V8 Total Clean vs HyLite 2 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between V8 Total Clean and HyLite 2 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the V8 Total Clean – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – HyLite 2 by Gtech, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the V8 Total Clean and HyLite 2 from DYSON and GTECH, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

DYSON V8 Total Clean vs GTECH HyLite 2 – key Specifications

V8 Total Clean and HyLite 2 Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the V8 Total Clean, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. HyLite 2 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a GTECH rechargeable battery.

The Gtech HyLite 2 has a battery supply runtime of 20 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson V8 Total Clean which has 40 minutes life.

• DYSON V8 Total Clean Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming
• GTECH HyLite 2 Runtime: 20 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the V8 Total Clean and HyLite 2 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson V8 Total Clean and Gtech HyLite 2 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.54 litre and 0.3 litre tank, respectively. The HyLite 2 by GTECH holds up to 0.3 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The V8 Total Clean by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.54 litre for manual disposable.

• V8 Total Clean onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.54L
• HyLite 2 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s V8 Total Clean and Gtech’s HyLite 2 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 HyLite 2 and V8 Total Clean can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a GTECH or DYSON ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Dyson and Gtech battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check V8 Total Clean or HyLite 2 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The HyLite 2 and DYSON V8 Total Clean include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and GTECH use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. V8 Total Clean and HyLite 2 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

GTECH and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 6,003 reviewers shows the V8 Total Clean with a rating of 4.7/5 stars, and the HyLite 2 vacuum gains a 4.6/5 average from 783 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	V8 Total Clean	40 M	2.6	0.54L	£349.00
GTECH	HyLite 2	20 M	1.5	0.3L	£149.00