Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Dyson - V8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.54 L |
| Battery | 50 min | 40 min |
| Suction (AW) | 130 | 115 |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.55 kg |
Between the IconPet Edge and V8 (2024), the IconPet Edge comes out ahead in dustbin / battery, while the V8 (2024) wins on weight. Overall, the IconPet Edge scores 69.9 and the V8 (2024) scores 70.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (69.9 vs 70.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the IconPet Edge if you care most about dustbin / battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are dustbin, battery, suction (aw). The single most decisive one: Dustbin — 29.63% more. 0.7 L vs 0.54 L.
Pick the V8 (2024) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 0.85 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.4.
Both ship with comparable cordless, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Bissell - IconPet Edge or Dyson - V8 (2024)?
Dyson - V8 (2024) leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare suction (aw), battery, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bissell - IconPet Edge if…
Bissell - IconPet Edge has the measurable edge on dustbin l, battery min, suction aw.
Choose Dyson - V8 (2024) if…
Dyson - V8 (2024) has the measurable edge on weight kg.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bissell - IconPet Edge wins
- ▲Dustbin — 29.63% more. 0.7 L vs 0.54 L.
- ▲Battery — 25.00% more. 50 min vs 40 min.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 13.04% more. 130 vs 115.
Why Dyson - V8 (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 0.85 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.4.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Dyson - V8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 130lead | 115 |
| Dustbin | 0.7 Llead | 0.54 L |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Dyson - V8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.55 kglead |
| Battery | 50 minlead | 40 min |