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  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. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. To Be Deleted
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Dyson V15 Detect vs Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson V15 Detect
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute

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Dyson V15 Detect Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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  9. Carpets
  10. Good Suction
  11. Brands
  12. Tile Floors
  13. Laminate Floor
  14. Long Hair
  15. High-Pile Carpet
  16. Bagless
  17. Cordless Hardwood

Variants

  • V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Pro (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Absolute (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Total Clean Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Total Clean (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Plus (Yellow/Nickel)
  • Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
  • Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)

Review

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Our Verdict

Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute

The Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute is a minor improvement over the Dyson V15 Detect, though the V15 is still a good option if you don't want to spend as much and don't want to compromise on performance. The Gen5Detect feels slightly better built, is easier to maintain, and has a more comfortable set of controls, with a dedicated on/off button instead of a trigger. The Gen5Detect's soft roller floorhead also has a brighter light to help you see fine debris on hard floors, and it does a little better on bare surfaces.

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V15 Detect Animal
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Build Quality Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld

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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Maintenance Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
Unidentified

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Storing 
 

8.3
6.8

Storing Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Storing Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth 
 

10.24" (26.0 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 
 

7.2
7.2

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 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 V15 Detect 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 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.25 ft (0.99 m)
3.31 ft (1.01 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A

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Portability 
 

8.0
7.6

Total Weight 
 

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
7.56 lbs (3.43 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

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Battery 
 

6.9
6.8

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
7 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
77 min

Recharge Time 
 

231 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 V15 Detect Picture Of Controls
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual

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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect 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 V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.0
7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Suction 
 

7.7
7.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)
98.9 inH₂O (24.64 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
10.3 inH₂O (2.57 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 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 
 

7.8
8.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
75.0 CFM (2.1 m³/min)

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Noise 
 

8.6
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
72.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.0 dBA
69.2 dBA

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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

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Cracks 
 

8.0
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect 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 V15 Detect 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 V15 Detect Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute Water Pickup Post Test

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V15 Detect Animal
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Gen5detect
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V15 Detect Complete+
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Gen5detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Complete
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Pro
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V15 Detect
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V15 Detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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