Dyson V15 Detect vs iRobot H1: Which Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Sep 15, 2025 07:10 PM

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Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Vacuum Type Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

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Our Verdict

Dyson V15 Detect

iRobot H1

The Dyson V15 Detect and iRobot H1 suit different purposes. The Dyson has a stick/handheld design that's much better suited to cleaning larger spaces, but it can be used in a handheld configuration for spot-cleaning some areas. It has a much longer battery life, has a wider range of tools and accessories, incurs fewer recurring costs, and offers significantly better performance on all surface types. Meanwhile, the handheld-only iRobot feels better built, isn't as demanding to maintain, and is easier to store.

Variants

V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)

H1 (Black)

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Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Animal

Black

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete+

Black

Walmart.com

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Black

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Pro

Black

iRobot

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect

Black

HomeDepot.com

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Absolute

Black

Lowes.com

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean Extra

Dyson

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Extra

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Plus

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our vacuums test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

House

7.4

No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

House

7.4

Small Apartment

8.7

Stairs

8.5

9.0

Cars

8.1

8.3

Bare Floor Pickup

8.0

7.6

Low-Pile Carpet

7.7

Carpet Pickup

7.8

High-Pile Carpet

7.8

Pet Hair Pickup

9.0

Pets

7.6

Air Quality

8.1

Workshop

5.8

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup

8.0

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

8.0

7.5

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Cracks

8.0

8.5

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Design

Build Quality

6.5

7.5

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum Type

Stick/Handheld

Handheld

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Storing

9.0

7.5

Storing Picture

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Height

45.28" (115.0 cm)

16.54" (42.0 cm)

Width

9.84" (25.0 cm)

5.71" (14.5 cm)

Depth

10.24" (26.0 cm)

8.86" (22.5 cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage

Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

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Dirt Compartment Size

6.9

6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture

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Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.12 gal (0.45 L)

0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

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Runtime

6.3

Minimum Runtime

8 min

Maximum Runtime

75 min

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Battery

7.3

7.0

Minimum Battery Life

8 min

16 min

Maximum Battery Life

75 min

25 min

Recharge Time

231 min

205 min

Recharge Dock

Yes

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Swappable Battery

Yes

User-Serviceable Battery

Yes

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Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

1.18 ft (0.36 m)

1.05 ft (0.32 m)

Maximum Wand Length

3.25 ft (0.99 m)

1.48 ft (0.45 m)

Total Range

N/A

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User Maintenance

7.0

7.5

Maintenance Picture

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Portability

8.0

8.8

Total Weight

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)

3.79 lbs (1.72 kg)

Weight In Hand

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

2.03 lbs (0.92 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

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Recurring Cost

5.5

Recurring Cost Picture

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Bag Part Number

No bag

Filter Part Number

970013-02

Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number

970013-02

Unidentified

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Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

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Rotating Head

Yes

Power Adjustment

Yes

Self-Propelled

Headlights

Yes

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Manual

None

Blower Mode

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Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

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iRobot H1 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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iRobot H1 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

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Mobility

Portability

8.0

8.8

Total Weight

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)

3.79 lbs (1.72 kg)

Weight In Hand

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

2.03 lbs (0.92 kg)

Carrying Handle

Yes

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Maneuverability

7.5

7.0

Maneuverability Video

Alternative Configuration

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

1.18 ft (0.36 m)

1.05 ft (0.32 m)

Maximum Wand Length

3.25 ft (0.99 m)

1.48 ft (0.45 m)

Total Range

N/A

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Air Quality

Particle Filtration

9.9

Operation Video

Particle Filtration

Preview Graph

Average PM10 Concentration

0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration

0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

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Air Quality During Emptying

4.0

Emptying Video

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Performance

Suction

7.7

8.1

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)

11.6 inH₂O (2.90 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum

"High Power", (Turbo Brush)

Normal Head Suction

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)

7.7 inH₂O (1.93 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

"Low Power", (Turbo Brush)

Hose Diameter

1.3" (3.2 cm)

N/A

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Airflow

7.8

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Hose Airflow

71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)

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Noise

8.6

7.9

Noise Video

Bare Floor

70.5 dBA

78.9 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

71.0 dBA

74.6 dBA

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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

7.0

Setting Used

Default

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

44%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

68%

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)

99%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

98%

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

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance

7.5

Setting Used

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

87%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

81%

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)

58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

59%

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

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High-Pile Carpet Performance

8.1

Setting Used

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

79%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

79%

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)

58%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

56%

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

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Pet Hair Floor Performance

Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor

100%

Low-Pile Carpet

100%

High-Pile Carpet

100%

Maneuverability

7.5

7.0

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

8.0

7.5

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

Cracks

8.0

8.5

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

3.0

1.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains

3.0

1.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Wet Compatible

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Automation

Physical Automation

0.0

Automatic Recharging

Automatic Bag Emptying

Pathing Algorithm

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers

Scheduled Start Buttons

Cycle Control Buttons

Navigation Control Buttons

Companion App Automation

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name

No App

iOS Availability

Android Availability

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)

App Scheduled Start

App Cycle Control

Navigation Control within App

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Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Animal

Black

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete+

Black

Walmart.com

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Black

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Pro

Black

iRobot

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect

Black

HomeDepot.com

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Absolute

Black

Lowes.com

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean Extra

Dyson

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Extra

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Plus