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

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.

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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's classic, powerful cordless

Dyson V15 vs. Gen5detect

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 reveals invisible dust.

Cleaning performance:

• In Auto mode, Dyson DLS technology intelligently adapts power across different floor types and debris.
• Opens the gates for large particles to catch.
• Dust illumination reveals invisible dust.
• Informative screen.
• Motorised tool for upholstery cleaning.
• Fluffy cleaning head for hard floors.

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

Dyson's cordless vacuum + mopping

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

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.

What's it about?

• Comes with a water tank for mopping.
• Motorized wet roller picks up liquids, debris, and tough stains.
• Absorbs and extracts, and leaves your floor with a streak-free finish.
• Saves battery life by adapting suction to messy areas and carpets.
• Informative LCD screen.

The only difference between this and the V15 Detect is the mopping-related extra accessories.

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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.

For large homes

Dyson Gen5outsize vs. Outsize Origin

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.

Cleaning performance:

• Lasting battery life x2.
• A large bin holds more debris.
• A wider cleaning head covers a larger cleaning area faster.
• Motorised upholstery tool.
• Illuminates dusty areas.
• Informative large screen.
• A holder button for continuous running.
• The most powerful for deep carpet cleaning.

 

Gen5Detect vs. Gen5outsize

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

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Summing up

Editor's choice: Gen5detect

Powerful, intelligent, and not as big as the Outsize modifications.

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