The Dyson Gen5detect/Gen5detect Absolute is Dyson’s 2023 flagship cordless stick model. It’s the successor to the Dyson V15 Detect, and it features a range of small tweaks and adjustments, including an on/off button as opposed to a power trigger, a brighter light for its Fluffy Optic floorhead, and a combination tool built into its wand, which was a feature previously found on only select variants of the V15. Overall, though, it’s more of an iterative improvement than a revolution, and it occupies a similar niche to the V15 in being one of the most powerful, feature-packed stick vacuums on the market, albeit at a noticeably higher price point.
Our Verdict
8.0 Bare Floor
The Dyson Gen5detect is great for cleaning bare floors. It does a great job of clearing away various kinds of debris on hard surfaces like laminate or hardwood, and it comes bundled with a separate floorhead with a soft roller and an LED light to help you see fine dust on hard surfaces. It also has a pretty long battery life for a cordless vacuum, and while there are a few weak points, it feels slightly better built than many other Dyson vacuums.
Pros
- Superb overall cleaning performance.
- Bagless design incurs minimal recurring costs.
- Automatic power adjustment feature.
- LED light on soft roller floorhead to help see fine debris.
Cons
- Build quality is sub-par in certain areas.
