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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 Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. To Be Deleted
  7. Comments

Dyson Outsize vs Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson Outsize
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute

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Dyson Outsize Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Picture

Variants

  • Outsize Absolute+ (Gold)
  • Outsize Absolute (Gold)
  • Outsize+ (Iron/Red)
  • Outsize (Nickel)
  • Outsize Extra (Nickel)
  • Outsize Total Clean (Nickel/Red)
  • Outsize Origin (Nickel/Red)
  • Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
  • Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)

Our Verdict

Dyson Outsize

Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute

The Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute is better than the Dyson Outsize. The Gen5Detect is smaller and more maneuverable, especially when using the vacuum in its handheld configuration. The Gen5Detect also comes bundled with newer iterations of both their multi-surface and soft-roller floorheads—the latter has built-in vanes to trap hair, while the latter has an integrated light to help see fine debris on hard floors. The Gen5Detect also features a particle detection system, which can be handy for monitoring allergen quantities inside your home. Conversely, the Outsize has a higher-capacity dustbin and comes bundled with a pair of batteries to extend its overall runtime.

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.0
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson Outsize Build Quality Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson Outsize Maintenance Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson Outsize Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970422-01
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970422-01
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Storing 
 

8.1
6.8

Storing Picture  

Dyson Outsize Storing Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.87" (116.5 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

12.60" (32.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth 
 

12.60" (32.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.0
7.2

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson Outsize Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.40 gal (1.52 L)
0.12 gal (0.45 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 Outsize In The Box Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute 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 
 

1.35 ft (0.41 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.08 ft (0.94 m)
3.31 ft (1.01 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.5
7.6

Total Weight 
 

8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)
7.56 lbs (3.43 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)
4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

8.0
6.8

Minimum Battery Life 
 

18 min
7 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

152 min
77 min

Recharge Time 
 

460 min
217 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 Outsize Picture Of Controls
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute 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 
 

Manual
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Outsize Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
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 Outsize Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson Outsize Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.0
8.5

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Dyson Outsize Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson Outsize High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson Outsize Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

9.5
7.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson Outsize Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.7
7.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

89.9 inH₂O (22.39 kPa)
98.9 inH₂O (24.64 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.9 inH₂O (1.73 kPa)
10.3 inH₂O (2.57 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.6 inH₂O (0.90 kPa)
3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Auto", (Fluffy Optic™ Cleaner Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.7
8.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

68.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
75.0 CFM (2.1 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

68.4 dBA
72.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.1 dBA
69.2 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Outsize Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.5
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson Outsize Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Outsize Stain Pickup Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Outsize Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Water Pickup Post Test
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Outsize Absolute
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