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Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Nov 18, 2024 05:01 PM
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Updated Jan 17, 2025 04:30 PM
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light (White)
- 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
Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
Dyson V12 Detect Slim
The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is considerably better than the Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light. The Dyson is easier to maintain, has a longer battery life, takes less time to recharge, and comes with a much wider array of attachments. It also has a broad spread of convenience features, with automatic power adjustment capability and an onboard particle sensor. However, the Xiaomi is lighter and feels a little sturdier overall.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.6
7.8
Cracks
5.0
8.0
Airflow
5.6
7.3
Recurring Cost
7.5
10
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.0
7.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
7.5
10
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light HEPA Filter
971517-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light HEPA Filter
971517-01
Storing
6.9
8.2
Storing Picture
Height
44.49" (113.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)
Width
9.65" (24.5 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Depth
7.68" (19.5 cm)
13.98" (35.5 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
6.4
6.0
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.07 gal (0.25 L)
0.04 gal (0.16 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
10
10
Cordless
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.64 ft (0.50 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.22 ft (0.98 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Portability
8.8
8.3
Total Weight
4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.01 lbs (0.91 kg)
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
7.6
7.2
Minimum Battery Life
16 min
8.2 min
Maximum Battery Life
49 min
70 min
Recharge Time
275 min
131 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality Of Life Features
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
Tools And Brushes
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
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
8.9
Setting Used
"MAX"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
98%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
97%
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
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.0
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
7.0
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
4.8
Setting Used
"MAX"
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
41%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
23%
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
High-Pile Carpet Performance
6.6
Setting Used
"MAX"
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
42%
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
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
52%
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
Pet Hair Floor Performance
8.2
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
100%
Low-Pile Carpet
63%
High-Pile Carpet
77%
Suction
1.1
7.5
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
63.7 inH₂O (15.87 kPa)
72.1 inH₂O (17.96 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
0.4 inH₂O (0.11 kPa)
6.1 inH₂O (1.51 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.2 inH₂O (0.05 kPa)
1.8 inH₂O (0.45 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
Default
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
Hose Diameter
1.1" (2.9 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
5.6
7.3
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
36.2 CFM (1.0 m³/min)
60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
Noise
8.7
8.4
Noise Video
Bare Floor
67.5 dBA
72.0 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
69.6 dBA
72.9 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
8.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
5.0
8.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
5.0
8.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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
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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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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V12 Slim Motorhead
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