A cordless vacuum cleaner is a great option for those who don't have the budget for a $250 vacuum. It's tiring to fiddle with power cords that get tangled up with furniture and feet. Cheap vacuums can sometimes not properly clean carpets. Dyson's stick vacuums are powerful and agile, but they can be expensive. Although the V8 Motorhead is an older model but it offers $130 off its sticker price, this is a great way for cordless vacuum lovers to get started.
Although the V8 is now obsolete, it's still much cheaper than the V10, a $500 Dyson stick vacuum. Like all Dyson stick vacuums, the V8 can be converted into a handheld vacuum by pressing a button. Target normally sells it for $380, but this sale is only $250. Target states that the sale will end Saturday.
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Is the V8 Motorhead Origin right for you?
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The V8 was the most affordable option in our Best Dyson Vacuums Guide. It has been used on hardwood floors and deep carpets and picked up almost all dirt and crumbs within the first pass. The V8 is comparable to the Dysons with stronger motors and more advanced dust-scanning technology, although they are much more expensive.
The V8 Motorhead Origin can run for up to 40 minutes, weighs just a shade over five pounds, is lightweight, and has a modular design. The motor-driven floor-cleaning heads can be removed and replaced with the combination attachment. This tool attachment is great for smaller areas. The charger and dock are included so that you can attach it to the wall.
Motorhead Origin's V8 only includes these attachments. These are the most useful attachments, but they will cost you extra. For $30 more, you can get the Dyson V8 Motorhead with the crevice tool.
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