Between the V8 (2024) and Complete C3 Cat & Dog, the V8 (2024) comes out ahead in weight and cordless, while the Complete C3 Cat & Dog wins on dustbin and suction (aw). Overall, the V8 (2024) scores 55.5 and the Complete C3 Cat & Dog scores 86 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Complete C3 Cat & Dog is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 30.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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, cordless, battery.
Pick the Complete C3 Cat & Dog if you care most about dustbin and suction (aw). Its strongest claims are dustbin, suction (aw).
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Complete C3 Cat & Dog is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dyson - V8 (2024) wins
- ▲Weight — 6.75 kg less. 2.55 vs 9.3.
- ▲Cordless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 40 min vs 0 min.
Why Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog wins
- ▲Dustbin — 733.33% more. 4.5 L vs 0.54 L.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 108.70% more. 240 vs 115.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 115 | 240lead |
| Dustbin | 0.54 L | 4.5 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA H13 |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - V8 (2024) | Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | canisterlead |
| Cordless | truelead | false |
| Weight | 2.55 kglead | 9.3 kg |
| Battery | 40 minlead | 0 min |
Spec-level deep dives
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