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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 V15 Detect vs iRobot H1

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson V15 Detect
iRobot H1

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Apr 07, 2025 07:43 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Apr 17, 2024 09:06 PM

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Dyson V15 Detect Picture
iRobot H1 Picture

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)
  • H1 (Black)

Our Verdict

Dyson V15 Detect

iRobot H1

The Dyson V15 Detect and iRobot H1 suit different purposes. The Dyson has a stick/handheld design that's much better suited to cleaning larger spaces, but it can be used in a handheld configuration for spot-cleaning some areas. It has a much longer battery life, has a wider range of tools and accessories, incurs fewer recurring costs, and offers significantly better performance on all surface types. Meanwhile, the handheld-only iRobot feels better built, isn't as demanding to maintain, and is easier to store.

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V15 Detect Animal
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V15 Detect Complete+
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V15 Detect Complete
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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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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
7.6

Recurring Cost 
 

10
5.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Build Quality Picture
iRobot H1 Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Maintenance Picture
iRobot H1 Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
5.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Recurring Cost Picture
iRobot H1 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
7.5

Storing Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Storing Picture
iRobot H1 Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
16.54" (42.0 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
5.71" (14.5 cm)

Depth 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
8.86" (22.5 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
6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Dirt Compartment Picture
iRobot H1 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 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
iRobot H1 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)
1.05 ft (0.32 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.25 ft (0.99 m)
1.48 ft (0.45 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.0
8.8

Total Weight 
 

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
3.79 lbs (1.72 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
2.03 lbs (0.92 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.9
7.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
16 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
25 min

Recharge Time 
 

231 min
205 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

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
iRobot H1 Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V15 Detect Tools And Brush Picture
iRobot H1 Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
No

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
iRobot H1 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 2
iRobot H1 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 V15 Detect Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.7
8.1

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
11.6 inH₂O (2.90 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"High Power", (Turbo Brush)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
7.7 inH₂O (1.93 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Low Power", (Turbo Brush)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
N/A
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Airflow 
 

7.8

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
7.9

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
78.9 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.0 dBA
74.6 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Sofa Pickup Post Test
iRobot H1 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) 
 

7.0

Setting Used  

Default

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

iRobot H1 Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

44%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

68%

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  

iRobot H1 Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

99%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

98%

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 
 

8.0
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Wood Cracks Post Test
iRobot H1 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V15 Detect Stain Pickup Post Test
iRobot H1 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
iRobot H1 Water Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.5

Setting Used  

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

iRobot H1 Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

87%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

81%

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  

iRobot H1 Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

59%

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 
 

8.1

Setting Used  

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

iRobot H1 High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

79%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

79%

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  

iRobot H1 High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

56%

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 
 

10

Pet Hair Graph  

iRobot H1 Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

100%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

100%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

100%
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

Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

iRobot H1 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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