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Dyson Gen5detect
Dyson Gen5outsize
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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
Our Verdict
Dyson Gen5detect
Dyson Gen5outsize
The Dyson Gen5detect and the Dyson Gen5outsize perform very similarly overall. But unless you need the larger-capacity dustbin of the Gen5outsize, the regular Gen5detect is better for most people, with a more maneuverable design.
Variants
- Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
- Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)
- Gen5outsize (Nickel/Blue)
- Gen5outsize Absolute (Prussian Blue/Copper)
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Iron/Purple
Gen5detect
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Nickel/Blue
Gen5outsize
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Gen5detect Absolute
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
8.0
7.9
Hard Floor Pickup
8.5
8.0
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Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.5
7.5
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
10
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
Unidentified
Unidentified
HEPA Filter Part Number
Unidentified
Unidentified
Storing
6.8
6.6
Storing Picture
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Height
45.28" (115.0 cm)
45.87" (116.5 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
12.60" (32.0 cm)
Depth
10.24" (26.0 cm)
12.60" (32.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
7.2
8.0
Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.40 gal (1.52 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.25 ft (0.38 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.31 ft (1.01 m)
3.28 ft (1.00 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Portability
7.6
7.4
Total Weight
7.56 lbs (3.43 kg)
8.44 lbs (3.83 kg)
Weight In Hand
4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)
5.45 lbs (2.47 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
6.8
7.9
Minimum Battery Life
7 min
14 min
Maximum Battery Life
77 min
154 min
Recharge Time
217 min
447 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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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
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
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Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Turbo Brush
Yes
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
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Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
8.5
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup
7.5
9.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction
7.9
7.8
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
98.9 inH₂O (24.64 kPa)
84.9 inH₂O (21.14 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
10.3 inH₂O (2.57 kPa)
9.8 inH₂O (2.44 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)
3.3 inH₂O (0.82 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Auto", (Fluffy Optic™ Cleaner Head)
"Auto", (Fluffy Optic™ Cleaner Head)
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
8.0
7.8
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
75.0 CFM (2.1 m³/min)
71.8 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
Noise
8.5
8.4
Noise Video
Bare Floor
72.3 dBA
73.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
69.2 dBA
70.4 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
8.5
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.5
8.5
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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Gen5detect
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Gen5outsize
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Gen5detect Absolute
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