What We Loved
- Accessories & ToolsDyson sells lots of compatible tools for all kinds of tasks, including a thin crevice tool, and an awkward gap tool.
- Build quality & durabilityIt’s well built
- Cleaning PerformanceThe embedded dirt that was lifted from deep within my carpets was far more than I thought possible.the long pile area rug in my living room can be tricky to clean and although it did, on a couple of occasions, cause the roller in the floorhead to stop turning
- Comparative performanceI found not only one of the best vacuum cleaners you can buy, but probably the best vacuum I've ever used.The Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum ... lacks the laser and particle sensor of the Dyson, and it's not as thorough
- Ergonomics & HandlingRemoving the wand to reveal the built-in crevice tool and brush is a super handy function.
- Filtration / Dust ContainmentWashable lifetime HEPA filterThe Gen5detect is supposed to be the world's most powerful HEPA cordless vacuum.
- Noise levelThe boost mode hit about 83dB on my noise metereco mode, which reduced the sound to a gentler 70dB
- Overall opinionthis is the best vacuum I've ever used.
- Power setting versatilityThere are three power levels; eco, auto, and boost.
- Stair-cleaning convenienceI have both carpeted and wood floored stairs and found it to be a convenient cleaner for both.
- VersatilityThis is a vacuum that can cope with transitioning from hard floor to carpet and back again without a fuss.the robust selection of tools give it the versatility to be used all around the home.
Just Okay
- Convertible handheld designthe press of a button detaches the lower part of the wand and leaves this tool attached, for a quick and easy transition into handheld mode.as a handheld vacuum it feels bulky when cleaning in confined spaces, like a car.
Needs Improvement
- Portabilityit was too heavy and bulky to do much more.
- Price & ValueExpensive$1000 is a lot to spend for cleaner floors.I’m still struggling to justify the price tag
What We Loved
- Accessories & ToolsIncludes two cleaner headsAltogether, this vacuum equips you with a generous set of tools to help reach every nook and cranny of the house
- Cleaning PerformanceFor those who have low pile carpets and are obsessed with sucking out every bit of sand or embedded piece of dirt, the Gen5detect is the most effective vacuum for this purpose.it picked up 96% of the debrisIt's not as effective with larger debris
- Controls & UIWe very much liked the modern digital control and info screen on the control head.
- Convertible handheld designThe Gen5 has an easy handheld transition, making quick grabs on upholstery a streamlined process
- Filtration / Dust ContainmentWith a low reading of just 37 small particles in the air, this vacuum is a great pick for anyone worried about poor filtration.the Gen5detect has a true HEPA filter
- Overall opinionThe Gen5 consistently stood out for its superior cleaning performance, and we couldn't be happier with the results.
- Pet-Ready FeaturesFor households with dogs or cats that shed constantly, the Gen5detect is a game-changerwe were impressed by how well this Dyson grabbed dog hair and sent it to the dustbin.A note that you'll also need to check the roller for long hair, as extensions tend to get caught around it.
- Stair-cleaning convenienceThe mini motorized tool worked skillfully on furniture, easily picking up pet hair from stairs and pet beds.
- Tool-change simplicityIt makes switching from floors to furniture quick and easy.
Just Okay
- Ergonomics & Handlingthere's a noticeable amount of resistance while pushing.we often get fatigued early on in our cleaning routine.other aspects, such as maintaining the product and using the separate attachments, were definitely a positive contrast.
Needs Improvement
- Price & ValueVery priceyit's also one of the most expensive models in the lineup.
What We Loved
- Cleaning Performancedelivered a powerful yet quiet clean on all types of floorsreliable cleaning on both hard floors and carpet
- Convertible handheld designa new integrated crevice tool hidden in the wand makes converting it to handheld easier than ever.
- Filtration / Dust ContainmentWhole-machine HEPA filtrationcapture particles as small as 0.1 microns
- Noise levelpowerful yet quiet cleannoticeably quieter than its predecessor, and pretty quiet in general for a vacuum.it clocked up 60dB on Eco mode, 64.5dB in Auto and 78.6dB in Boost mode.
