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Dyson V15 Detect Absolute
Dyson
Dyson

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

For busy homes with pets, this cordless stick actually shows the dust you miss, has a particle counter for proof of a deep clean, and untangles hair automatically so you spend less time on maintenance.

8.6

If you hate wondering whether the floor is really clean, this cordless stick vacuum is built to settle the argument: it pairs strong suction with a laser head and particle sensor so you can see and quantify the dust you're removing. Most people searching for a premium cordless vacuum want something that works on mixed floors, handles pet hair, and doesn't need constant fiddling — that's exactly what the V15 Detect Absolute aims to solve by combining a high-torque motorbar, a laser-lit soft roller for hard floors, and targeted tools for edges and crevices. ## What makes it worth it Dyson’s V15 Detect packs class-leading suction (about 230 AW in tests) and an intelligent brush head that monitors brush-bar resistance 360 times a second and adjusts power accordingly, which translates to noticeably better pick-up across carpet and hard floors. The Fluffy Optic laser on the soft roller exposes microscopic dust you normally miss and a piezo particle sensor plus LCD gives a real-time readout of particle counts so you get “scientific proof” of a deep clean. For homes with pets the Hair Screw / anti-tangle system and High Torque cleaner head remove long hair without you having to cut or pull gunk out of the brush bar. ## Where it falls short The V15 Detect Absolute is expensive compared with many cordless competitors and, like other stick vacuums, its dust bin is smaller than upright or cylinder models so you'll empty it more often in large households; it's also heavier than the lightest sticks which can make extended overhead cleaning tiring. If you want the most convincing cordless vacuum for mixed floors and pet hair and you don't mind paying a premium, buy this; if you need a lighter, cheaper daily cleaner for a tiny flat or you rarely deal with pet hair, look at simpler cordless models instead.

£642.52

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You want the most convincing cordless for mixed floors and pet hair that shows you (and proves) what it removes and you accept a premium price.

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You mainly need a cheap, ultra-light daily cleaner for a small flat or you rarely deal with pet hair and don't want to pay flagship prices.

What we found

Suction power

~230 AW

Run time

Up to 60 minutes (varies by mode and tool)

Particle sensing & readout

Piezo particle sensor + LCD showing counts and run time

Laser-illuminated cleaner head

Green laser on soft roller head

Anti-tangle hair system

De-tangling comb / Hair screw tool included

Filtration

Fully-sealed system with HEPA-level filtration

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