Dyson Gen5detect

Same power as a corded vac +twice the power of a Dyson V10! – Cards on the table; for a whole lotta wonga, 'what's so special about a Gen 5?', you ask. Pet owner? Clumps of fluff, gone. Professional cleaner? There's nothing more powerful in the cordless market. Hate triggers? This has a power button. Battery? This one not only unleashes 70 mins, but if you are on some hard floors using the laser… Read more ·  1

head, it can goes for up to 80mins.

But that laser head (for hard floors) is just clowning around, yeah? Nah. It's actually showing you all that fine dust that the naked eye can't see, then sending it straight to hell; with twice the vision of the V15 detect head. Plus, it makes your vacuuming lighter and easier!

Two real world reasons to own a Gen 5

(1) If you are a health freak, outside of its Goliath sized brother (the Gen 5 Outsize), this is the toughest kid on the block; the HEPA filter captures the nastiest allergens from bacteria to pet dander, keeping you and your family safer and then churning out HEPA filtered air. The sensor on the LCD even tells you what you are picking up (e.g. mites) and how many of them. The numbers are scary...

(2) Say you have a heavily carpeted or rug filled home. Eco mode is good but you need that extra push of Auto mode (which intelligently adapts the mode of power you need, whether eco, medium or boost.) Quite simply, Auto mode will give you an extra 10 minutes than a V15 and it will also capture more allergens.

It really is simply the best, and while a little heavier than the V15, it does offer even better performance. With unrivalled power, vision, health and battery life, the Dyson Gen 5 delivers ultimate performance and, unequivocally, the ultimate cordless vacuum experience.

Feature review 'I want it all, and I want it now.’ The words of the late, great Freddie Mercury, if this was a song about the world’s most powerful cordless vacuums, then please welcome to the floor the Dyson Gen 5 Detect and the Gen 5 Outsize. Needless to say, the show must go on. So before you check the big one out, know this; the Gen 5 is a genuine showstopper. Entertainingly, the flagship variant (Gen 5 Detect Complete) is also Dyson’s best catwalk contender, sporting ‘rich copper and Prussian blue’! Getting this model from Dyson’s website also gets you a Floor Dok and 3 funky extra accessories.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER So, why the Gen 5? With up to 280AW of suction—twice the power of a V10—Dyson have delivered a machine matching the power of a corded vacuum (yes, you read that right.) Plus, you get that power button you’ve been harassing them for since 2019. All this is whoopingly significant for the following reasons. The V10 back in the day could brand itself as powerful as a corded (plug in) vacuum because of the power in boost mode. That’s something, but the downside is you can only use boost for a limited period of time for the intensive, spot vaccuming moments that you need it. With the Gen 5, this lord of suction can deliver 262AW in Eco mode— before you even get to Auto, powerful enough to do most of your standard vacuuming alone. That’s not all—you can dance to Dyson’s dust-busting symphony of destruction for a whole 70 minutes. That’s good for your motor, good for your battery and good for your wallet. In fact, since writing this review, if you are using the laser head on tiles in eco mode, the battery will display between 75-80 mins depending on the floors and volume of dust/debris you are cleaning; simply wow.

While it costs more for sure, you sure get what you pay for, and this is just 1 of many big reasons me and my team love our Gen 5. However, if Eco isn’t your cup of tea, then let Auto mode does the guesswork for you. The Digital motorbar intelligently adapts to the floor type, selecting boosted or eco mode depending on the volume of dirt or allergen; another mite bites the dust.

X2 LASER DETECTION VS DYSON V15 If you have pets, or lots of human hair, there’s de-tangling combs for that—for both your floors, cars and pet stations—with the digital motorbar and the anti screw tool. This will work generally on any floor, which is cool enough, but here’s where it gets real rock ‘n’ roll. You see, the fluffy Laser head isn’t just Dyson does disco; it’s a quantum leap forward. The fine dust you can’t see with the naked eye becomes visible—up to x2 compared to that of the V15—before been sucked up, and you really can notice a significant difference visually. Thomas Dyson himself is not a fan of gimmicks, so if this wasn't fit for purpose, it wouldn't have made the cut; simple as. As we don’t know the long term health effects of dust, but we do know how allergens (pollen, flees and hairs, mould, etc) can affect us, this is a true table turner. So, as Dyson's most powerful HEPA cordless vacuum, the Gen 5 traps 99.9% of these particles and expels cleaner air than the air around us. Again, with health and all, another compelling reason to choose a Gen 5.

