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Dyson Outsize
Dyson Gen5detect
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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 Outsize
Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute
The Dyson Gen5detect is better than the Dyson Outsize. The Gen5Detect is smaller and more maneuverable, especially when using the vacuum in its handheld configuration. The Gen5Detect also comes bundled with newer iterations of both their multi-surface and soft-roller floorheads—the former has built-in vanes to trap hair, while the latter has an integrated light to help see fine debris on hard floors. The Gen5Detect also features a particle detection system, which can be handy for monitoring allergen quantities inside your home. Conversely, the Outsize has a higher-capacity dustbin and comes bundled with a pair of batteries to extend its overall runtime.
Variants
- Outsize Absolute+ (Gold)
- Outsize Absolute (Gold)
- Outsize+ (Iron/Red)
- Outsize (Nickel)
- Outsize Extra (Nickel)
- Outsize Total Clean (Nickel/Red)
- Outsize Origin (Nickel/Red)
- Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
- Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)
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Outsize Absolute+
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Outsize Absolute
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Gen5detect Absolute
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Iron/Red
Outsize+
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Nickel
Outsize
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Outsize Extra
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Outsize Total Clean
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Outsize Origin
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.8
8.0
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.0
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.5
7.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
10
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
970422-01
Unidentified
HEPA Filter Part Number
970422-01
Unidentified
Storing
8.1
6.8
Storing Picture
Height
45.87" (116.5 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)
Width
12.60" (32.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Depth
12.60" (32.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
8.0
7.2
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.40 gal (1.52 L)
0.12 gal (0.45 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
1.35 ft (0.41 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.08 ft (0.94 m)
3.31 ft (1.01 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Portability
7.5
7.6
Total Weight
8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)
7.56 lbs (3.43 kg)
Weight In Hand
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)
4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
8.0
6.8
Minimum Battery Life
18 min
7 min
Maximum Battery Life
152 min
77 min
Recharge Time
460 min
217 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
Manual
Manual
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
No
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
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
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.0
8.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
7.5
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
9.5
7.5
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
7.7
7.9
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
89.9 inH₂O (22.39 kPa)
98.9 inH₂O (24.64 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
6.9 inH₂O (1.73 kPa)
10.3 inH₂O (2.57 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
3.6 inH₂O (0.90 kPa)
3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Auto", (Fluffy Optic™ Cleaner Head)
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
7.7
8.0
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
68.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
75.0 CFM (2.1 m³/min)
Noise
8.6
8.5
Noise Video
Bare Floor
68.4 dBA
72.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
71.1 dBA
69.2 dBA
Maneuverability
7.0
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.0
8.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.5
8.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Outsize Absolute+
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Gen5detect
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Outsize Absolute
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Gen5detect Absolute
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Outsize+
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Nickel
Outsize
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Outsize Extra
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Nickel/Red
Outsize Total Clean
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Outsize Origin
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