Hoover WindTunnel Swivel Pet Upright Vacuum vs Dyson V15 Detect

Buy the Hoover WindTunnel Swivel Pet if you have wall-to-wall carpet and pets and want corded suction that never runs out. Buy the Dyson V15 Detect if you want cordless reach, hard-floor dust detection and a vacuum that converts to a handheld. The Hoover is a heavier upright with a 1-liter bin and a tangle-resistant brush roll; the Dyson is a 7 lb stick with a 0.2 gal bin, a particle-counting LCD and a detangling motorbar. Owners rate the Dyson well overall, but its short battery life in boost mode and small bin are the common complaints.

• Choose the Hoover WindTunnel Swivel Pet if you want strong corded suction for deep carpet cleaning, pet hair and above-floor tools without worrying about run time.
• Choose the Dyson V15 Detect if you want a light cordless stick that reveals dust on hard floors, converts to a handheld and reports what it picks up.