Dyson's excellent cleaning performance is no joke, and if you've read any of my vacuum guides on Homes & Gardens, you'll know just how highly I recommend these effortless vacuums after 1000+ hours of testing.
But with high performance comes high prices, which unfortunately put many of Dyson's offerings out of reach. That's why I'm thrilled to see the Dyson V8 discounted by a huge $260, taking the price down to a much-more-reasonable $329.99.
That makes it hundreds of dollars cheaper than the best Dyson vacuums, while still sharing many of the key features we absolutely adore in the top models.
Why I'm recommending the Dyson V8 at this discounted price
Dyson's best cordless vacuums are famous for their suction power, and the V8 is no different. But what makes them clean so effectively is also the design of their attachments.
The Dyson V8 uses the Motorbar floorhead which, from the 82 best vacuums we've tested at Homes & Gardens, is the best for vacuuming all floor types and messes, but particularly carpets and hair. It's the same attachment used in our all-time favorite Dyson V15 Detect.
So, if you're looking for the best vacuum for pet hair on a budget, the Dyson V8 is an excellent choice. I've been using the Motorbar attachment for more than a year and it's never once wrapped with hair.
With the V8 you'll also enjoy up to 40 minutes of cleaning, and whole-machine HEPA filtration that traps up to 99.99% of common household allergens such as dust, pollen and dander.
It's a fantastic, lightweight cleaner that's perfect for cleaning all types of mess.
The Dyson V8 is available for $329.99 at Dyson.
More to shop
Considering other options? Here are a few of our favorites from the 82 vacuums my expert team of testers and I have put through their paces and loved.
All prices were correct at time of publication.
For only $120 more than the Dyson V8, you can bring home a more advanced Dyson with stronger suction, a longer runtime, and a larger dustbin.
Read more in my full Dyson V11 review.
The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is the most affordable Dyson vacuum with 'Detect' features, including a green laser that reveals hidden dust, and sensors to automatically adjust suction power.
Read more in my full Dyson V12 Detect Slim review.
If you have a large home, perhaps with kids or pets, the Dyson V8 won't cut it. Instead (and for almost the same price), you could bring home one of the most powerful vacuums we've tested. It clears everything in one pass.
Read more in our full Shark POWERDETECT review.
If you don't own any carpets, save yourself a few hundred dollars with this budget cordless vacuum from Ultenic. It also has a green laser like Dyson's top models.
Read more in my full Ultenic U16 Flex review.
For only $70 more than the Dyson V8, this Bissell can vacuum and mop simultaneously, drastically reducing how much time you spend on chores. And for any area rugs, it can also vacuum without using water.
Read more in my full Bissell CrossWave OmniForce Edge review.
For small, quick cleans around the house, to make your weekly cleans less intensive, this Black+Decker handheld vacuum is one of the most effective we've tested, whether on pet hair or household dust.
Read more in my full Black+Decker dustbuster furbuster AdvanceClean+ Pet review.
Next, find out why we've rated the best robot vacuums so highly, to take hours off your chore time.
