Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Levoit - VortexIQ 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 40 min | 60 min |
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 150 |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.6 L |
| Weight | 2.55 kg | 3.2 kg |
Between the V8 (2024) and VortexIQ 50, the V8 (2024) comes out ahead in weight, while the VortexIQ 50 wins on battery / suction (aw). Overall, the V8 (2024) scores 70.3 and the VortexIQ 50 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (70.3 vs 73.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the V8 (2024) if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 0.65 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.2.
Pick the VortexIQ 50 if you care most about battery / suction (aw). Its strongest claims are battery, suction (aw), dustbin. The single most decisive one: Battery — 50.00% more. 60 min vs 40 min.
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: Dyson - V8 (2024) or Levoit - VortexIQ 50?
Levoit - VortexIQ 50 leads the current Mars Score by 2.8 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 Dyson - V8 (2024) if…
Dyson - V8 (2024) has the measurable edge on weight kg.
Choose Levoit - VortexIQ 50 if…
Levoit - VortexIQ 50 has the measurable edge on battery min, suction aw, dustbin l.
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 Dyson - V8 (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 0.65 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.2.
Why Levoit - VortexIQ 50 wins
- ▲Battery — 50.00% more. 60 min vs 40 min.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 30.43% more. 150 vs 115.
- ▲Dustbin — 11.11% more. 0.6 L vs 0.54 L.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Levoit - VortexIQ 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 150lead |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.6 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Levoit - VortexIQ 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 2.55 kglead | 3.2 kg |
| Battery | 40 min | 60 minlead |