- Which is better for pet hair?
- Both have de-tangling vanes. The Outsize Plus adds stiff nylon bristles and a wider head, so it clears carpeted rooms with shedding pets faster. The V12 is easier to maneuver around furniture and under beds.
- Is the V12 Detect Slim worth the extra money?
- Only if hard floors are most of your home and you want the laser and lighter weight. For carpet and large areas, the Outsize Plus does more per dollar at $209.99 versus $449.99.
- Which has longer run time?
- Dyson rates the V12 Detect Slim at up to 60 minutes. The Outsize Plus lists three cleaning modes with a run-time countdown but no maximum figure, so expect shorter runs at high power.
- Which is easier to carry upstairs?
- The V12 Detect Slim. It is a lightweight design, while the Outsize Plus weighs 8 lb, which gets tiring overhead and on stairs.
- How often will I empty the bin?
- The V12's 0.09 gal bin fills quickly, often more than once per clean. The Outsize Plus holds 0.5 gal, about five times more, so you empty it far less often.
- Do both work on carpet and hard floors?
- Yes. The V12 ships with a Fluffy Optic head for hard floors and a Motorbar head for carpet. The Outsize Plus uses one Motorbar XL head with bristles for carpet and carbon fiber filaments for hard floors.
