V8 Absolute vs VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Vacuums

Torn between V8 Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the V8 Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – VL60 NimbleVac by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the V8 Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac from DYSON and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

DYSON V8 Absolute vs TOWER VL60 NimbleVac – key Specifications

V8 Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the V8 Absolute, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. VL60 NimbleVac Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower VL60 NimbleVac has a battery supply runtime of 35 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson V8 Absolute which has 40 minutes life.

• DYSON V8 Absolute Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER VL60 NimbleVac Runtime: 35 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the V8 Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson V8 Absolute and Tower VL60 NimbleVac are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.54 litre and 0.3 litre tank, respectively. The VL60 NimbleVac by TOWER holds up to 0.3 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The V8 Absolute by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.54 litre for manual disposable.

• V8 Absolute onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.54L
• VL60 NimbleVac onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s V8 Absolute and Tower’s VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac and V8 Absolute can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a TOWER or DYSON ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Dyson and Tower battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check V8 Absolute or VL60 NimbleVac manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The VL60 NimbleVac and DYSON V8 Absolute include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. V8 Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 6,001 reviewers shows the V8 Absolute with a rating of 4.7/5 stars, and the VL60 NimbleVac vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 12 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	V8 Absolute	40 M	2.63	0.54L	£249.00
TOWER	VL60 NimbleVac	35 M	2.3	0.3L	£99.99