Dyson has simply introduced an up to date model of its V8 cordless vacuum. The V8 is without doubt one of the oldest fashions within the model's lineup, however stays its best-seller, regardless of first launching in 2016. The brand new model is known as the V8 Cyclone, and it options some large upgrades over the unique V8, however it additionally appears to be like very comparable.
I chatted to Steph Parker, a Dyson engineer who was a part of the staff 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's a very good query. I feel that when you change the format, you modify 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 attempting to be that all-rounder vacuum cleaner with a V8, however with out these sorts of enhancements to the design, whether or not it’s format or the motor."
The Dyson V16 Piston is the model new flagship, and the Gen5detect is the earlier flagship. Each are way more superior, and much pricier, than the V8 Cyclone.
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Steph went on to elucidate that the V8 is designed to fill a selected area of interest inside the lineup. Whereas it's not the perfect Dyson vacuum by specs, that doesn't imply it received't be the proper alternative for some folks.
"The V8 is a good mannequin. It satisfies a variety of clients, however it isn't our strongest machine. It's not our most hygienic. The Dyson V16 Piston is unquestionably our prime tier-product, however [the V8 Cyclone is] nonetheless a terrific performer within the vary of merchandise on the market within the trade." It's additionally price declaring that the V8 Cyclone does have extra energy than the unique V8 – particularly, 30% extra suction.
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That's to not say there haven't been notable enhancements in different areas. One of the vital important updates to be launched with the V8 Cyclone is to the battery. The previous V8 had a hard and fast battery that offered as much as 40 minutes' of cleansing on a single cost. That's not aggressive in at this time's market.
The brand new model has as much as an hour of cleansing per cost, which is in keeping with what I'd anticipate from the remainder of the perfect cordless vacuums available on the market today – together with these at comparable worth factors to the V8 Cyclone.
The very fact the battery is now detachable and swappable means you might buy a backup and hot-swap it in to increase runtimes. It additionally signifies that if and when the battery wears out, you’ll be able to substitute it.
One other main change is that the V8 Cyclone operates through a button slightly than a set off. That's excellent news when you're going to be vacuuming for longer durations and need to keep away from a sore finger, though it does imply you'll need to have a hand spare to show it on and off.
I've had some hands-on time with the V8 Cyclone, and may have a assessment dwell as quickly as I can pay money for a assessment mannequin to check out correctly. Up to now, although, I feel it's a wise transfer from Dyson. The model has been busy releasing ever-more-expensive flagship fashions, however I feel the way more reasonably priced, up to date V8 is the vacuum that most individuals really wished.
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