This is how to bag a Dyson vacuum cleaner for under £250 right now – the underrated bargain model I'd recommend as a vacuum expert

It's one of my favourite models, and now cheaper than ever

Dyosn V8 absolute vacuum cleaner on a pink background
(Image credit: Dyson)

As Ideal Home’s resident vacuum expert, I’ve tested a wide range of vacuum cleaners - from affordable models to pricier alternatives. And it’s fair to say that Dyson vacuum cleaners are always on the more expensive end of the spectrum. But right now, you can bag a bestselling Dyson vacuum cleaner for just £249.99 on Amazon.

Yep, the best Dyson vacuum cleaners are famous for their high quality, high performance, and high price tags. But in one of the best Amazon Prime Day deals I’ve seen so far, the Dyson V8 Absolute has been slashed to a fraction of its RRP. And if I didn’t already own one myself, I’d be snapping it up immediately.

Using the Dyson V8 Absolute on terrazzo-tiled kitchen floor

(Image credit: Future/Lauren Bradbury)

Generally, you should expect to pay around £500-£800 for a good-quality Dyson vacuum cleaner. In fact, the newest model - the Dyson V16 Piston Animal - comes in at around £750. And while I’ve long been a fan of the brand, I’m also someone who likes to get more bang for my buck. That’s why I’ve always got my nose to the ground, sniffing out the best deals. Just like this one.

And despite being one of Dyson’s oldest cordless vacuum cleaners, the Dyson V8 has long been one of the brand’s bestsellers. In fact, it’s been so popular that it’s recently been given an upgrade in the form of the Dyson V8 Cyclone.

But while there’s a new-and-improved model on the scene, the Dyson V8 Absolute is still one of my favourite vacuum cleaners I’ve ever tested - boasting up to 40 minutes of fade-free power, a 0.54L dust bin, and the ability to transform into a practical handheld. Plus, it comes complete with a few tools to clean every nook and cranny of your home.

Using the Dyson V8 Absolute hair screw tool on carpeted stairs

(Image credit: Future/Lauren Bradbury)

Of course, it’s not as powerful as most of the other Dyson vacuum cleaners out there, and it’s definitely on the more basic side of vacuum technology. But for everyday cleaning in the average UK home, I really do think it offers everything you’ll need.

I even tested it in the home I share with my shedding cocker spaniel, and found that it picked up way more embedded dust and hair than I anticipated!

The only thing that might irritate customers is that it has a trigger power button, rather than a straight on/off switch. This can quickly tire out your fingers if you have a big house to clean, but there is a hack to fix this using this AIEVE Trigger Lock for Dyson Vacuum Cleaner, which is just £4.24 at Amazon.

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Will you be snapping up this Dyson vacuum deal?

Lauren Bradbury
Content Editor (House Manual)

Lauren Bradbury has been the Content Editor for the House Manual section since January 2025 but worked with the team as a freelancer for a year and a half before that. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Chichester in 2016. Then, she dipped her toe into the world of content writing, primarily focusing on home content. After years of agency work, she decided to take the plunge and become a full-time freelancer for online publications, including Real Homes and Ideal Home, before taking on this permanent role. Now, she spends her days searching for the best decluttering and cleaning hacks and creating handy how-to guides for homeowners and renters alike, as well as testing vacuums as part of her role as the Ideal Home Certified Expert in Training on Vacuums, having spent over 110 hours testing different vacuum models to date!

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