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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pickup
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Pet Hair Pickup
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    12. Cracks
    13. Stains
    14. Water
    15. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    16. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    17. Pet Hair Floor Performance
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. Comments

Dyson Omni-glide vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson Omni-glide
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Variants

  • Omni-glide+ (Gold/Nickel)
  • Omni-glide (Purple/Nickel)
  • V12 Slim Motorhead (Nickel)
  • V12 Detect Slim Extra (Prussian Blue/Copper)
  • V12 Detect Slim (Yellow/Iron)
  • V12 Detect Slim+ (Yellow/Iron)
  • V12 Detect Slim Origin (Yellow/Iron)
  • V12 Detect Slim Absolute (Yellow/Nickel)

Our Verdict

Dyson Omni-glide

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is a far more versatile vacuum than the Dyson Omni-glide. The V12 is easier to clean, has a larger dirt compartment, and can clean carpeted surfaces, unlike the Omni-glide, thanks to its more powerful suction motor and included multi-surface floorhead. It also has a surface detection system that lets it automatically adjust its suction power on carpeted surfaces or whenever it identifies an area with a high concentration of debris. However, the Omni-glide is smaller and lighter.

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.2
7.8

User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.5

Cracks 
 

7.0
8.0

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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson Omni-glide Build Quality Picture
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson Omni-glide Maintenance Picture
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson Omni-glide Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

965241-01
971517-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

965241-01
971517-01
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Storing 
 

5.1
8.2

Storing Picture  

Dyson Omni-glide Storing Picture
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Storing Picture

Height 
 

43.23" (109.8 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

8.15" (20.7 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth 
 

5.20" (13.2 cm)
13.98" (35.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

No
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

5.2
6.0

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson Omni-glide Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.02 gal (0.09 L)
0.04 gal (0.16 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson Omni-glide In The Box Picture
Dyson V12 Detect Slim In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.30 ft (0.70 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.28 ft (1.00 m)
3.22 ft (0.98 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.8
8.3

Total Weight 
 

4.41 lbs (2.00 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.83 lbs (0.83 kg)
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.9
7.2

Minimum Battery Life 
 

9 min
8.2 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

28 min
70 min

Recharge Time 
 

142 min
131 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Dyson Omni-glide Picture Of Controls
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Omni-glide Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

No
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson Omni-glide Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson Omni-glide Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V12 Detect Slim High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

3.6
7.5

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

72.1 inH₂O (17.96 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)
6.1 inH₂O (1.51 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"MAX"

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.8 inH₂O (0.20 kPa)
1.8 inH₂O (0.45 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Default {ECO}
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.0" (2.5 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

69.6 dBA
72.0 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

N/A
72.9 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.0
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

5.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Omni-glide Sofa Pickup Post Test
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

5.9

Setting Used  

"MAX"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Omni-glide Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

18%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Omni-glide Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Cracks 
 

7.0
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson Omni-glide Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Omni-glide Stain Pickup Post Test
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Omni-glide Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Water Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

0.0

Setting Used  

Untestable

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Omni-glide Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

0%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Omni-glide Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

0%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

0.0

Setting Used  

Untestable

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Omni-glide High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

0%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Omni-glide High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

0%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

7.5

Pet Hair Graph  

Dyson Omni-glide Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

85%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

N/A

High-Pile Carpet 
 

N/A
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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Dyson Omni-glide Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No

App Cycle Control 
 

No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No
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