TechRadar Recommends Dyson V8 Cyclone and V15s Detect Submarine Ahead of Prime Day

The reviewer, who previously served as TechRadar's Homes Editor, said Dyson consistently stands out for performance and innovation after testing dozens of vacuums from multiple brands. The article focuses on specific models for specific needs.

The Dyson V8 Cyclone is described as an upgraded version of the decade-old V8 cordless vacuum. Compared with the older model, it has longer battery life, better suction, an extra suction level that raises the total from two to three, and a one-press button instead of a trigger. Dyson kept the straightforward design and the affordable price tag, according to the article. In tests, the V8 Cyclone picked up large particles and fine debris with ease and handled pet hair well on both hard floors and carpet, matching pricier models in cleaning power.

The V8 Cyclone is currently discounted by 32%, which the article says is close to the cheapest price seen for the model and generally lower than usual. The deal has been widely price-matched at John Lewis, Currys, Very and Argos. The older V8 Origin has less powerful suction and shorter runtimes but remains a capable cleaner and is heavily discounted at Amazon. On Amazon, the updated V8 Cyclone has $100 off ahead of Prime Day, a deal also available at Best Buy, Dyson.com and Walmart. The original V8 has 31% off in an official Early Prime Day Deal, returning to a low price briefly seen in the summer. The reviewer said that, personally, paying an extra $30 for the upgraded model would be preferable.

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is one of Dyson's hybrid vacuum-mop models. It is a slightly modified V15 Detect vacuum with a self-contained mopping head that can be swapped on. The two functions are entirely separate, and the mopping head has no suction element, but the article says it is a strong space-saving option for people who do not want to store both a vacuum and an electric mop. The V15 itself is described as the reviewer's likely favorite in the Dyson range. It is extremely powerful, has long runtimes and includes a screen that shows useful information such as remaining time on the current power setting. Its Auto mode senses how dirty the floor is and raises or lowers suction in response, while a colorful moving bar graph reports dirt levels in real time. The mopping function is considered great for basic cleanups. In tests, the Submarine head handled everyday cleans and trickier tasks such as mud and dried-on food well, though it was a little drippy.

The V15 Detect alone costs £649.99, and the V15s Detect Submarine package is £100 less than that, which the article calls hard to argue with. Argos and Very are also running discounts on the V15s, but neither is as generous as Dyson's own price drop. In the US, the V15s Detect Submarine is not as widely available and is out of stock direct from Dyson, but Best Buy has a deal that knocks 16% off the comp value of the two-in-one vacuum-mop and is slightly cheaper than Amazon's deal.

Editor's Summary

According to TechRadar, a reviewer who has tested almost all Dyson vacuums recommends the V8 Cyclone for budget shoppers and the V15s Detect Submarine for those wanting a vacuum-mop combo. The article highlights early Prime Day discounts and competing retailer sales for both models. It also notes that the V8 Cyclone offers longer battery life and better suction than the older V8, while the V15s combines V15 vacuum performance with a separate mopping head.