Is the Gen5Detect worth it over the V15 Detect?

The Gen5Detect adds more suction, a brighter dust-revealing head and a built-in crevice tool in the wand. If you have pets or allergies, the extra power and filtration are the main reasons to step up.

How long does the battery last?

Dyson rates up to 70 minutes in Eco mode. Auto mode runs shorter and Boost mode only a few minutes, so plan whole-home cleans around the lower settings.

Does it work on hard floors and carpet?

Yes. The Fluffy Optic head is for hard floors, and the Digital Motorbar head handles carpet and rugs. Auto mode switches suction for you.

Is the HEPA filter washable?

The filter is washable, so you rinse and dry it instead of buying replacements. Follow Dyson's drying guidance before refitting it.

Can it be used as a handheld?

Yes. The wand detaches with one click, and the wand itself holds a crevice and dusting tool for quick above-floor jobs.

What comes in the box?

The vacuum, Fluffy Optic and Digital Motorbar heads, Hair Screw tool, combination tool, built-in crevice and dusting tool, docking station and charger.

Where is the Dyson Gen5Detect Cordless Vacuum cheapest?

At Walmart, for $749.99, 24% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Dyson Gen5Detect Cordless Vacuum?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,500 ratings.

Where can I buy the Dyson Gen5Detect Cordless Vacuum?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, The Container Store, Quill, Staples, eBay.

Dyson Gen5Detect Cordless Vacuum

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 52,500 ratings

Owners and reviewers praise the Gen5Detect for suction, HEPA filtration and tangle-free carpet cleaning. Common complaints are weight, the small bin and short run time in Boost mode.

What people mention

Suction powerPraisedOwners say it pulls more dirt from carpet than earlier Dyson sticks and most rivals.
WeightCriticisedReviewers find it heavy for stairs, overhead work and long sessions.
FiltrationPraisedThe sealed HEPA system is cited by allergy sufferers as a reason to buy.
Bin sizeCriticisedThe small bin fills quickly on big jobs and is awkward to empty.
Battery lifeMixedEco mode lasts long enough for whole floors, but Boost mode runs only minutes.
Hair tanglingPraisedThe Digital Motorbar head keeps long hair and pet fur from wrapping the brush.

About the Dyson Gen5Detect Cordless Vacuum

The Dyson Gen5detect is Dyson's most powerful cordless vacuum. It has HEPA filtration for our deepest, most hygienic clean. It's engineered with the power, intelligence, versatility, and run time for a cleaner, healthier home. It intelligently optimizes suction power based on floor type and debris picked up.² The LCD screen indicates when to keep cleaning an area and when to move on. The Fluffy Optic™ cleaner head reveals invisible dust on hard floors. The de-tangling Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head deep cleans carpets and hard floors without tangles. Its versatile cordless format transforms into a handheld vacuum with one click so you can clean up high, down low, and everywhere in between. The wand detaches to reveal a ready-to-go tool for continuous cleaning. ¹Tested at the inlet to ASTM F558, dust-loaded. ²Accuracy may vary. Best accuracy in Auto mode. Auto ramp feature in Auto mode only. ³Actual run time will vary based on power mode, dust level, floor type and/or attachments used. ⁴When used as instructed. Tested against Influenza A (H1N1) and MS2 bacteriophage. ⁵In Boost mode. All other modes achieve at least 99.97% filtration. ⁶Compared to the original Dyson Laser Slim Fluffy™ cleaner head. In the box: Dyson V15 Detect Vacuum, Fluffy Optic cleaner head, Digital Motorbar Cleaner Head (colors may vary), Hair Screw Tool, Built-in dusting and crevice tool, Combination Tool, Docking Station, Charger.