Dyson Gen5 Detect

Pros

• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Owners consistently find the Gen5 Detect quick and intuitive to assemble, with clearly labeled parts that slot together in about a minute and flexible options to plug the charger straight into the battery or use the included wall dock for charging and storage.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Motor efficiency / runtime-per-watt (cordless) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.9
  On hard floors, the Gen5 Detect removes fine dust extremely effectively, with the Fluffy Optic head revealing tiny particles that looked invisible and tests showing near-perfect pickup, leading reviewers to feel both horrified at how much dust they had missed and impressed at how clean their wood floors became.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 14 reviews 4.9
  The Gen5 Detect delivers class leading suction and airflow, with independent tests measuring some of the highest debris pickup and power levels of any cordless vacuum.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 12 reviews 4.9
  A fully sealed HEPA system gives the Gen5 Detect perfect filtration scores in lab and smoke tests, capturing fine dust and allergens at a level that far exceeds typical cordless vacuums.
• Debris illumination ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.9
  Dyson’s Fluffy Optic system projects a bright, low angle green beam that makes dust and crumbs stand out on hard floors and under furniture, helping users see exactly where more cleaning is needed.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.8
  The Gen5 Detect performs very well in pet homes, with strong suction, a Hair Screw tool, and anti-tangle floorheads that clear fur from upholstery, carpets, stairs, and pet beds, making it feel like a game-changer for heavy shedding even if some long hair can still wrap on the main brushroll.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
• Suitability for heavy-duty use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 11 reviews 4.8
  It includes a premium suite of tools and floorheads that cover hard floors, carpets, crevices, and upholstery, reinforcing its role as a true do everything cordless cleaner.
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  The Gen5 Detect’s dust bin is easy to remove and reattach, and reviewers find that emptying it after each use is straightforward and relatively mess free, with some allergy sufferers preferring to dump the contents outdoors to avoid resuspended dust in the home.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Maintenance on the Gen5 Detect is fairly simple, with a washable HEPA filter intended to last the life of the machine, a washable Fluffy Optic roller, and a bin and tools that can be taken apart for periodic cleaning, leaving little regular upkeep beyond emptying the dust bin and occasional rinsing.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.7
  Compared with the V15, the Gen5 Detect offers a longer real-world runtime that can stretch to roughly an hour or more on lower settings, with some third-party testing clocking default runtimes closer to 66–67 minutes but still well above the group average and more than enough for typical whole-home cleans.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.7
  Across extensive testing the Gen5 Detect stands out as an exceptional cordless vacuum and a clear Best Performance winner, though its heavy feel and very high price limit it to buyers who want the most advanced Dyson regardless of budget.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.7
  The Digital Motorbar head and strong suction let the Gen5 Detect pull pet hair and embedded debris out of carpets with just a few passes, with tests often approaching complete removal and only occasional fuzzy clumps that a slower or extra pass can pick up, while the detangling system and Hair Screw tool also perform very well on sofas, stairs, and pet beds.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Smart features like automatic suction adjustment and particle detection let the Gen5 Detect tune its power to floor type and dirt levels, improving both cleaning efficiency and battery use.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.5
  The Gen5 Detect delivers exceptional battery life and efficiency across its power modes, earning Dyson’s best battery scores in testing and supporting long real world cleaning sessions.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.5
  The Gen5 Detect replaces Dyson’s traditional trigger with an on–off button and uses an LCD to show particle counts, battery estimates, and maintenance alerts, making controls straightforward even if the live dirt graph and particle feedback can feel more like a novelty or overkill than a must-have feature for some owners.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  Reviewers describe the Gen5 Detect as a well-built, robust machine, with solid-feeling plastics and sturdy tools that reinforce the sense of premium construction, suggesting good durability even if the weight is higher than some competing sticks.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviewers find the Gen5 Detect highly capable on stairs, using either the smaller motorized tools or the main floorhead to clean both carpeted and wood steps thoroughly, with the main limitation being the weight rather than cleaning performance.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Suitability for small spaces ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The Gen5 Detect is particularly well suited to small and medium-size homes and apartments, offering more than enough power and runtime for compact spaces, though some reviewers find its bulk and weight less ideal for very tight or confined areas like small car interiors.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.4
  An automatic hair-detangling system in the Digital Motorbar brushroll and a dedicated Hair Screw tool reduce wrap compared to typical vacuums, and reviewers note that the hair-removal vanes generally keep hair from building up during regular use, though very long hair and extensions can still wind around the roller and need periodic clearing, which is made easier by the removable brushroll design.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4
  With multiple floorheads, a quick-switch handheld configuration, and specialized tools, the Gen5 Detect adapts easily between hard floors, various carpet types, crevices, and above-floor dusting, delivering strong cleaning performance across a wide range of household surfaces, though its weight can make extended handheld work feel less comfortable.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.3
  An on/off button, auto-adjusting head, LCD display with particulate and battery info, and a clever built-in crevice and dusting tool make the Gen5 Detect straightforward and even enjoyable to use, with reviewers reporting very simple setup and quick transitions from floors to crevices, though its strong suction and weight can make it harder to push on carpet and tiring over longer or handheld sessions for some users.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  With its mini motorized tool and strong suction, the Gen5 Detect cleans pet hair and debris from stairs, furniture, and pet beds very effectively, extending its usefulness well beyond floors, though some users report that the handheld body feels heavy and bulky during extended above-floor or car interior cleaning.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  The Gen5 Detect keeps Dysons bold, tech-forward aesthetic, looking like a premium machine with a slightly bulkier, more eye-catching profile than many minimalist cordless sticks.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  On high-pile carpet, the Gen5 Detect still outperforms the average vacuum on embedded fine debris, with reviewers seeing surprising amounts of sand and grit lifted from long-pile rugs, but tests show its strong suction can pull the head deep into the pile so larger debris is more easily pushed aside or can even stop the brushroll, requiring slower passes and some repositioning to reach its best results.
• Mopping performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 3.8
  The Gen5 Detect’s slim, cordless stick body is easy to steer and can recline nearly flat for reaching under furniture, but its top-heavy weight and very strong suction add noticeable push resistance on carpets, with some reviewers reporting arm fatigue in both stick and handheld modes and finding it too bulky for extended car detailing or overhead work.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
  Along baseboards and room edges, the Gen5 Detect generally cleans well and can be especially effective in hard-floor hallways and tight stair areas, though some tests still find a thin line of dust or the need for extra passes compared to its outstanding performance over open floor areas.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.5
  Noise measurements around 83 dB on Boost and about 70 dB on Eco put the Gen5 Detect in the typical range for cordless vacuums, and reviewers generally find that using Eco mode offers a noticeably gentler sound profile while still providing adequate cleaning power.