Dyson has simply introduced an up to date model of its V8 cordless vacuum. The V8 is among the oldest fashions within the model’s lineup, however stays its best-seller, regardless of first launching in 2016. The brand new model is named the V8 Cyclone, and it options some massive upgrades over the unique V8, nevertheless it additionally appears to be like very related.
I chatted to Steph Parker, a Dyson engineer who was a part of the group that labored on the brand new launch, about how they determined what to maintain, and what to lose.
The factor that was most noticeable to me – and the factor that marks the V8 out as completely different from the remainder of Dyson’s cordless vacuum lineup – is the truth that the cyclones, bin and motor are organized at a proper angle to the wand. From the V11 onwards, these are all stacked in a straight line, an replace launched to enhance suction effectivity.
I requested Steph why the inline configuration wasn’t launched on the V8 Cyclone. “That is a very good query. I feel that for those who change the format, you alter an enormous quantity of product,” she mentioned. “If you concentrate on the place the filter is placed on the product and the way your airflow goes via the product… “
“We’re nonetheless making an attempt to be that all-rounder vacuum cleaner with a V8, however with out these sorts of enhancements to the design, whether or not or not it’s format or the motor.”
She defined that with out making these type of main adjustments, you restrict the quantity of energy you may get out of the product. “We’re not reaching the identical quantity of air watts with our V8 anyplace close to equal to Gen5detect or a Dyson V16 Piston,” she continued. “I feel that is the compromise, mainly.”
Steph went on to clarify that the V8 is designed to fill a selected area of interest throughout the lineup. Whereas it is not the perfect Dyson vacuum by specs, that does not imply it will not be the right alternative for some individuals.
“The V8 is a superb mannequin. It satisfies a variety of prospects, nevertheless it is not our strongest machine. It isn’t our most hygienic. The Dyson V16 Piston is certainly our prime tier-product, however [the V8 Cyclone is] nonetheless an excellent performer within the vary of merchandise on the market within the business.” It is also value mentioning that the V8 Cyclone does have extra energy than the unique V8 – particularly, 30% extra suction.
Additional options
That is to not say there have not been notable enhancements in different areas. One of the vital updates to be launched with the V8 Cyclone is to the battery. The previous V8 had a set battery that offered as much as 40 minutes’ of cleansing on a single cost. That is not aggressive in immediately’s market.
The brand new model has as much as an hour of cleansing per cost, which is according to what I would anticipate from the remainder of the finest cordless vacuums available on the market lately – together with these at related value factors to the V8 Cyclone.
The actual fact the battery is now detachable and swappable means you would buy a backup and hot-swap it in to increase runtimes. It additionally implies that if and when the battery wears out, you’ll be able to change it.
One other main change is that the V8 Cyclone operates by way of a button moderately than a set off. That is excellent news if you are going to be vacuuming for longer durations and wish to keep away from a sore finger, though it does imply you may should have a hand spare to show it on and off.
I’ve had some hands-on time with the V8 Cyclone, and can have a assessment dwell as quickly as I can pay money for a assessment mannequin to check out correctly. To this point, although, I feel it is a good transfer from Dyson. The model has been busy releasing ever-more-expensive flagship fashions, however I feel the much more inexpensive, up to date V8 is the vacuum that most individuals truly wished.
