Dyson Cyclone V10 vs V12 Detect Slim

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Dyson Cyclone V10
Dyson V12 Detect Slim

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Our Verdict

Dyson Cyclone V10

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is better than the Dyson Cyclone V10. The V12 has a far more advanced power adjustment function, as it can automatically increase its suction setting when used on carpet or when it detects an area with a high concentration of debris. It also performs slightly better on bare floors, clears away more pet hair on upholstered surfaces, and weighs less, making it easier to maneuver. That said, the V10 does a better job on low-pile carpets and has a bigger dirt compartment that won't need emptying as often.

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Variants

  • Cyclone V10 Absolute (Copper)
  • Cyclone V10 Animal (Iron)
  • Cyclone V10 Motorhead (Red)
  • 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)

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Copper
Cyclone V10 Absolute
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Nickel
V12 Slim Motorhead
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Iron
Cyclone V10 Animal
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Prussian Blue/Copper
V12 Detect Slim Extra
Amazon.com
Red
Cyclone V10 Motorhead
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Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim
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Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim+
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Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
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Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.8

User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

969082-01
971517-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

969082-01
971517-01
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Storing 
 

6.7
8.2

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

46.85" (119.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

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

Depth 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
13.98" (35.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.2
6.0

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 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  

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

2.00 ft (0.61 m)
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

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

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.22 ft (0.98 m)
3.22 ft (0.98 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.1
8.3

Total Weight 
 

5.97 lbs (2.71 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.68 lbs (1.67 kg)
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.2
7.2

Minimum Battery Life 
 

9 min
8.2 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

63 min
70 min

Recharge Time 
 

165 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  

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  

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

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  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.5
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

7.0
7.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

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Suction 
 

7.5
7.5

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

63.7 inH₂O (15.86 kPa)
72.1 inH₂O (17.96 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

5.2 inH₂O (1.30 kPa)
6.1 inH₂O (1.51 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

2.3 inH₂O (0.58 kPa)
1.8 inH₂O (0.45 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Suction Mode 2", (Soft Roller Cleaner Head)
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

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

7.2
7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

58.7 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.2
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

74.7 dBA
72.0 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

73.0 dBA
72.9 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

7.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

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Check Price

Copper
Cyclone V10 Absolute
Amazon.com
Nickel
V12 Slim Motorhead
Amazon.com
Iron
Cyclone V10 Animal
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Prussian Blue/Copper
V12 Detect Slim Extra
Amazon.com
Red
Cyclone V10 Motorhead
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim+
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
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Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
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