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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Picture

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Wet Compatible Locked

Vacuum Type Locked

Bagless Locked

Cordless Locked

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Locked

Wet Compatible Locked

Vacuum Type Locked

Bagless Locked

Cordless Locked

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Locked

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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.

Variants

V12 Slim Motorhead (Nickel)
V12 Detect Slim Extra (Prussian Blue/Copper)

Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)

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Nickel

V12 Slim Motorhead

Iron/Purple

Gen5detect

Prussian Blue/Copper

V12 Detect Slim Extra

Prussian blue/Copper

Gen5detect Absolute

Yellow/Iron

V12 Detect Slim

Yellow/Iron

V12 Detect Slim+

Yellow/Iron

V12 Detect Slim Origin

Yellow/Nickel

V12 Detect Slim Absolute

Main Differences for

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Bare Floor

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Low-Pile Carpet

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High-Pile Carpet

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Pets

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Stairs

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Cars

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Workshop

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Design

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum Type

Locked

Locked

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User Maintenance

N/A

N/A

Maintenance Picture

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

N/A

N/A

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Bag Part Number

Locked

Locked

Filter Part Number

Locked

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

Locked

Locked

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Storing

N/A

N/A

Storing Picture

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Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing

Locked

Locked

On-Board Tool Storage

Locked

Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station

Locked

Locked

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Dirt Compartment

N/A

N/A

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Bagless

Locked

Locked

Volume

Lock gal (Lock L)

Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator

Locked

Locked

Bag Included

Locked

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Range

N/A

N/A

Cordless

Locked

Locked

Cord Length

N/A

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range

N/A

N/A

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Portability

N/A

N/A

Total Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle

Locked

Locked

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Battery

N/A

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

Lock min

Lock min

Maximum Battery Life

Lock min

Lock min

Recharge Time

Lock min

Lock min

Recharge Dock

Locked

Locked

Battery Life Indicator

Locked

Locked

Removable Batteries

Locked

Locked

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Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

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Rotating Head

Locked

Locked

Power Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Self-Propelled

Locked

Locked

Headlights

Locked

Locked

Easy On/Off

Locked

Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Locked

Locked

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Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

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Brushroll

Locked

Locked

Brushroll On/Off

Locked

Locked

Removable Brushroll

Locked

Locked

Turbo Brush

Locked

Locked

Crevice Tool

Locked

Locked

Upholstery Tool

Locked

Locked

Soft Bristle Brush

Locked

Locked

Hard Bristle Brush

Locked

Locked

Extension Wand

Locked

Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool

Locked

Locked

Pet Grooming Tool

Locked

Locked

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Blower Mode

Locked

Locked

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

N/A

N/A

Hard Floor Pickup video

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Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

N/A

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

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N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video

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Suction

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N/A

Suction Video

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Maximum Hose Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

Locked

Locked

Hose Diameter

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Airflow

N/A

N/A

Maximum Airflow Video

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Maximum Hose Airflow

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

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Noise

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N/A

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Bare Floor

Lock dBA

Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

Lock dBA

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Maneuverability

N/A

N/A

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

N/A

N/A

Sofa Pickup Video

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Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

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Cracks

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N/A

Cracks Video

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Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

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N/A

Stain Video

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Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

N/A

N/A

Wet Compatible

Locked

Locked

Water Video

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Water Pickup Post Test

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Nickel

V12 Slim Motorhead

Iron/Purple

Gen5detect

Prussian Blue/Copper

V12 Detect Slim Extra

Prussian blue/Copper

Gen5detect Absolute

Yellow/Iron

V12 Detect Slim

Yellow/Iron

V12 Detect Slim+

Yellow/Iron

V12 Detect Slim Origin

Yellow/Nickel

V12 Detect Slim Absolute

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Dyson Gen5detect

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