Gen5detect Absolute vs V8 Total Clean Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Gen5detect Absolute and V8 Total Clean for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Gen5detect Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – V8 Total Clean by Dyson, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Gen5detect Absolute and V8 Total Clean from DYSON and DYSON, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

DYSON Gen5detect Absolute vs DYSON V8 Total Clean – key Specifications

Gen5detect Absolute and V8 Total Clean Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the Gen5detect Absolute, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. V8 Total Clean Stick is also cordlessly powered by a DYSON rechargeable battery.

The Dyson V8 Total Clean has a battery supply runtime of 40 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson Gen5detect Absolute which has 70 minutes life.

• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming
• DYSON V8 Total Clean Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Gen5detect Absolute and V8 Total Clean varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Dyson V8 Total Clean are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.77 litre and 0.54 litre tank, respectively. The V8 Total Clean by DYSON holds up to 0.54 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Gen5detect Absolute by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.77 litre for manual disposable.

• Gen5detect Absolute onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.77L
• V8 Total Clean onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.54L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute and Dyson’s V8 Total Clean brush heads are effective on every surface – carpets & deep-pile rugs, hard floors (laminate, wood, tiles), vinyl, even upholstery, and stairs.

Their only limitation is the V8 Total Clean and Gen5detect Absolute can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a DYSON or DYSON ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Dyson and Dyson battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Gen5detect Absolute or V8 Total Clean manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The V8 Total Clean and DYSON Gen5detect Absolute include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and DYSON use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Gen5detect Absolute and V8 Total Clean maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

DYSON and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 82 reviewers shows the Gen5detect Absolute with a rating of 4.6/5 stars, and the V8 Total Clean vacuum gains a 4.7/5 average from 6,003 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00
DYSON	V8 Total Clean	40 M	2.6	0.54L	£349.00