Customer Ratings & Reviews

This vacuum is amazing. It's our first wireless vacuum so we didn't know what to expect up front other than the premium Dyson price tag. We started using it and found that the battery lasts longer than what we need to get most jobs done. If you are vacuuming the whole house (ours is a two story 4 bedroom), then it would need a recharge between floors at most (one hour give or take). I will mention it is a little heavy. It has strong suction and picks up everything well. I really like the green laser-like light that comes on to show you what's there (hair, dirt, etc.) That works really well and I'm not sure how we gaged cleanliness prior to this? The attachments all work well and go on and off well too. It takes a couple of hours between full charges. We also bought a stand for it online which makes keeping it together much easier.

The Dyson Gen5detect cordless vacuum is truly exceptional. It combines powerful suction, smart technology, and incredible ease of use in one sleek machine. From the moment I started using it, I could see and feel the difference in how clean my floors were — the laser dust detection is amazing and actually shows you what you’re picking up! It’s lightweight, quiet, and super easy to maneuver around furniture. The LCD screen is very useful — it shows particle levels, battery life, and cleaning mode in real time. Plus, the run time is great — I can clean my whole apartment on a single charge. The 7 included accessories make it perfect for every surface and every corner — floors, couches, stairs, even hard-to-reach spots. Switching attachments is fast and easy, and emptying the bin is completely mess-free. This vacuum makes cleaning feel high-tech and even a little fun. Dyson nailed it again — the Gen5detect is worth every dollar. If you’re looking for a top-of-the-line cordless vacuum, this is it. Highly recommended!

We have owned a Dyson for 10 plus years. The v10 we had before still works well (so we thought) but the roller broke. We purchased this Dyson, after first use, we can tell that our previous one was not working as well as we thought. It managed to pick up more dust/debris from the carpets. We also have wood floors and the feature to see the dust/debris on there is awesome. I like that it shows the remaining batter time and you don’t have to hold a button for it to run, just press the power button once. It is a little heavier than the other vacuum but not much. Everyone in the family is able to use it without a problem. Hope this one last 3-5 years as well.

So I may be coming back to revisit this, but my initial impressions are this is a great vacuum. Battery life is great, has excellent suction, a decent set of accessories to start (though I wish Best Buy carried the add-on accessories that you can get direct from Dyson), and was easy to setup and get working. My only concern after having it for just over a month is the main attachment for use on carpet (see photos) has a wheel on its base that popped off and it appears that the screw broke. I exchanged it in store with no problem, but now I’m left wondering if it’s an engineering issue and it’ll do it again or if it was just a quality control issue and it’ll last for years. I’m still going to recommend it though as Dyson quality is typically very good and I’m leaning towards my experience just being a QC issue. If issues persist I’ll revisit and downgrade my score, otherwise I’ll come back after six months or so and put my score to five stars if things go smoothly.

Power and maneuverability, I find myself vacuuming more often due to ease of use. Charges quickly, decent size dust bin.

This vacuum is AMAZING! It is worth every single penny!! So much better than the Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum that I used for 3 years.

Powerful, sleek & versatile. I was hesitant to purchase it at first because of the hefty price tag and the variety of cheaper options but I have to admit this blows all similarly designed & purposed vacuums out of the water. Just get it, trust me. I'm returning mine for the bigger one !

Made my everyday cleaning experience so much better !! So easy to use ! I love it !

Exactly what I want run smooth and clean very good just love it

The most awesome vacuum I’ve owned thus far. It doesn’t miss anything! I have 3 boys so you can imagine the cleaning I do all day every day. My life is so much better with this vacuum cleaner

As a first-time Dyson vacuum user I love its HEPA filtration, informative LCD screen, and the Fluffy Optic cleaner. Dyson Gen5 Detect Cordless Vacuum offers a holistic and satisfying cleaning experience that sets it apart in the world of vacuum cleaners. It's certainly a worthy addition to my household.

Excellent vaccum better then any corded vaccum just wish we had two batteries to swap out hahaha but no could buy one if wanted too its amazing!!!

