Its 40 minute run time powered by just a 5 hour charge is only surpassed by the Dyson V10 (which has a 60 minute run time). It also uses a removable, replaceable battery, though the Tineco charges faster and has a longer runtime.

Aside from the soft roller brush, the Dyson V8 Animal comes with all the same accessories as the V8. My verdict on the V8 Animal is much the same as the one my colleague, Nathan, reached on the Absolute.

There's a combination tool with a retractable soft-bristle brush and a wide nozzle for use on upholstery. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.

Unfortunately, while it's very easy to dismount from the body or to open up and empty, debris can spread while you're shaking it over a trash bin.It also performs better on bare floors and is more effective in dealing with debris in cracks and crevices when used with its Laser Slim floorhead. Meanwhile, the Dyson weighs less and feels lighter in your hand, comes with a handy 180-degree pivot extender, and does a better job of dealing with pet hair on upholstered furniture. Please note that spares, tools and accessories are dispatched separately and will be delivered within 3-5 days.

Its brushroll is a little tangle-prone, and you might find it easier to cut away tangled hair with scissors rather than by hand. Both of these Dyson vacuums offer up to 40 minutes of run time when fully charged, in addition to a HEPA filter, and the Dyson two-tier radial cyclone filtration system. Whether you’re giving the house a quick refresh or having a full spring-clean, this Dyson cleaner is the ultimate tool.

As you pull up on the handle, a rubber squeegee scrapes the rubbish out of the bin so it drops neatly out when the door opens.

For more difficult dirt, the Max Power mode switch on the top enables higher suction levels but this will drain the battery very quickly, providing just seven minutes of continuous operation.The switch has been moved from previous models and is now found on the top, making it easier to toggle on and off as needed. It looks premium, but besides its lightweight metal wand, it's entirely made of plastic and doesn't feel especially sturdy. The Samsung is sturdier, easier to maintain, can be used for much longer thanks to its two included batteries, and performs better on high-pile carpet. They say it's great on the stairs, easy to get the house looking more presentable again, and has great suction.