Dyson Gen5detect… Review (2026) - Safety Rating & Analysis | R3

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Home & CleaningCordless VacuumDyson Gen5detect Absolute Cordless Vacuum

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Dyson Gen5detect Absolute Cordless Vacuum

Key Specs

Filtration System

Suction Power

Particle Capture Rate

Battery Certification

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Dyson Gen5detect Absolute Cordless Vacuum

#4 of 7 cordless vacuums tested

No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres

7.6R3 Score / 10

RecommendedGood, with trade-offs worth knowing.

No sponsored placements· By Renée Torres

The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

The Gen5detect scores 7.60 — virtually identical to the $380 V15 Detect (7.61). The $670 premium is real; what you get for it is 10 more minutes of runtime, 32Pa more suction (both already at ceiling), an activated carbon layer for VOC capture, and Dyson's most advanced brush bar. If none of those features address your specific needs, the V15 Detect delivers the same core safety profile at a fraction of the cost.

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You have VOC concerns — new construction off-gassing, heavy cleaning product use, or chemical sensitivities — and want activated carbon filtration alongside sealed HEPA 14 particle capture.

Your home is 2,000+ sq ft and 50 minutes of runtime (vs 40 minutes in the V15) means the difference between finishing in one charge or needing a mid-session recharge.

You want Dyson's highest-spec cordless vacuum and the price difference is not a primary consideration in your purchase.

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You're comparing this to the V15 Detect — the core safety profile (sealed HEPA 14, UL battery) is identical, and the V15 saves $670 for a lighter, lower-TCO unit.
You want a user-replaceable battery: the Miele Triflex HX2 offers field-swappable battery packs at $849 and earns the highest safety score in the category (8.24).
Weight matters for your use case — 7.3lbs is the heaviest in the Dyson lineup and the category, and the ergonomic difference from the V15's 6.8lbs is noticeable over extended cleaning sessions.

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Efficacy

What determines how well this performs its core job

Suction Power Dustbin Capacity

Usability

Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

Filtration System Particle Capture Rate Battery Certification Runtime (Eco Mode)

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How we scored it

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Safety

Efficacy

Usability

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“Is this $1,050 vacuum meaningfully safer than the $380 V15 for my family?”

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Est. Annual TCO

Filtration Efficiency

Filter Material Safety

Body Material Safety

EfficacyImportant

“Does this vacuum deliver visibly better cleaning performance than less expensive alternatives?”

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Criteria

Suction Power Filtration Capture Rate

UsabilityNice to have

“Will the extra runtime and features justify the added weight and price in my daily cleaning routine?”

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Criteria

Runtime Weight Noise Level Dustbin Capacity

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