V8 Advanced vs Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between V8 Advanced and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the V8 Advanced – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the V8 Advanced and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 from DYSON and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

DYSON V8 Advanced vs TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 – key Specifications

V8 Advanced and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the V8 Advanced, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 has a battery supply runtime of 60 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson V8 Advanced which has 40 minutes life.

• DYSON V8 Advanced Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Runtime: 60 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the V8 Advanced and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson V8 Advanced and Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.54 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by TOWER holds up to 1 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The V8 Advanced by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.54 litre for manual disposable.

• V8 Advanced onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.54L
• Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s V8 Advanced and Tower’s Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 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 Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and V8 Advanced 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 Advanced or Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and DYSON V8 Advanced include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. V8 Advanced and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 6,002 reviewers shows the V8 Advanced with a rating of 4.7/5 stars, and the Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 39 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	V8 Advanced	40 M	2.56	0.54L	£329.00
TOWER	Optimum 3-in-1 VL100	60 M	1.6	1L	£129.00