runs longer per charge (60 vs 40 min).

SpecDyson V8 AbsoluteLevoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
Price~$270~$269
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction115 AWNot disclosed
Battery40 min60 min
Navigation
FiltrationWhole-machine HEPA-sealed5-Stage HEPA Filtration
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise
Dustbin0.54 L750 ml
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoYes
Dimensions8.7 x 9.8 x 49.4 in9.8 x 7.7 x 43.3 in
Weight5.6 lbs6.6 lbs
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

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

Levoit LVAC-300 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

  • 0.75L dustbin is larger than most sticks at this price
  • 60-minute rated runtime in ECO mode covers a full floor without a recharge
  • 5-stage HEPA filtration with washable filters
  • 180° lay-flat design and self-standing body for storage
  • VeSync app integration for anyone already using Levoit/Etekcity smart devices
  • 2-year limited warranty
  • Suction is quoted in motor RPM, not AW or Pa, making direct comparisons hard
  • No noise rating published
  • Not sold on Amazon — only through Levoit's own site, so no easy price comparison or Prime shipping
  • New enough to the US market that there's no long-term reliability track record yet
  • 3.5-hour charge time is longer than several stick vacuums in this price range