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Dyson V12 Detect Slim vs Gen5detect

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDirt CompartmentIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Products

Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Dyson Gen5detect

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Jan 05, 2026 08:24 PM

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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Picture
Dyson Gen5detect Picture
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
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Our Verdict

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Dyson Gen5detect

The Dyson Gen5detect and the Dyson V12 Detect Slim each have their advantages. The Gen5Detect has a more powerful suction motor, a higher-capacity dustbin, and a built-in crevice tool/dusting brush. In contrast, the V12 is a significantly lighter, more maneuverable option, making it a better fit for cleaning smaller spaces.

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Variants

  • V12 Slim Motorhead (Nickel)
  • V12 Detect Slim Extra (Prussian Blue/Copper)
  • Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
  • Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)

Review

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Nickel
V12 Slim Motorhead
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Iron/Purple
Gen5detect
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V12 Detect Slim Extra
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Prussian blue/Copper
Gen5detect Absolute
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Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim
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Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim+
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Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
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Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.8
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.5

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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

971517-01
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

971517-01
Unidentified
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Storing 
 

8.2
6.8

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

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

Depth 
 

13.98" (35.5 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.0
7.2

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.04 gal (0.16 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 
 

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)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.22 ft (0.98 m)
3.31 ft (1.01 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.3
7.6

Total Weight 
 

5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)
7.56 lbs (3.43 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)
4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.2
6.8

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8.2 min
7 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

70 min
77 min

Recharge Time 
 

131 min
217 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 
 

Yes
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
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 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
7.5

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 
 

7.0
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

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Suction 
 

7.5
7.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

72.1 inH₂O (17.96 kPa)
98.9 inH₂O (24.64 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.1 inH₂O (1.51 kPa)
10.3 inH₂O (2.57 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.8 inH₂O (0.45 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)
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Airflow 
 

7.3
8.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
75.0 CFM (2.1 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.4
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

72.0 dBA
72.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.9 dBA
69.2 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
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 
 

8.0
8.5

Cracks Video  

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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

Nickel
V12 Slim Motorhead
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Amazon.com
Iron/Purple
Gen5detect
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Prussian Blue/Copper
V12 Detect Slim Extra
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Amazon.com
Prussian blue/Copper
Gen5detect Absolute
SEE PRICE
Dyson
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim+
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
 
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