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Dyson V15 Detect
Dyson Micro 1.5kg
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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 V15 Detect
Dyson Micro 1.5kg
The Dyson V15 Detect is better than the Dyson Micro 1.5kg, mostly because the Micro isn't suitable for carpets. The Micro is more portable and a tad easier to maneuver. The V15 is more versatile, has more tools and brushes, and has a significantly larger dirt compartment and longer max battery life. Unless you need something exceptionally small and lightweight, the V15 is the better option for most uses.
Variants
- V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Complete (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Pro (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Absolute (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Total Clean Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Total Clean (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Complete (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Plus (Yellow/Nickel)
- Micro 1.5kg (Gold)
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V15 Detect Animal
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Micro 1.5kg
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V15 Detect Complete+
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V15 Detect Complete
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V15 Detect Pro
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V15 Detect
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Yellow/Nickel
V15 Detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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V15 Detect Total Clean
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.8
8.2
Cracks
8.0
6.0
Dirt Compartment
7.2
5.2
Portability
8.0
8.9
User Maintenance
7.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.0
8.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
10
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
970013-02
971178-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
970013-02
971178-01
Storing
8.3
6.9
Storing Picture
Height
45.28" (115.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
8.27" (21.0 cm)
Depth
10.24" (26.0 cm)
8.66" (22.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
7.2
5.2
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.02 gal (0.09 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
1.18 ft (0.36 m)
0.79 ft (0.24 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.25 ft (0.99 m)
3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Portability
8.0
8.9
Total Weight
6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
3.51 lbs (1.59 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
1.81 lbs (0.82 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
6.9
6.9
Minimum Battery Life
8 min
9 min
Maximum Battery Life
75 min
28 min
Recharge Time
231 min
141 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
Yes
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Manual
None
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
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
8.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
9.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Suction
7.7
6.1
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
2.4 inH₂O (0.61 kPa)
Setting Used For Maximum
"MAX", (Micro Fluffy Head)
Normal Head Suction
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
1.3 inH₂O (0.33 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"On", (Micro Fluffy Head)
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Airflow
7.8
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
Noise
8.6
8.3
Noise Video
Bare Floor
70.5 dBA
72.8 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
71.0 dBA
N/A
Maneuverability
7.5
8.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
8.0
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
10
Setting Used
"MAX"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Cracks
8.0
6.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
0.0
Setting Used
Untestable
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
0.0
Setting Used
Untestable
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
10
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
100%
Low-Pile Carpet
N/A
High-Pile Carpet
N/A
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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V15 Detect Complete+
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V15 Detect Complete
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V15 Detect Pro
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V15 Detect
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V15 Detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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V15 Detect Total Clean
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V15 Detect Extra
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V15 Detect Complete
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V15 Detect Plus
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