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Dyson V12 Detect Slim
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V12 Detect Slim

Most of the V15's brains at 2.4 kg.

Stick & Cordless Vacuums
8.7/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensusSee score breakdown ↓
Buying call

The V12 Detect Slim keeps the dust-revealing light, a piezo dust sensor and the LCD, but drops to 150 AW and a 0.35 L bin. At 2.37 kg it is one of the lightest full-feature sticks here. Small homes and apartments get the smart features without the bulk.

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Key specs
Runtime
60 min
Suction
150 AW
Bin
0.35 L
Weight
2.37 kg
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Buying decision

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The V12 Detect Slim keeps the dust-revealing light, a piezo dust sensor and the LCD, but drops to 150 AW and a 0.35 L bin. At 2.37 kg it is one of the lightest full-feature sticks here. Small homes and apartments get the smart features without the bulk.

Best for

Apartments and hard-floor homes

Not for

Big carpeted houses with heavy shedding

Main strength2.37 kg, light for a full-feature stick
Main weakness0.35 L bin fills fast
Reasons to buy
2.37 kg, light for a full-feature stick
Piezo dust sensor and LCD readout
60-minute runtime
Reasons to avoid
0.35 L bin fills fast
150 AW is mid-pack
No HEPA claim on the US page
Measured view8.7/10What the pros say.
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Product data

Full specifications

17 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Suction (air watts)
150 AW
Runtime Min
60 min
Charging time
4 h
Dust bin
0.35 L
Wet/dry
dry
Converts to handheld
Yes
Warranty
2 years
Type
stick
Display
LCD
Width
9.84 in (25 cm)
Depth
14.09 in (35.8 cm)
Height
45.59 in (115.8 cm)
Weight Kg
2.37 kg
Dirt / dust sensing
Yes
Dust-reveal light
Yes
Anti Tangle
Yes
Filter Type
99.99% to 0.3 microns
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