Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Miele - Triflex HX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 180 |
| Battery | 40 min | 60 min |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 0.5 L |
| Weight | 2.55 kg | 3.9 kg |
Between the V8 (2024) and Triflex HX2, the V8 (2024) comes out ahead in dustbin / weight, while the Triflex HX2 wins on suction (aw) / battery. Overall, the V8 (2024) scores 70.3 and the Triflex HX2 scores 75.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Triflex HX2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.3 vs 75.1), but the 4.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 dustbin, weight. The single most decisive one: Dustbin — 8.00% more. 0.54 L vs 0.5 L.
Pick the Triflex HX2 if you care most about suction (aw) / battery. Its strongest claims are suction (aw), battery. The single most decisive one: Suction (AW) — 56.52% more. 180 vs 115.
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 Miele - Triflex HX2?
Miele - Triflex HX2 leads the current Mars Score by 4.8 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 dustbin l, weight kg.
Choose Miele - Triflex HX2 if…
Miele - Triflex HX2 has the measurable edge on suction aw, battery min.
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
- ▲Dustbin — 8.00% more. 0.54 L vs 0.5 L.
- ▲Weight — 1.35 kg less. 2.55 vs 3.9.
Why Miele - Triflex HX2 wins
- ▲Suction (AW) — 56.52% more. 180 vs 115.
- ▲Battery — 50.00% more. 60 min vs 40 min.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Miele - Triflex HX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 180lead |
| Dustbin | 0.54 Llead | 0.5 L |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Miele - Triflex HX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 2.55 kglead | 3.9 kg |
| Battery | 40 min | 60 minlead |