Dyson V8 Cyclone vs Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum
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Quick take: The Dyson V8 Cyclone runs longer per charge (60 vs 50 min).
| Spec | Dyson V8 Cyclone | Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$300 | ~$300 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 150 AW | 280 W |
| Battery | 60 min | 50 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine sealed filtration | HEPA Sealed Allergen System |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.4 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 | — | — |
| Weight | 5.74 lbs | 7.3 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
Pros & cons
Dyson V8 Cyclone
- ✓150AW matches the V12 Detect Slim for hundreds less
- ✓60-minute max runtime, up from 40 on the old V8
- ✓De-tangling Motorbar cleaner head handed down from the flagships
- ✓Whole-machine sealed filtration captures 99.99% of 0.3-micron particles
- ✓5.9 lbs — lighter than the V15 and Gen5detect
- ✓Compatible with existing V8 attachments
- ✗Hold-down trigger rather than the newer models' power button
- ✗No auto-adjusting suction, laser, or particle sensor — two manual modes only
- ✗Sealed filtration but not HEPA-rated like the V15/Gen5
- ✗Too new for long-term reliability reports
- ✗Rarely discounted yet, unlike the mature Detect models
Bissell PowerClean FurGuard Cordless Stick Vacuum
- ✓Sealed HEPA allergen system
- ✓Removable battery can be swapped for a spare
- ✓Self-cleaning brush
- ✓Light at 7.3 lb
- ✓50-minute rated runtime
- ✓Charges in under 3 hours
- ✓$60 less than Bissell's DualBrush stick
- ✗Motor power is in watts, not air watts
- ✗Small 0.4 L bin
- ✗No warranty or noise figures published
- ✗Single brush head, unlike the DualBrush