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Dyson

Gen5detect

A 262 AW Dyson with a 70-minute battery.

Stick & Cordless Vacuums
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Buying call

Gen5detect pairs 262 AW with whole-machine HEPA filtration and a quoted 70-minute runtime. Dyson's US store no longer lists it, so check stock. When you can find it, it sits between the V15 and the V16 on paper.

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Key specs
Runtime
70 min
Suction
262 AW
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Gen5detect pairs 262 AW with whole-machine HEPA filtration and a quoted 70-minute runtime. Dyson's US store no longer lists it, so check stock. When you can find it, it sits between the V15 and the V16 on paper.

Best for

Allergy households that want peak filtration

Not for

Shoppers who need a current US listing

Main strength262 AW suction
Main weaknessRetired from dyson.com US
Reasons to buy
262 AW suction
Whole-machine HEPA filtration
70-minute rated runtime
Reasons to avoid
Retired from dyson.com US
Specs need hand-checking
Two-year warranty
Measured view8.9/10What the pros say.
Head to head

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Product data

Full specifications

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Suction (air watts)
262 AW
Runtime Min
70 min
Charging time
4.5 h
Wet/dry
dry
Converts to handheld
Yes
HEPA filtration
Yes
Warranty
2 years
Type
stick
Anti Tangle
Yes
Filter Type
Whole-machine HEPA filtration
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