THE MAGIC WAND There’s also a built in crevice tool/brush in the wand- just don’t forget to put it back. Maybe a light up one (for use off the vacuum, and on to illuminate wand blockages) is next. Check it out in action here; https://youtube.com/shorts/kh1YwyN_OZg?si=IO8WpZZr1XPeXYHi

HEPA FILTER The HEPA filter is bigger than any of Dyson's other ones outside of the Gen 5 Outsize. It captures all those allergen nasties that you love to hate, and is another reason I champion this vac so much as I work with it almost daily with lots of different challenges from pets, carpets, dust, insects and hair. However, the flip side is that the sheer power of this machine means you will have to tap the fine dust from the filter very regularly, and be on top of cleaning your filter frequently, so be sure ideally to have a spare. It is worth it though? You betcha.

IS BIGGER BETTER? Bigger sure is better, and while undeniably 3.5kg is a bit heavier, it ‘glides’ in auto mode. The heavier click-in battery contributes to this, but when we think of what the ultimate cordless experience should represent, this is the trade off. In a perfect world, a 60 minute battery option maybe a backward step for Dyson, but for the customer, (as 70-80mins eco mode is still ample time for most users and would crucially save weight) this is certainly something that hopefully Dyson will consider. Not so much for smaller home owners, but for larger home owners or people using the Gen 5 across multiple homes or work areas.

UNIQUENESS Please note that plugs and stands differ due to battery size and heads are not interchangeable as tabs are unique to the Gen 5.

TWO YEARS ON... When and if this vacuum can no longer do the biz, it will be a sad day as it's a workplace hero. From experience, working in places with super heavy carpets, wheels can easily come off, and that tied in with build quality in places is the weakest link. So if this vacuum matters as much to your home and work as it does to me, consider taking a hit and buy a spare motorbar. That aside, the overall rating remains, as it really is that good. However, Dyson should take a leaf out of their corded vacuums and create a sturdier wheel option or a quick fix (replacement) wheel to buy like on previous Dyson's (V6-V12.) Other than that, head maintenance can be easily managed by clearing blockages in the mouth or at the sides of the brush bar (circle shaped fluff, hair etc) with tweezers. This protects your brush bar and your heads motor from potential damage. Check your cyclone ribbon that there isn't any breaches in the plastic casing and be wise with your battery. If it's just wear and tear, this is merely cosmetic and won't affect your performance. As the pictures show, if you have hard floors and select eco mode, you can achieve between 70-80 mins run time. The battery can be confusing, but keep it off boost which you rarely need, let Auto do it's thing and you'll have plenty of it for a long time. Make sure you service it while it is in warranty to get the best put of it.

SUMMARY Bottom line, yes this is pricier. Also, while not hard to handle, it is heavier than most Dyson's, albeit it glides. You also will, like most Dyson bigger vacs, have to adjust either the gate to - or go into eco mode on some rugs or carpets. From my experience, as for up to 80 mins on tiled floors with the laser head which has twice the vision of the previous version (illuminating all that fine dust) this is the stuff cordless dreams are made of-- end of story. For that reason, its one of the best things you can buy, because anything that benefits the health of you and your family is worth spending the extra on. While the V15 Detect Complete is an unreal machine in terms of power and and lighter, I do prefer a power button, and the more power I can get, the merrier. If you clean professionally or just want to vacuum home without compromise, whether it’s killer on carpets or fast and furious on floors, overall, the pros emphatically outweigh the cons, meaning to date, the Gen 5 reigns as undisputed champion of the cordless vacuum world.

Does not work on carpet! – If you have carpet do not purchase! Purchased from Harvey Norman today and will be returning immediately. Have only tried the carpet attachment, used it on short carpet and as soon as I place the head on the carpet the head stops spinning. Very disappointing as I purchased it for the hepa filter as I have allergies that get stired up when I… Read more

vacuum. The filter in this vacuum was good as I couldn't smell any dust. Has potential if Dyson would fix the carpet head issue. Have never wrote review before, this vacuum was that disappointing I was compelled to warn others.

Awful quality. And don’t buy. Roller on the neck of vacuum broke off during use and won’t go back on. Lucky I purchased from Costco otherwise Dyson would make me send it away and wait weeks for repair and be without a vacuum Suction on carpet is too strong and vacuum keeps stopping and starting which is frustrating Show details

Not impressed with the quality of the Dyson Gen5detect – Purchased in June 2024, we've already contacted Dyson twice for replacement parts. The first instance was in November, when the main unit had to be replaced. In January 2024, we're facing another issue with the main brush. While Dyson’s warranty service is excellent at providing replacements, the product's poor quality is concerning. I worry that once the warranty expires, we’ll be left with no affordable options for replacing parts. Show details

PENSIONER EXPECTING VALUE FOR MONEY – Very very disappointed. Waste of good money. Very poor when mats needed to be clean. My cottage is not big. Flooring is 99%, vinyl. I have only had just over 12 months. Battery has died. To replace battery is nearly$300. It sucks dyson state the battery is not in stock. Show details

This vacuum cleaner is so bad that I feel compelled to write my first review about it. THE GOOD? Good power. THE BAD? Constant "airflow obstructed" warnings. Vaccum the floor? Airflow obstructed. Just emptied the bin? Airflow obstructed. Cleaned… Read more

the filter? Airflow obstructred. Just taken the vacuum off the charger? Airflow obstructed.

