

The Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head is also great for hard floors because it's soft and doesn't leave scuffs behind. Our tester has tried robot vacuums and other stick vacuums that require frequent hair removal from the cleaner head.
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The three main cleaner heads don't get hair stuck around the roller brush, which is a major upgrade from other vacuums we've tried. All of the cleaners work well, especially on long human hair. Its max power suction is 150 AW, which is still on the stronger side but much less powerful than the V15 Detect's 230 AW.ĭyson's V12 Detect Slim comes with five of the same attachment tools as the V15: a motorbar cleaner head, hair screw tool, Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head, crevice tool and combination tool. As the name suggests, it's lighter at 5.2 lbs, and its dust bin is only. With a lot of similar features to Dyson's V15 Detect, but usually about $100 cheaper, the V12 Detect Slim is a great value and would still make a great overall vacuum, especially for smaller homes and apartments and those with less carpet or fewer pets. While this vacuum comes with seven attachment tools that all work really well, the docking station and wand clip can only accommodate four storage spots other than the one on the vacuum, so you'll need a box or somewhere to store extra attachments.

If you have arthritis or mobility issues, one of the lighter models on this list might be a better choice for you. The V15 Detect is still much lighter than an upright vacuum, though, so it should be comfortable to use for most people. At 6.8 lbs, this vacuum is heavier than most of our other recommendations, too, which our tester found a bit more cumbersome to maneuver than the Dyson V8 she previously used. For a higher-end vacuum, this seems like a feature that should be included, but you can find off-brand accessories on Amazon like this clamp to hack a trigger lock function. This vacuum does not have a trigger lock or on/off button for continuous vacuuming, so you have to hold down the trigger manually for the entire cleaning session. Our tester did note a few downsides but not deal-breakers when using this vacuum. 2 gallons, the dust bin does need emptying frequently, but since the point-and-shoot emptying process is so easy and mess-free, it only takes a couple of seconds and doesn't require touching any of the dust. In testing, we found that the battery life lasted for 79 minutes on eco, 40 minutes on auto and 15 on continuous boost mode. While the vacuum performed well on all surfaces, our tester did notice that the auto and boost modes were too powerful on her Ruggable rugs, but switching to eco mode worked well on those thinner rugs.

This vacuum features eco, auto and boost modes that allow for efficient battery use, especially in auto mode when the vacuum can increase power automatically when it detects heavier dust and debris. All of the cleaner heads work extremely well on human and pet hair on both carpeted and hard floors, meaning hairs don't get wrapped around the roller brushes. The Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head is one that sets this model apart from older Dyson models - this cleaner features a green laser that allows you to see microscopic dust on hard floors you might have otherwise missed. It also comes with a charger, docking station and wand clip for attaching to the stick canister that can hold more tools for storage. The V15 Detect comes with seven attachments: Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head, hair screw tool, digital motorbar, crevice tool, combination tool, mini soft dusting brush and stubborn dirt brush. She said, "In the past, I’ve needed an upright vacuum with my stick vacuum at times to get a truly deep clean, and that isn’t the case with this one." Our tester concluded this is the best vacuum she's ever used. With suction power up to 230 AW, the V15 Detect is the second most powerful cordless vacuum Dyson offers (just barely behind the V15 Detect Absolute model, our Best Upgrade pick).

Plus, the suction power, battery life and bin size are sufficient for this model to serve as your primary vacuum for quick pickups and whole-house cleans. From small to large homes with pets, kids, carpet, hard floors and everything in between, Dyson's V15 Detect model is a solid overall cordless vacuum that will satisfy the needs of most households.