- Pet-Ready FeaturesIt picks up hair reliably and the detangling features are effective too
Just Okay
- Bin & BagBin capacity: 0.2 gallon / 0.77L
- Comparative performanceCheaper models offer similar cleaning performance
What We Loved
- Accessories & Toolsuseful accessories that aided in reducing tangles in our long & pet hair tests
- Assembly and SetupOut of the box, the device is essentially ready to clean.setup takes a single person less than 5 minutes to complete.
- Bin & Bag0.2 gallon dustbin (0.76 liters)
- Brush rollDigital Motorbar cleaning headbuilt-in combs that help reduce tangling
- Build quality & durabilityThe overall build quality is fantastic
- Cleaning PerformanceLow Carpet 98.4%High Carpet 97.6%
- Controls & UIa display, which conveys information about the vacuum as you clean.it will display current particulate intake and after cleaning it will display a report of the cleaning session.
- Convertible handheld designthe ability to switch to handheld mode without needing to attach an accessory.
- Cordless convenienceCordless Yes
- Filtration / Dust ContainmentFilter HEPA
- Noise levelEco 69.2 dB Auto 75.2 dB Boost 78.3 dBThe noise levels we recorded for the Dyson Gen5 Detect fall within expected levels for a high performance vacuum.
- Overall opinionThe Dyson Gen5 Detect is an expensive yet remarkable cordless stick vacuum.If you really want the absolute best and don’t mind the steep price the Dyson Gen5 Detect can’t be beat.
- Pet-Ready FeaturesPet Hair Removed 100%Pet hair performance was exceptional
- Suction & Airflow262 AW (air watts) of suction power.
- Tool-change simplicityreduces the hassle of changing out (and storing) accessories as you clean.
Needs Improvement
- Price & ValueIncredibly expensiveit is pricey
What We Loved
- Accessories & ToolsTwo premium floorheads (Fluffy Optic for hard floors and Motorbar for all surfaces), the motorized Hair Screw tool
- Battery & ChargingDyson Gen5 Detect – 27.3landing firmly in the number one spot.
- Carpet PerformanceThe Gen5 Detect earned a perfect 40 out of 40 in our carpet deep clean test
- Ergonomics & HandlingA new push-button power switch replaces Dyson’s old trigger for easier room-to-room use
- Filtration / Dust ContainmentThe Gen5 Detect scored 15 out of 15 in our filtration test, nearly doubling the average of 8.51.That means it doesn’t just pick up fine particles—it traps them.
- Overall opinionemerged as the clear standout of 2025represents the pinnacle of cordless vacuum technology right nowthe Dyson Gen5 Detect is our top recommendation for 2025.
- Pet-Ready Featuresmake quick work of fine dust, pet hair, and embedded grit
- Versatilityequipped with a highly versatile and premium set of attachments
Just Okay
- Bin & BagDust Bin Capacity: 750ml
- Noise levelNoise Level: 84db
Needs Improvement
- Price & Valueone of the most expensive cordless vacuums available, priced far above the average cordless vacuum cleaner.
No attribute scores available.