I'm now at the point that I spend more time cleaning the actual vacuum cleaner that I do cleaning with it.

Bought on sale. This thing definitely “sucks”!! Other reviewers are using incorrectly! – Bought from Amazon on sale for $880 in July. (Not sure I could handle full price). We are exceedingly impressed with its performance. *** I just read all the negative reviews. Wow. So many people trying to vac carpet with the multi head attachment set to +. If the multi head is bogging down on carpet set the slider to either middle setting or “… Read more ·  1

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- I like this adjustment feature as it allows you to optimize the vac head to get the absolute most out of your carpet or hard floor, if you leave it on + and do carpets, it will probably bog down/ use excess power and stall the brush head as it literally has so much suction it lifts the carpet off the floor!!!!

I have owned an Original Dyson ball vac, then a v6 and was converted to battery vacs. Then a v7 and now this. We have 50/50 hard floors and loop pile carpets.

I also have a roborock s7 maxV ultra robot that cleans our entire house every 2nd day.

We keep a very clean and hygienic house. (….So we thought!!!!)

The amount of fine particle dust this vac sucked out of the carpet in just 2 rooms for my test was nothing short of disturbing.

I thought the digital particle meter was a total gimmick until you see it spike where you vac carpet across a commonly walked area vs up against a wall where you don’t walk. You can clearly identify high traffic areas by the rapid increase in particle count.(tried to attach video but PR is having issues with my video uploads).

Before taking the photo of the dustbin, I sent the robot to do the bedrooms, then I vacuumed the master bedroom and my young daughter’s bedroom with the v7. And then I used this new Dyson (granted I went slower, more methodically and on max)..

It 1/3 filled the massive dust bin with fine particles. (Photo attached). Where did this muck come from!

At the end of the day, it’s not as mobile and convenient as a v7 or v8. It’s heavier (what do you expect). But its performace for actually “sucking”makes it worth while.

The main negatives to this product is - it’s heavier (my wife is small and it’s not an issue). - the multi use (hard and soft carpet) brush head doesn’t have the laser beam. (Once you have used the laser you will realize how disappointing it is to not have the laser on the most commonly used brush head). - wildly the charging dock can’t hold the accessories it comes with (not enough room). - for the price a separate attachment dock should be included. - I’m not sure why they didn’t leave a trigger in a trigger location but instead make it a click on and click off button so you don’t have to reach to the back of it to turn on and off?

All they had to do was change the previous trigger from momentary action to on/ off so you didn’t have to hold it on… Generally you need one hand free to turn on and off. - not a deal breaker but odd design choice. - Dyson are very misleading with their run times. They should advertise a run time for all set speeds. On max it isn’t long, but auto - with the particle sensor is extremely effective and will ramp up as required.

The positives are - it works WELL. - the laser for hard floors is unreal - Run time on auto is more then sufficient - emptying the dust bin is exceedingly easy. - there is a hidden straw attachment within the main shaft attachment which is neat. - charging is quick enough (a few hours), I’ve not - not been able to finish the job on one battery. - it’s a lot quieter then my v6 and v7

TLDR, if it’s on sale. In your budget. I don’t think you could be disappointed. The main purpose of a vac is to extract crap off your floors and carpets and this does so exceedingly well. The laser is a must have item now that I’ve used it. I just wish it had a laser on BOTH brush head attachments!!

Reviewed by a busy dad, short of time, just trying to help people make decisions on how to spend their money - and support brands that are delivering quality reliable products.

Longer battery life and greater suction but heavier to use – I'm probably biased. This is the fourth Dyson stick vacuum that we have purchased. Having looked at some of the others around, I can't see myself moving away from them anytime soon. Basically, we found ourselves able to hand-off our old Dyson V8 to another family member with a smaller house. It had served us well and we had only recently replaced… Read more ·  1

the battery so it was still working fine. To replace it I went looking for what's next. I landed on the Gen5Detect Absolute based on looking at some online reviews (including some here on ProductReview.com.au) and playing around with an in-store demonstration unit.

