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Dyson V7 vs V12 Detect Slim

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Debris Pickup
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupPet Hair Furniture PerformanceCracks
    Design
      Build QualityIn The BoxStoringDirt Compartment SizeRuntimeBatteryRangeUser MaintenancePortabilityRecurring CostQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
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Dyson V7
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Track

Dyson V12 Detect Slim Picture

Track

Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
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Our Verdict

Dyson V7

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is better than the Dyson V7. The V12 has a far more powerful suction motor and delivers correspondingly stronger performance on bare floors and high-pile carpets. The V12 is also easier to maneuver, comes with more attachments, has fewer parts needing to be cleaned periodically, and has a longer overall battery life. Unlike the V7, it can also automatically increase its suction power on carpets or whenever it encounters an area with a high concentration of debris. Conversely, the V7 has a larger dirt compartment.

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Variants

  • V7 Animal Plus (Blue)
  • V7 Motorhead Origin (Gray)
  • V12 Slim Motorhead (Nickel)
  • V12 Detect Slim Extra (Prussian Blue/Copper)

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Blue
V7 Animal Plus
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V12 Slim Motorhead
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V7 Motorhead Origin
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V12 Detect Slim Extra
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Gray/Purple
V7 Motorhead
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V12 Detect Slim
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V7 Absolute
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V12 Detect Slim+
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V7 Animal
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V12 Detect Slim Origin
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Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
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Pink/Gray
V7 Animal Pro
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Red
V7 Total Clean
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Silver
V7 Advanced Origin
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White
V7 Allergy
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.1
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
7.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks 
 

6.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Wood Cracks Post Test
Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Dyson V7 Build Quality Picture
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Dyson V7 In The Box Picture
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim In The Box 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

Storing 
 

6.8
8.8

Storing Picture 
 

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Dyson V7 Storing Picture
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Storing Picture

Height 
 

47.24" (120.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

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

Depth 
 

8.27" (21.0 cm)
13.98" (35.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

6.9
5.5

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Dyson V7 Dirt Compartment Picture
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.04 gal (0.16 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

Runtime 
 

6.4

Minimum Runtime 
 

8.2 min

Maximum Runtime 
 

70 min

Battery 
 

5.6
7.5

Minimum Battery Life 
 

7.5 min
8.2 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

33 min
70 min

Recharge Time 
 

170 min
131 min

Recharge Dock 
 

No
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Swappable Battery 
 

Yes

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Yes
Yes

Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.98 ft (0.30 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

User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Dyson V7 Maintenance Picture
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

Portability 
 

8.3
8.3

Total Weight 
 

5.22 lbs (2.37 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Dyson V7 Recurring Cost Picture
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

967478-01
971517-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

N/A
972126-02

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Dyson V7 Picture Of Controls
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim 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 
 

None
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V7 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 
 

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Dyson V7 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Dyson V7 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Mobility

Portability 
 

8.3
8.3

Total Weight 
 

5.22 lbs (2.37 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Dyson V7 Alternative Configuration
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Dyson V7 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.98 ft (0.30 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
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.8

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.3 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.3 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
7.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Suction 
 

5.4
7.5

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

43.3 inH₂O (10.79 kPa)
72.1 inH₂O (17.96 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
6.1 inH₂O (1.51 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)
1.8 inH₂O (0.45 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Powerful suction"
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

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

Airflow 
 

6.6
7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

47.8 CFM (1.4 m³/min)
60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)

Noise 
 

8.5
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
72.0 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.1 dBA
72.9 dBA

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No

Cracks 
 

6.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Wood Cracks Post Test

Stains 
 

1.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Stain Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Water Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Water Pickup Post Test
Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Stain Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V7 Water Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

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V7 Motorhead Origin
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V12 Detect Slim Extra
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V7 Motorhead
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V12 Detect Slim
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V7 Absolute
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V12 Detect Slim+
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Iron
V7 Animal
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Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
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V7 Fluffy
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Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
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V7 Animal Pro
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Red
V7 Total Clean
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Silver
V7 Advanced Origin
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White
V7 Allergy
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