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 cordless vacuum comparison chart
Specs | ![]() Gen5outsize |
![]() Gen5detect |
![]() V15 Detect Pro |
![]() Outsize Origin |
![]() V11 Origin |
![]() V8 Plus |
![]() Digital Slim |
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Price | $941.91 | $949.0 | $590.93 | $578.95 | $469.99 | $425.0 | $459.0 |
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
Upgrades:
- Attachments for mopping (Submarine modification)
- Adjusts suction on dusty areas
- Dust illumination
- More power
- Two cleaning heads in the box
- Power trigger
- Advanced display
Dyson V15 Detect
Best value overall
Light up the cleaning area to track dust.
$649.95 on AmazonAutomatically recognizes dusty areas & boosts suction for deeper cleaning
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.
$879.0 on AmazonThe 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.
Upgrades:
- More power
- New energy-efficient motor
- Single-button power control
- Redesigned handle for more comfort
- Motorised Pet Brush
Dyson Gen5outsize
Dyson Gen5outsize
Best for big homes
Ideal for big homes with high-pile carpets & pet hair.
$941.91 on AmazonThe 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
Dyson Gen5detect vs. V15 Detect
The Dyson Gen5detect has more power, a lock button for continuous cleaning, a longer battery, and is a pound heavier.
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