The current RRP is AUD$1,549 but even Dyson themselves have discounted it to AUD$975. We managed to pick it up at JB Hi-Fi at AUD$978 less a further 10% so it worked out at just over AUD$880. At that price it's less than the V8 Absolute that Dyson are still selling for $990 (although I have seen them for a lot less).

Unboxing and setup was a breeze. It's the little things with Dyson that I really appreciate and so when I went to mount the wall dock I noted that the hole placements were identical to the old V8. That's a really thoughtful touch as I didn't need more holes in our laundry cupboard.

The main part of the machine is hefty - 3.5kg - so you really notice it when you pick it up. Getting it off the wall dock is fine for me but someone of a slight build could find it a challenge. Dyson has done away with the on-off trigger on this model and I think that's a backward step. It actually now takes two hands to turn-on or turn-off the unit - one to hold it and another to press the button on the back. Why can't they design a trigger with a simple finger-lock mechanism so you don't have to hold it in all the time you're using it?

The back also features a screen and a button that allows you to select the power level and to view how many particles it has collected. I'm not sure if I believe it, and it's really of no practical use that I can judge.

The display also shows the power remaining and this is a big improvement over our old V8. In using the device I note that when it's on hard floors and in Auto suction mode (not low-power Eco or battery-sucking Boost) it's good for around 40 minutes. That's plenty enough for our 4 bedroom home. However, when it's used on carpet the battery life drops much quicker - I would estimate it might go for no more than around 15 minutes. Of course, if you run it on Eco over hard flooring only it will probably last a full 70 minutes.

For the first week or so I've exclusively used the Digital Motorbar cleaner head. It's supposed to be able to be used on all kinds of floors and seems to do a great job. We have both cats and dogs so there is a lot of fur that gets around. A quick vacuum every day keeps it well under control.

Today, for the first time, I decided to try the Fluffy Optic cleaner head immediately after using the other head. I was stunned. I thought the other head was doing a great job on our hybrid flooring but the laser light showed otherwise and it was also evident in the bin and on the particle counter display. The 178% extra suction of the new model over the V8 was certainly evident and I'm not inclined to just rely on the Digital Motorbar cleaner head from here on.

disappointed that it failed so quickly – i am sorry but i am disappointed , i have had dysons for maybe 15 years now and the quality has just gone downhill but the price is high , used to by dyson because they were great , they lasted and the money paid was worth is , absolutely is not the case now . Within a year the head does not work and it is so loud it gives you a headache to use ,… Read more

i don’t recommend at all . Before you buy something expensive, it would last , not the case anymore . 26 march 25 , my mother also has bought this machine because you know i recommended it , the top bit which you should be able to pull off to clean that has brush in it , can not be opened and it also has become terribly noisey … what has this done … absolutely we are not brand loyal anymore to dyson .

Not as good as the v15 – Im a huge dyson fan that's no secret, absolutely loved my v15 complete it awsome with a rough collie and a malamute. Dyson were wonderful to deal with, with the one hiccup I had, with my v15. Having arthritis when i seen this on sale with no trigger I jumped in . I will be using my 45 day return after 1 week. Its heavier. Feels cheap. It doesn't… Read more

suck as well, the mats make the head stop spinning. And I flattened it, its supposed to have a bigger battery and I'd only vacuumed 2 days before. With the v15 i could go 5+ not vacuuming and not flatten it!

Was going to get another v15 when I send this is back as my mil has mine now, but Dyson have no stock and of course sales are finished with dyson and and the big sellers now have gen5 complete same price as dyson did, that's a bit rude

If you've not had a good Dyson before you may love it though it does a decent job just not as good as v15

Dyson Gen5 disappointed – We purchased a new Gen5 after our Dyson v12 died. So disappointed with it and want to return it. Such a backward step compared to older model. Says a bigger battery life, totally not true we get at best 40mins. When using the carpet head and you hit the skirting a terrible noise comes from the head like it's going to break. Suction is not as good… Read more

when using the smooth floor head, we have tiles and its pretty usless with pet hair and the light makes it worse.

Totally disappointed. Dyson offer 45 days return but only if you purchase from Dyson so Good Guys said sorry can't help you.. Waste of time both Dyson and Good Guys.