Absolutely amazing vacuum best one I have ever used and I am sooo happy I finally took the leap and just purchased it. I’ve been hesitant on buying a dyson for the past year and I’m soo happy I did!!

This is my first time owning and using a dyson. Over all I have really enjoyed it. After vacuuming my carpets they literally felt new again and so plush. Its also very satisfying so see how much its sucking up each pass. The thing I am a bit disappointed on is the battery life on it, especially when using it on boost. It will usually last approximately 15 minutes (when used on my hardwood floors). That’s been the thing ive disliked the most. I feel that at this price point it should at least come with a second battery. I tried buying a second battery but of course that was sold out. If you have a larger home i dont think this is the one for you. Haven’t fully decided if its worth keeping for that reason.

Amazing suction it literally hugs the floor. Huge difference from my Shark

Hello everyone. This is the best purchase I could have made. I am very happy. It works very quietly, cleans dirt very well, is maneuverable, beautiful, multifunctional and cleans dirt very, very well. I recommend it to everyone!

I was looking for good vacuum cleaner for my apartment. This one was best option for my hard floor and carpet rooms. Cause it wireless cleaning became so easy and enjoyable.

Works well but i wouldnt say its better than other cheaper models.

I cannot stress enough that this is a fantastic vacuum if it is your first Dyson. You will love the powerful suction, long battery life, superior build quality, and performance that will be shocking to comprehend at first. This Dyson Gen5 Detect Cordless Vacuum has all the features you need to tackle cleaning every corner of your home. I know this because this is my 3rd Dyson, and it is by far the best. Like I mentioned above, if this is your first, you will love it. You have reached the pinnacle of floor cleaning, and you simply will not find a better alternative. Now, only read further if you currently own or have owned a cordless Dyson. I will be going through a few likes and dislikes that I have noticed after using the Gen5 Detect for a few weeks. Also, for context, I own a Dyson V12 Torque Drive that I will be using as my point of comparison. First things first, I do own the first-generation Fluffy Optic™ attachment, and I can confirm that the second generation is much brighter and more effective in rooms with more light. Not being able to see the laser in a bright room was always a bit of an annoyance. I included a side-by-side comparison to show how much better the new Fluffy Optic™ really is. The laser is great but can also drive you nuts. It's so effective that you could come back 5 hours later and see all of the new dust that accumulated throughout the day. You will soon change your vacuuming habits. Let's talk about batteries. The run time on the Dyson Gen5 Detect is more than enough for how I use it. My home is about 1,500 sqft, and I can clean it all on one charge while keeping the setting on "AUTO." Just as a warning, your mileage may vary. My home is about 60% hardwood, and the fluffy roller does not use much power. If you use this vacuum for regular deep cleaning and your home is larger than mine with more carpet, you will want the Outsize version or possibly an extra battery. Weight! There's more. See what I did there? Okay, this vacuum is about 1lb heavier than the previous generations, which is a very noticeable difference after using my V12 for the past 2 years. I was genuinely concerned because my wife would complain about fatigue with the V12 while using it for longer sessions, especially on carpet. I am pleased to report that you should not be concerned about the added weight. The more I use the Gen5, the more I notice that it is actually easier to use and more controllable with the extra heft. I'm not an engineer, but I did take a logic class once in college, and I believe the extra weight helps reduce the effort needed to maneuver the vacuum on carpet when it creates a strong seal. Before, the vacuum weighed less but felt like it required more force to push the unit along. Trigger be gone! Thank you for removing the trigger! I know that many will miss this, but removing the power trigger and giving us a power button is a massive quality-of-life improvement. Here are some rapid-fire dislikes. 1) I think the handle needs to be larger. 2) The screen on the back does not fill the cutout in the plastic and looks cheap. If I were Dyson, I would have a purpose-built round LCD. 3) There are no mounting accessories offered other than the cheap option that comes with the vacuum. What are you thinking, Dyson? I love the freestanding mount for my V11 because I don't want to mount it to the wall. 4) Battery charge time is slow. I know they do this to save the battery, but you should seriously consider a second if you have a large home. So the big question on most people's minds will be, "If I already have a Dyson, should I upgrade?" My answer would be no. If you already own a Dyson V11 or newer, I would not recommend upgrading to the Gen5 Detect. The marginal improvements just don't warrant the upgrade. Sure, I love everything about this vacuum, but next to my V11, it's only somewhat better. Like I said at the beginning, if this is your first Dyson, you won't be disappointed. If you are replacing a Dyson, think twice, but you already know you will be getting a quality machine. Act accordingly.

