Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide
Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
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Oscarte
- 7 reviews
- V8 Absolute
- Verified purchase
Easy to operate
My girlfriend bought this for our apartment
To be honest i was quite upset in the beginning because she spent over $500 for this vacuum machine and I thought it was too much and if you ask me now it's definitely worth it .it's very easy to use and very powerful. I love my Dyson vacuum cleaner.
Purchased in July 2021 at The Good Guys for $565.00.
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corleen.kupina
- 3 reviews
Cheap Bellini Bagless (Target) better than Dyson V8 Absolute
Do not waste your money. I recently purchased the Target Bellini ($129RRP) after a couple of years with my Dyson. This is the second Dyson vacuum that I have purchased that kept breaking down. The Bellini really is phenomenal (check out the reviews on Target!).
Purchased in January 2021 at Myer Retail Stores.
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BatteryVictoria
- 3 reviews
- V8 Animal
- Verified purchase
Excellent for animal hair
I use mainly on carpet and its pet hair pick up is excellent, its very convenient and handy for spills etc. Probably a bit small as a main vacuum, I still like to use a power head every two weeks. Easy to use, light and very efficient.
Purchased in December 2021 at Myer Online Store for $599.00.
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Dave
- 5 reviews
Very overpriced
Battery in the cordless vacuums lifespan is not long enough, my v8 is on its 3rd battery,2 year warranty and that's it for a $899 cordless vacuum. Your pricing is so over the top, is the the V13 going to be $1499 dollars.You guys up your price every year like the health funds and the public seems to pay for your R and D(research and development).Soon you will have a $2000 cordless vacuum.PS what happened to your robot vacuum, for a big company why do you not have one in Australia now for us.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
While we do apologise for any disapppointment, Batteries are considered a consumable item and will sometimes need to be replaced during the lifetime of a machine and this is the same for any technolog... Read more
y that relies on a battery (e.g. laptops, tablets, mobile phones etc). As there are many variables that can affect batteries it's almost impossible to predict exactly how long an individual battery will last in real world conditions, and this is the case with batteries from any manufacturer. Many variables that can affect batteries include storage, charging and usage cycles, and extremes of temperature.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SilvanaQLD, 4209
- 9 reviews
- 1 like
- V8 Animal
- Verified purchase
Love my dyson
I use it both on carpet and floor tiles - I have had it for about a year and now cannot live without it- it makes life easy and I use it everyday. Just letting you guys know this is my second dyson and I still have my first one and it is still going strong.
Purchased in March 2021 at good guys for $628.00.
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Evan LimPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Slightly overrated! Short battery life
Was given a V8 absolute as a gift from a friend... overall performance on different type of flooring is ok, won't say excellent but definitely other cheaper brand of vacuum cleaner can do similar job! Battery failed within 12 months and got a replacement, caused some inconvenience but at least is free! poor performance on vacuuming car carpet floor... the max suction mode is pretty useless as it drained battery within minutes! The coated surface finish on the suction pipe itself is so easy to get scratched and within 3 months of usage it looks awful with scratch marks everywhere. Overall, it is an overpriced unit with ok performance.
Purchased in January 2021.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and are sorry to hear you needed to have the battery of your machine replaced during warranty.
We are confident with this replacement your mac... Read more
hine will provide reliable performance, however if we can assist further, our Dyson Experts are available via [email protected] and only happy to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
NerdyGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 14 reviews
Awesome vacumn cleaner
The dyson animal vacumn cleaner is the one stop cleaner it cleans everything as l have carpet and wood flooring l also use it to vacumn the car out l totally recommend the dyson animal its awesome
Purchased in February 2021 at JB Hi-Fi.
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DougNorth Western Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
worst vacuum ever
Please don't buy one, we had a v6, it wouldn't stay on. We said okay we must be unlucky with this one, so we bought a second v8 because it was handy without using a cord.
This v8 goes flat after only 5 mins being on minimal power, very frustrating so we are going to go and purchase a completely different brand.
If we could I would not give it any stars that's exactly what we would give it, hopeless, worst thing ever.
Purchased in October 2021 for $800.00.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties with your Dyson machines.
Regarding your V8, to confirm V8 has two modes of suction; Max and high power. With the motorised head attached the m... Read more
achine will provide 25-30 minutes on high power mode. Without using a motorised tool it can run up to 40 minutes on high power mode. On Max mode, the machine will run for 7 minutes regardless of the tool in use.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Johanna P.Perth, WA
- 7 reviews
- V8 Absolute
- Verified purchase
This is amazing!
so easy to clean the floor and carpet. The included attachments are so useful for dusting and even vacuuming the car. Battery lasts long long time in the low setting which is enough.
Purchased in February 2021 at The Good Guys for $568.00.
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Jane E.
- 3 reviews
- V8 Absolute
- Verified purchase
LOVE the no LUG
I use this for cleaning wooden floors, carpet, walls ( picture rails ), the ceiling fans and anywhere else. I would have bought the latest but the cost was prohibitive. My only issue is the length of time on the power up. It goes for about 7 mins full bore before the battery dies and takes about 4 hours to recharge. Not really a problem now - once you've dysoned all the rooms initially - it is so so good at getting all the dirt and dust - you don't need to throughly vacuum as often. I have a dog and a cat - and this is the best vacuum I have ever had by a mile. Worth every cent
Purchased in February 2021 at Toby Deals for $569.00.
