Dyson Cordless Vacuums Compared: Gen5 vs. V Series

Dyson has been on the market since 1991. Since its establishment, the company has been producing some of the best products in the industry, including cordless vacuum cleaners. Starting at 20 minutes in a row, the company releases new and improved old technologies, and the newest models are capable of cleaning for more than 60 minutes before they need to recharge.

Is the latest and smartest Gen5 series better than the previous V generations?

Dyson's premium V15 and gen5 compared

Dyson cordless vacuum comparison chart

Specs	Gen5outsize	Gen5detect	V15 Detect Pro	Outsize Origin	V11 Origin	V8 Plus	Digital Slim
Price	$899.97	$799.95	$584.0	$599.99	$469.99	$435.0	$475.0
Specs
Battery life (Low power mode)	140 min	70 min	60 min	60 min	70 min	40 min	60 min
Battery life Max power mode	30 min	15 min	15 min	14 min	14 min	8 min	15 min
Suction power (air watt)	350 AW	350 AW	230 AW	185 AW	185 AW	130 AW	150 AW
Dustbin capacity	1,900 ml	750 ml	750 ml	760 ml	760 ml	760 ml	380 ml
Noise level	80 dB	80 dB	80 dB	68 dB	68 dB	83 dB	70 dB
Weight	8.6 lbs	6.8 lbs	6.8 lbs	6.68 lbs	6.68 lbs		4.4 lbs
Dimensions	10.8 x 47.76 x 9.84 in	10.4 x 49.6 x 9.8 in	10.4 x 49.6 x 9.8 in	10.3 x 50.6 x 9.8 in	10.3 x 50.6 x 9.8 in		9.9 x 31.1 x 9.8 in
Cleaning mechanics & Smart features
Dust illumination	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no
Boost in dusty areas	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no
Carpet identification	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Display	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	no	yes
Power settings	3	3	3	3	3	2	3
HEPA	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Accessories
Motorized Head for Carpet	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes
Fluffy Optic cleaner head (for Bare Floor)	yes	yes	yes	no	no	no	no

Which Dyson is right for you?

Starting with the oldest models. Those do not have Dyson's new soft roller with illumination technologies or smart carpet identification.

The Dyson V8 Plus is a classic model with a smaller battery that is not too powerful but is enough for homes with low and mid-pile carpet. It doesn't have smart features, the newest ones do, no display or carpet boost.

The Dyson V10 Animal has more power, yet still has no smart options for efficient battery life.

The Dyson V11 Origin has more power AND a display that shows estimated battery life, current power mode, and maintenance alerts. The upgraded cleaning head gets deeper into the carpet, which makes it a better cleaner for carpeted surfaces.

The Dyson Outsize Origin is similar to the V11 series, only made for big houses with a large dustbin and a bigger cleaning head.

Dyson V15 series

Compared to the previous models, the Dyson V15 series has more power and a new soft roller with illumination to reveal dust. In addition to floor identification, the Dyson V15 identifies dusty areas.

Dyson V15 includes the Dyson V15 Detect, Detect Plus, Detect Pro, and V15s submarine, the only vacuum cleaner that mops the floors.

The ONLY differences are in the color and an accessory set

Dyson V15 Detect 

Dyson V15 Detect

Best value overall

Light up the cleaning area to track dust.

Automatically recognizes dusty areas & boosts suction for deeper cleaning

$649.93 on Amazon

The Dyson V15 Detect comes with lots of attachments, including a soft roller brush that wasn't an option for the previous V11. The V15 increases power in dusty areas and on carpets. Dust illumination technology eveals invisible dust.

The Dyson V15 puts a lot of value to the price considering its features and the attachment set.

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

It is the only cordless vacuum in the lineup with a water tank and mopping head.

V15s Detect Submarine

The only mopping cleaner

Includes an extra tool for wet cleaning.

$877.77 on Amazon

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is powerful, illuminates dust, identifies debris, automatically adjusts suction level, and has a big accessory pack. The vacuum is compatible with detergent.

Dyson Gen5

The Dyson Gen5 is the most powerful premium cordless vacuum. The cleaner has a power button for continuous cleaning, which is very new for Dyson.

Dyson Gen5 has two modifications: Gen5detect and Gen5outsize. The second is bigger with a larger dustbin, wider cleaning head, and longer runtime.

Dyson Gen5outsize

Dyson Gen5outsize

Best for big homes

Ideal for big homes with high-pile carpets & pet hair.

$899.97 on Amazon

The same story with the Dyson Gen5outsize, the cleaner has a larger, wider cleaning head made for large homes. Unlike the Dyson Outsize, this vacuum identifies dust and has a soft roller with dust illumination. With the bigger everything, you get a heavier vacuum that might tire your arm in the long run.

The Dyson Gen5detect is smaller, more lightweight, has a lower price tag

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