Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim

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Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Our Verdict

Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is considerably better than the Xiaomi Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light. The Dyson is easier to maintain, has a longer battery life, takes less time to recharge, and comes with a much wider array of attachments. It also has a broad spread of convenience features, with automatic power adjustment capability and an onboard particle sensor. However, the Xiaomi is lighter and feels a little sturdier overall.

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Variants

  • Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light (White)
  • V12 Slim Motorhead (Nickel)
  • V12 Detect Slim Extra (Prussian Blue/Copper)

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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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V12 Slim Motorhead
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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V12 Detect Slim Extra
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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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V12 Detect Slim
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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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V12 Detect Slim+
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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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V12 Detect Slim Origin
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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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V12 Detect Slim Absolute
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Main Differences for
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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

Recurring Cost Picture  

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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

Dirt Compartment Picture  

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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

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

N/A
N/A

Setting Used  

Locked

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

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Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%

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  

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Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%

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
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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 
 

N/A
N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Setting Used  

Locked

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

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Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%

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  

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Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%

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
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Setting Used  

Locked

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

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Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%

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  

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Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

Lock%

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
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Pet Hair Graph  

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Bare Floor 
 

Lock%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock%
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Suction 
 

N/A
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 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise Video 
 

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Bare Floor 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock dBA
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) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Cracks 
 

N/A
N/A

Cracks Video  

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Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

N/A
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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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

N/A
N/A

Automatic Recharging 
 

Locked

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

Locked

Pathing Algorithm 
 

Locked

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

Locked

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

Locked

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

Locked

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

Locked

Companion App Automation 
 

N/A
N/A

Companion App Screen Grabs  

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App Name 
 

Locked

iOS Availability 
 

Locked

Android Availability 
 

Locked

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

Locked

App Scheduled Start 
 

Locked

App Cycle Control 
 

Locked

Navigation Control within App 
 

Locked

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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Nickel
V12 Slim Motorhead
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
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Walmart.com
Prussian Blue/Copper
V12 Detect Slim Extra
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
Lowes.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim
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Dyson
White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
HomeDepot.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim+
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
BestBuy.com
Yellow/Iron
V12 Detect Slim Origin
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White
Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
Xiaomi
Yellow/Nickel
V12 Detect Slim Absolute
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