Dyson V12 Detect Slim vs Dyson V15 Detect

The short verdict

V15 Detect edges it on score

The V15 Detect leads overall; pick the V12 Detect Slim if its strengths below matter more to you.

V12 Detect Slim

8.7

V15 Detect

9.0

Choose the V12 Detect Slim if

Apartments and hard-floor homes

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Choose the V15 Detect if

Mixed-floor homes with pets and allergies

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At a glance

Key differences

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Performance1 difference

Suction (air watts)

150 AW

240 AW

Battery & charging1 difference

Charging time

4 h

4.5 h

Design4 differences

Depth Mm

14.09 in (35.8 cm)

10.2 in (25.9 cm)

Height Mm

45.59 in (115.8 cm)

49.61 in (126 cm)

Weight Kg

2.37 kg

3.1 kg

Width Mm

9.84 in (25 cm)

9.8 in (24.9 cm)

Connectivity1 difference

Filter Type

99.99% to 0.3 microns

Advanced whole-machine HEPA, 99.99% to 0.3 microns

General1 difference

Dust bin

0.35 L

0.76 L

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V12 Detect Slim vs V15 Detect

V15 Detect edges it on score

Key differences

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