Dyson continues to refine its cordless vacuums, with this Gen5detect model being its most powerful yet with 262AW (air watts) of suction on boost mode compared to the V11 185AW at boost I use now. Run time has also been extended to 70 minutes in Eco mode compared to 60 for the V11. The weight is up to 7.72 lbs. compared to 6.61 lbs. for V11. The bin capacity is the same at .2 gallons. Motorbar heads are the same size as well with 4.5 hr. charging time being equal. This model also comes with a fluffy optic head cleaner for hard floors that utilizes a green light that illuminates dirt on the floor – as well as any tile or wood imperfections. It works very well but is best viewed in a slightly dark room or dark floors. Also new is a dusting/crevice tool built into the vacuuming tube. The vacuum top shows run-time as well as a graph showing size of particles that have been vacuumed. This model is stated to now remove 99.9% of dirt down to .1 micron. And the biggest improvement – to my mind – is they have, finally, added a power button – no more having to hold a trigger!!!! In my real world use I was able to clean my 3100 sq ft house (30% carpet using motorbar and 70% tile/wood using optic cleaner) using eco mode with 10 minutes remaining – and I did not rush. I got 45 minutes using medium mode (same mix as eco) and 20 minutes on boost using crevice tool. While I have no real-world numbers as far as AW comparisons – this model in eco mode seems to have more suction than V11 in auto mode. It certainly has more running time and is definitely quieter. Using the optic head is great. But the downside is you can visually see that the floor gets much dirtier, much faster than one would think. As such vacuuming habits may need to be adjusted. The particle graph is fine but is more like keeping track of a video game score for me - rather than being helpful. Hair screw tool is great for cushions, stairs, etc. The built in crevice tool is nice as you don’t have to change heads or carry around other parts. But if you remove the built in crevice tool (to try to save a little weight) you cannot attach the hard tube – can only attach the combination tool. The combination tool works well enough for use on ceilings, curtains etc. - places built in tool can’t reach or is too small. Filter and optic head are both washable. 2-year warranty. This unit is pretty much better in every way than prior models - but it still has some old and new issues. The weight gets more evident the longer you use the vacuum. Luckily, it’s easy to switch from hand to hand now that it has a power button. The weight also makes it extremely cumbersome to use in a car, etc. In my opinion there needs to be a flexible hose included to attach tools to allowing for much easier use – kind of like the old canister vacuums had. Still no light on the motorbar. Unit still cannot stand by itself – it must be leaned against something, laid down flat or “parked” in the wall dok. Parts are not interchangeable to other V models as I can do between V10 & V11. Tube power connections are different leading down to the head. Also, battery size is longer than V11 and has a different connector fitting into the vacuum as well as a different power connection into battery. As such cannot cross use batteries and now must have 2 chargers set up. Maybe all 5detect model parts are interchangeable? In boost mode, if using crevice or combination tool attached directly to vacuum head - there is so much air exiting the vacuum that smaller bits get blown around making it hard to vacuum them up. This unit does not have the trademark “whirl” sound when it is turned off, which I have to say I miss. Overall, another step forward for Dyson that is more powerful and quieter than any prior model - but with that power comes weight. Also, to move forward I guess they had to break with prior models’ interchangeability, which is disappointing. I wonder too at what point will size/weight be too much as this model is right on the edge for me. Having been able to test competitors’ cordless models I have to say that for me Dyson is the benchmark. Also having used prior Dyson models I can attest to the fact they function well in the long term. So, I do recommend this model - especially for someone new to their line. But if you currently have a working Dyson cordless vacuum (especially one with removable battery) I would suggest waiting as these older units are pretty great and lighter too.