Dyson Gen5detect vs V15s Detect Submarine​

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson Gen5detect
Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​

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Our Verdict

Dyson Gen5detect

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​

When judged purely as a cordless stick vacuum, the Dyson Gen5detect is a slight upgrade over the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine. The Gen5detect feels a little sturdier, weighs a little less, and has a slightly more powerful motor, though there's little to differentiate the two vacuums when it comes to real-world performance. However, only the V15s is compatible with the Submarine mopping head, which is quite effective in clearing stains but has a couple of important caveats: it's a hassle to clean, is poorly sealed, incurs higher ownership costs, and has a limited overall range before you need to refill its tiny internal water reservoir.

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Variants

  • Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
  • Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)
  • V15s Detect Submarine​ Absolute (Gold)
  • V15s Detect Submarine​ (Yellow/Nickel)

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V15s Detect Submarine​
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

8.0
7.6

Recurring Cost 
 

10
6.5

User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5
8.0

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Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
6.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

Unidentified
970013-02

HEPA Filter Part Number  

Unidentified
970013-02
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Storing 
 

6.8
8.2

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
48.82" (124.0 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.96" (25.3 cm)

Depth 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.75" (27.3 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
7.2

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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 
 

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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 
 

3.31 ft (1.01 m)
3.41 ft (1.04 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.6
7.7

Total Weight 
 

7.56 lbs (3.43 kg)
8.27 lbs (3.75 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)
4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.8
7.1

Minimum Battery Life 
 

7 min
9 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

77 min
75 min

Recharge Time 
 

217 min
249 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 
 

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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
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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
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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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
7.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

98.9 inH₂O (24.64 kPa)
107.7 inH₂O (26.82 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

10.3 inH₂O (2.57 kPa)
7.9 inH₂O (1.96 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)
3.5 inH₂O (0.87 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)
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Airflow 
 

8.0
7.8

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

75.0 CFM (2.1 m³/min)
71.3 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.5
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

72.3 dBA
69.6 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

69.2 dBA
72.0 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.5
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

3.0
7.5

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
6.5

Wet Compatible 
 

No
Compatible without immersion

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Iron/Purple
Gen5detect
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Gold
V15s Detect Submarine​ Absolute
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Prussian blue/Copper
Gen5detect Absolute
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Yellow/Nickel
V15s Detect Submarine​
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