What We Loved
- Accessories & Toolsrange of attachments including a motorized brush roll crevice tool and combination tool
- Filtration / Dust Containmentadvanced filtration system that captures 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns
- Overall opinionbest choice for those looking for a top-of-the-line cordless vacuum
- Suction & AirflowDyson's most powerful suction thanks to its Advanced hyperdia Motor that generates up to 200 30 air wats of suction power
What We Loved
- Accessories & ToolsI can take this off and I can put different attachments on right on the tool
- Assembly and Setupso you simply just turn it on it's got three modes of operation so it's got a power button you turn it on it's going to start off in auto mode we've got low back to Auto and then boost
- Battery & Chargingit does come with a wall charger you're going to plug it in right to the front of this vacuum cleaner to charge it it's going to let you know the status of the charge
- Bin & Bagit gives you a big dust bin and lots of suctionit does have a very large bin to hold a lot of dirt and debris
- Cleaning Performancelet's see how well the Gen 5 does on carpet ... it's doing a good job wow if I find it's too hard to push I can open up more Vin now it's easier to push on carpet I like that ... it's actually deep cleaning it pretty good
- Controls & UIby the screen you can also tell how many particles it's picked up and when your floor is cleanthe display shows me how much time is left before the battery is depletedthe display will change it's going to show you how big the particles are that it's picking up ... when the suction is ramping up or down in auto mode it's also going to have bars to let you know how dirty the floor is and you can keep vacuuming and watch those bars come over to the left and they'll turn green
- Convertible handheld designI can take this off and I can put different attachments on right on the tool
- Ergonomics & Handlingthe grip is nice and easyI can't stress enough how easy this is to rollvery easy to maneuver
- Filtration / Dust Containmentit does have HEPA filtration so you're simply going to turn this they make that so easy I can clean this I can wash this off
- Floorhead designit does come with this for cleaning carpet so we can take this off this is a powered brush head and if your carpet is really thick you're going to want to let a little bit more air in you can move this lever you'll see that it's going to let more air in when it's over to the minus it opens up more fins so it's easier to push on carpet when you go to plus it closes off that to have more suction
- Handle comfort & gripthe grip is nice and easyI do like the the grip on here it is easy it's a little bit heavy through here
- Overall durability/longevitydo things break on any vacuum cleaner yeah things break on any vacuum clear ... Hippa filters are readily available ... I think you can even buy replacement batteries this battery does come off you know it just seems like a very well-built vacuum cleaner
What We Loved
- Carpet PerformanceThe best performing options are strictly those with high airflow and the latest brush roll design with the combs, and notches wrapping around the brush. Models that have these features include the...Gen5 Detect
Needs Improvement
- Noise levelthe Gen5 Detect is the noisiest option, breaching the 80-decibel range in the auto setting, and was close to 90 decibels in the max setting
What We Loved
- Build quality & durabilityhighquality build across the board
- Controls & UIrobust display that conveys device information and particulate data about the cleaning session
- Ergonomics & Handlingincredible usability
- Pet-Ready Featuresremoved all of the pet hair from carpet
- Tool-change simplicitysimple press of the button you can easily transition to handheld mode
Needs Improvement
What We Loved
- Carpet Performancedigital motorbar cleaner head tackles deep cleaning hair tangles
- Controls & UILCD screen adds a layer of convenience by showing the amount of dust collected the power mode in use and any maintenance alerts
- Convertible handheld designability to convert into a handheld vacuum
- Filtration / Dust Containmentwhole machine hepoiltration traps 99.99% of particles even those as small as 0.1 microns
- Pet-Ready Featuresdigital motorbar cleaner head tackles deep cleaning ... pet fur
- Versatilityversatility
What We Loved
- Accessories & Toolscomes with a range of attachments including a digital motorbar cleaner head a fluffy optic cleaner head with a green light to reveal hidden dust on hard floors a hair screw tool for pet owners a combination tool for versatile cleaning and a wand with a built-in dusting and crevice tool
- Controls & UIintuitive LCD interface that displays the cleaning mode remaining battery life and a real-time particle graph
- Filtration / Dust Containmentit captures and traps particles as small as 0.3 microns
- Suction & Airflowmaximum suction power of up to 262 air Watts
What We Loved
- Aesthetic design & finishsignature techy look
- Build quality & durabilityfeels solid and engineered to last
- Cleaning Performancedeep cleaning carpets
- Controls & UIbright LCD screen on top that gives you real-time info
- Cordless convenienceBoth vacuums are cordless, so you're free to move wherever
- Navigation (Robot Vacuums)PZO sensor detects particles as small as 0.1 microns
- Price & ValueDyson is the cheaper option at $800
- Suction & Airflowup to 262 air watts of suction
What We Loved
- Accessories & Toolsattachment set is one of the best around
- Cleaning Performanceperfect on the deep clean
- Filtration / Dust Containmentperfect on the deep clean and filtration tests
- Motor efficiency / runtime-per-watt (cordless)top five battery efficiency scores
- Suction & Airflowalmost the highest suction scores
Just Okay
- Price & Valuecosts almost $1,000
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