Dyson V8 Cyclone vs Black+Decker SUMMITSERIES select Cordless Stick Vacuum
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Quick take: The Dyson V8 Cyclone runs longer per charge (60 vs 35 min).
| Spec | Dyson V8 Cyclone | Black+Decker SUMMITSERIES select Cordless Stick Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$300 | ~$300 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 150 AW | Not disclosed |
| Battery | 60 min | 35 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine sealed filtration | 6-stage sealed |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 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 | — | — |
| Weight | 5.74 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
Black+Decker SUMMITSERIES select Cordless Stick Vacuum
- ✓Brushless motor, the strongest Black+Decker fits in a stick
- ✓6-stage sealed filtration for a stick at $299.99
- ✓LED headlights show fine dust on hard floors
- ✓Stands on its own between uses
- ✓Handheld mode runs up to 45 minutes
- ✗Stick-mode runtime tops out at 35 minutes
- ✗Pet-tool version costs $50 more
- ✗No suction, bin, weight or warranty figure, so the power claim cannot be checked