Not recommended – This unit is not of good build quality. Three weeks into using it, the red frills around the top part was starting to fall apart. A week or so later, the wheel attached to the bottom of the stick broke off. Seems to be a common problem with this model. Contacted Dyson directly and they just palmed it off a cosmetic stuff… well, not if the unit is not even 2 months old. VERY DISAPPOINTED and would not recommend. Show details

The head broke after one use! – Had I written this review last week it would be glowing, but unfortunately it's the second week of using it and I've already returned it because the wheel snapped off it. A quick internet search shows many others complaining of the same issue. Sure, it vacuums really well... before it breaks. Thankfully the retailer was understanding, they had… Read more

also had two customers with the same issue, so this isn't an isolated case. I was able to get my money back. I had only used the carpet head once when the wheel broke off... that just isn't good enough from a vacuum with such a high price tag.

Terrible – Would have to be the worst Dyson I’ve ever had the Dyson Detect Absolute, heavy and very cumbersome to manoeuvre around especially when using the hard floor tool. As for the detect tool, it doesn’t pick up a lot of the harder debris on the floor and only just manages to clean a light carpet and when you change the tool to the hard floor tool it’s… Read more

even worse on carpets. Not happy at all, much prefer my older Dyson. Very hard on the wrist to manoeuvre around especially if you have arthritis!

Not so superior – Okay I’ve owned a lot of various Dyson vacuums and at first I thought that this Dyson took the cake of awesomeness until I realised that the dirt on the floor had been flicking back out behind me even when using the ~ and + function on the head. The head motor is annoying when you need to pull off the tube and head to use the tool for those little… Read more

spots I find that the suction is low and the head doesn’t come back on automatically and requires you to switch off and on the appliance and or when the head gets caught. My v8 animal works a lot better in comparison but it’s just not as compact as what I would have liked. I find that the animal stick had a better battery run time also. So unfortunately I do not rate this product best of 2023 and wish I had of purchased an alternative product

AVOID if you have carpet or rugs – Edit to the below: After 1.5 Years of use I have just decided to use the "-" on the motor head and sometimes eco mode on my rugs to avoid the issue of the motorhead stopping. I also increased from 2 stars to 3. My motorhead now has a squeaky wheel which I will need to look at fixing myself. You will need to dig deep into youtube videos to find a… Read more

unbiased review or sponsored video to find out what im talking about below. Listen to some of the other low star reviews here.

Overall, avoid or consider other options if you have rugs or carpet. Or consider using the money back gurantee if you purchase directly from Dyson website. Im personally keeping it due to the hardwood floor performance and power button. To save you some research, the V15 motor head does slow down on carpet and rugs, but it doesnt stop. So consider the v15 if the trigger isnt a problem to you.

The Bad: If you have carpet or rugs around the house, you need to change the gates on the head to "-" setting to avoid the motor from stopping. If its in the middle or "+" the head will just stop. You also need to adjust the suction to Eco or Auto and hope it doesnt stop too. When it does stop you need to turn the vacuum on and off again. Also if you try to push the vacuum along to avoid it from stopping, it makes a bad grinding noise. I believe it might be the roller bristles rubbing on the anti hair tangle vanes! i guess over time this will wear the bristles out so you need a new roller soon. Also Dyson has designed it so you cant remove the dust bin filter(the metal grate). I believe a lot of dust will get clogged in here over time. At the moment im cleaning it out weelky with canned compressed air.

Since its a newer model, offical spare parts arent available yet. Everything is still for the v15 and lower models.

The Good: On hard wood floors, I love it. The foam roller does all the heavy work. The suction sounds like its on low most of the time in Auto mode. Occasionally ramps to boost mode. The laser is great. Also love the button power button which is why i purchased this over the v15 due to the trigger.

These are always on sale, so dont be too bumbed or feel rushed to buy one. I think they go on sale every 2nd month minumum!

Gen5 Detect cleverly detects and excels on wooden floors! – What the eye doesn’t see, the vacuum’s dust detection light clearly does, leaving all floor coverings spotless. A powerful efficient, cleaner. A little heavy on the wrist, yet worth it!

Great little vacuum – I purchased this vacuum about 4 months ago and it works great. I have both tiles and carpets and I really enjoy the fluffy optic head showing me where all the dust is in my house and it makes sure I really get a thorough cleaning. I have a very large house (5 bedrooms, 4 lounge rooms, as well as hallways kitchen and dining rooms) and I so find… Read more

that I can’t get through the whole house on 1 charge and I have to empty the bin compartment at least 4 times but I think it’s worth it because I wouldn’t want the machine to be any heavier.

I have very long hair and my hair almost never gets caught in the turbo brush, but if you’re using the turbo brush on a rug or carpet and it’s thick pile you might find that the spinning function will shut off and you have to turn the vacuum off and on again for it to work.

Overall the few issues I have with the gen5detect are well outweighed by its ease of use and vacuuming ability.