Dyson V11 vs V12 Detect Slim

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson V11
Dyson V12 Detect Slim

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Our Verdict

Dyson V11

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is a little better than the Dyson V11, though they each have advantages. The V12 performs better on bare floors with its soft roller head, clears more pet hair on upholstered surfaces, charges faster while offering similar battery life, and has a lighter construction that's easier to maneuver. Its particle counter could also be handy if you suffer from allergies and want to know about the concentration of fine particles in your home. However, the V11 does a better job cleaning low-pile carpeting and features a larger dustbin that won't need emptying as often.

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Variants

  • V11 Torque Drive (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Torque Drive+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Absolute (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Motorhead (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Outsize Origin+ (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Pro (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Origin (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Extra (Nickel/Iron)
  • V11 Plus (Nickel/Purple)
  • V11 Outsize (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Animal (Purple/Nickel)
  • 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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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Nickel
V12 Slim Motorhead
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
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Prussian Blue/Copper
V12 Detect Slim Extra
Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim
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Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim+
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Amazon.com
Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
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Amazon.com
Iron Gray
V11 Pro
Amazon.com
Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
Amazon.com
Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
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Walmart.com
 
Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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Nickel/Red
V11 Outsize
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Nickel/Red
V11 Absolute Extra
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Purple/Nickel
V11 Animal
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.8

Cracks 
 

7.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
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  

970013-02
971517-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
971517-01
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Storing 
 

8.3
8.2

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 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 
 

Yes
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 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.12 ft (0.34 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.22 ft (0.98 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.7
8.3

Total Weight 
 

7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.41 lbs (2.00 kg)
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.9
7.2

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
8.2 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

76 min
70 min

Recharge Time 
 

240 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 
 

Manual
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 Pickup 
 

7.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
7.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

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Suction 
 

7.5
7.5

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

93.5 inH₂O (23.28 kPa)
72.1 inH₂O (17.96 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

5.9 inH₂O (1.48 kPa)
6.1 inH₂O (1.51 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
1.8 inH₂O (0.45 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

''Auto'', (Motorized Head Brushroll Gate Opened)
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

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

7.4
7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

62.5 CFM (1.8 m³/min)
60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.2 dBA
72.0 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.4 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 
 

7.0
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

Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Nickel
V12 Slim Motorhead
Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
Amazon.com
Prussian Blue/Copper
V12 Detect Slim Extra
Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim
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Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim+
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Amazon.com
Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
Amazon.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
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Amazon.com
Iron Gray
V11 Pro
Amazon.com
Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
Amazon.com
Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
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Walmart.com
 
Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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BestBuy.com
 
Nickel/Red
V11 Outsize
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Red
V11 Absolute Extra
Amazon.com
 
Purple/Nickel
V11 Animal
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Amazon.com
 

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