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RoseHunter Region, NSW
Occasional aches or pains in your hands ? beware
I have wooden and carpeted areas in my house.
I am a middle aged fit healthy woman who loves to do gardening and my own handy man jobs, Like most people in their early sixties I also have a few occasional aches and pains in my hands which generally doesn't bother me unless I do heavy manual type activities ie tree pruning, hammering etc. for continued periods of time.
Was really looking forward to using my new V8 animal stick.
I found it lived up to my cleaning expectations however it is not as light as others on the market and the on off switc...Read more
Purchased in November 2021 for $599.00.
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AlexPerth, WA
- 9 reviews
- V8 Absolute
- Verified purchase
The best invention
I cannot emphasize how good this product is... I used to hate vacuuming the apartment ..but now everytime I get up I go and get my Dyson and clean the house in less than 10 minutes.. it is beautiful and super quick to clean 2 bedroom apartments in less than 10 minutes.. I even use it on my car thanks dyson
Purchased in February 2021 at The Good Guys for $568.00.
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AnneLSydney, NSW
- 7 reviews
Great portable vacuum
The vacuum is great value for money. It has great suction performance and is really light weight and easy to use. Dyson should make a vacuum which mops and vacuums at the same time. I would definitely be interested in purchasing an item like that. Would save sooo much time. However, a great product all round. The only negative I have is the battery life is not long enough.
Purchased at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for $599.00.
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Violetta K.Perth, WA
Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner which I am currently using it was an excellent product till I saw advertising of Dyson V11.
I am vacuuming my wooden floor, rugs and tiles with Dyson V8 and it works fantastic, it so handy, but the battery isn't working for as long, as it should.To vacuum my house I need to recharge my battery three to four times.
Purchased in May 2021 at Harvey Norman for $800.00.
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JohnSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
Shame they don't tell you about the Battery Life at point of sale
Bought the machine in August 2015. First battery died in 2017, just after the two years registered warranty period for the machine as a whole ran out. Replacement battery purchase in November 2017 and just died in October 2022. I'm told that there is no warranty on the battery 'because there are too many variables'. We followed religiously the instruction on keeping charged at all times and avoiding the max setting that I'm told cuts battery life by a third. My variables, therefore, are a smallish single storey house with two aged occupants an...Read more
d largely polished floors that we mop, so I assume that people with young families in Mac Mansions must be almost bringing them in with the weekly shop. At $85 a throw, they're not exactly cheap. Would never buy another Dyson.Purchased in August 2021 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores.
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Juanita A.Queensland
- 3 reviews
Soo good in shedding season!
I use it on tiles and plush carpets, furniture and mattresses, anywhere my cats roll up to sleep. It's been great, Abit loud and my long hair gets wrapped around the bottom Wich is annoying but the best animal vac I've had so far.
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Holden JonesGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
Top of the line
I have always been used Dyson, as I find the aesthetic pleasing and practical. This new release has really raised the bar in design and technology of the performance of cleaners.
Purchased in October 2021 at Harvey Norman for $1,300.00.
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MinhPearce 2607, ACT
- 2 reviews
Perfect cleaner, with some limits
Love it! Best one we have. Problem is that battery doesnt last the whole house for us and cleaning is more frequently than we would have liked. If only the company makes spare battery that doesnt require opening of the motor for swapping over.
First battery was playing up so was replaced under warranty. Bin lids broken twice now with one under warranty.
Purchased in November 2021 at The Good Guys for $699.00.
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coinlaundry
- 4 reviews
- V8 Absolute
- Verified purchase
Easy to use, battery life not so good
This is my first Dyson vacuum purchase and performance wise, it hasn't disappointed. It is very easy to use - just pick up, change the head (carpet or floorboard) and off you go. No cords to deal with. The disappointing part is the battery life - it doesn't last very long...15 minutes if you are lucky. This sometimes means stopping the job halfway and charging, which takes a few hours. Maintenance is also quite easy, however hairs constantly get stuck in the heads which is a bit of a headache cleaning.
Purchased in May 2021.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry to hear your having trouble with your machines run time, however we are happy to help.
To confirm, the V8 has two modes of suction; Max and high power. With the motorised head attached t... Read more
he machine will provide 25-30 minutes on high power mode. Without using a motorised tool it can run up to 40 minutes on high power mode. On Max mode, the machine will run for 7 minutes regardless of the tool in use.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
James NguyenSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- V8 Absolute
- Verified purchase
Simply Perfect!
Simply perfect, powerful! Bought more than 3 years, still working well on suction. Battery is still good, no drama. Been looking forward to buying a new V11 when this one down.
Purchased for $699.00.
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Questions & Answers
Josephine G.asked
My Dyson V8 battery only gives me around five minutes fully charged, why ?
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PELEGasked
how do you call the gray plastic part, that the purple post filter connects to. that grey part has broken and I cannot find the part in order to buy it, maybe because I don't know how to specify it.
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Dyson Team ..Dyson
We are sorry to hear you are having troubles with your Dyson V8.
We certainly don't expect any Dyson Owner to experience any difficulties, and in the unlikely event difficulties occur, we are only happy to help.... Read more
We would kindly ask you to please forward your details to [email protected] and we will only be happy to assist.