Dyson Gen5 Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Pros

• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.9
  Testing-based reviews report excellent large-debris pickup on hard floors (e.g., rice/cereal/litter-style debris), helped by strong airflow and effective floorhead design. It’s consistently described as able to handle both fine and chunky messes without constant rework.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  The Gen5 Outsize is counted among Dyson’s best hard-floor performers, pairing strong airflow with the Fluffy Optic head to lift fine surface dust effectively across large areas. Multiple reviewers say the green laser reveals hidden dust and makes it easier to achieve a visibly cleaner finish on hard floors.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.8
  Like other modern Dysons, the Gen5 Outsize uses a fully sealed whole-machine HEPA filtration system to keep fine dust and allergens contained. Multiple reviews specifically call out upgraded HEPA media and strong dust containment as a standout feature, especially for large homes and pet hair.
• Debris illumination ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.8
  The Fluffy Optic green laser illumination is one of the most consistently praised features, with reviewers noting it reveals dust better than standard LEDs and can make floors look cleaner than expected. Some warn it can be obsessive-inducing for detail-focused cleaners because it highlights so much fine debris.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Multiple reviews highlight pet-focused strengths: strong pet-hair pickup on carpets, low-tangle brush design, and a Hair Screw tool that’s repeatedly praised for pet hair. This model is frequently framed as ideal for shedding-heavy households if budget and weight aren’t dealbreakers.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.8
  On carpets the Gen5 Outsize’s wide head and strong suction lift embedded debris and pet hair efficiently, making quick work of large floor areas that would take smaller sticks more passes. Multiple reviews and tests report near-perfect pet hair pickup and strong deep-clean outcomes, with the only recurring caveat being that the wider head can slightly reduce suction concentration versus the Gen5 Detect.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.8
  Across reviews and tests, Eco/Low runtimes commonly land around ~70–75 minutes per battery (with some measured results slightly above 72 minutes). With two included batteries, total Eco runtime is often described in the ~140–160+ minute range, while Auto/Medium is notably shorter but still strong for a cordless.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Usability is repeatedly rated very highly in testing-oriented reviews due to strong performance, long runtime, and convenience features like the button power system and built-in tool. The main usability drawbacks are physical: the heavier, wider Outsize format can be less comfortable and harder in tight areas than smaller Dysons.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.7
  The Gen5 Outsize is repeatedly highlighted for its dual, swappable batteries and included extra charger in some packages, enabling extended cleaning without waiting to recharge. Charge time is commonly cited around 4.5 hours per battery, and the detachable design makes “swap and keep going” a core advantage.
• Suitability for heavy-duty use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.7
  Multiple reviewers position the Gen5 Outsize as purpose-built for heavy-duty, whole-home cleaning: wider floorhead for fewer passes, XL bin for fewer dumps, sealed HEPA filtration, and two batteries for extended sessions. It’s repeatedly recommended for large homes where interruptions matter more than weight.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  Crevice performance is described as strong in testing-focused reviews, with minimal issues reported on crevice trials. The included crevice tool and high suction help address grooves and tight edges on hard floors.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  In review testing and commentary, edge cleaning is described as strong with minimal issues, especially when using the appropriate head and suction mode. This aligns with its overall high pickup performance and well-designed floorheads.
• Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  Reviewers call out a bleeding-edge feature mix for a stick vacuum: bright laser dust illumination, sealed HEPA system, auto suction adjustment with particle counting, a triggerless on/off design, and built-in wand tool storage. At the same time, some classify the particle display as cool-but-nonessential rather than a must-have innovation.
• Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  The built-in wand-stored crevice/brush tool is repeatedly highlighted as a practical convenience: quick access without carrying extra pieces. This feature is framed as a meaningful usability improvement over models that require separate tool handling.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.7
  Anti-tangle performance is repeatedly praised: detangling comb structures and the Hair Screw tool keep wrap very low, and some tests report essentially zero long-hair tangling. A minority of commentary notes hair can still accumulate around axle/end-cap gaps on certain rollers, though this is framed as occasional maintenance rather than chronic failure.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  The Gen5 Outsize feels solidly built with robust plastics and a premium overall construction intended for frequent use. Some testing notes minor flex near the built-in crevice tool area, but overall impressions remain that durability and fit/finish are high for a flagship stick vacuum.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Objective test writeups report strong low-pile carpet pickup (mid-to-high 90% debris removal in some tests), with good handling of mixed debris types. It’s generally framed as excellent on low-pile carpets for a cordless stick.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Maintenance is generally described as manageable: empty the bin, keep filters maintained, and benefit from anti-tangle heads that reduce brush cleanup. However, the larger number of attachments can add organizational overhead, and some users may need occasional axle/end-cap hair cleanup.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.6
  The Outsize’s extra-large bin (commonly cited as 0.5 gal / ~1.9 L, about 150% larger than Gen5 Detect) reduces emptying frequency and suits big cleaning sessions. The tradeoff is added bulk and weight, and some reviewers note the battery may run out before the bin fills in lighter-duty homes.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.6
  Most reviews reference a strong accessory set: Fluffy Optic head (laser), Digital Motorbar XL, Hair Screw tool, combination tool, built-in crevice/dusting tool, and a dock/stand depending on package. The number of tools is a plus for whole-home cleaning but can add storage/organization hassle.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.6
  Reviews consistently describe very strong suction/airflow (often citing ~250–280 AW) with excellent pickup across hard floors and carpets. Some lab comparisons note the wider Motorbar XL can spread suction over a larger area, slightly reducing suction concentration versus the regular Gen5 Detect head, but it still performs well above average.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Anti-tangle and detangling head designs are repeatedly credited with keeping clogs low, even with pet hair and long hair. Some reviewers mention it handles messy material (like hay and heavy fur) without quickly tangling into a clog-prone mass.
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Tool and mode switching is generally described as straightforward: quick conversion to handheld, easy mode toggling, and fast access to the built-in wand tool. The overall size/weight can make frequent tool use more tiring for above-floor tasks, even if the mechanisms themselves are simple.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  Auto/Medium mode is repeatedly described as sensor-driven suction adjustment based on floor dirt levels, with real-time feedback shown on the LCD. Reviewers generally like the automation for optimizing performance and runtime, though some see the particle data display as more novelty than necessity.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Emptying is widely described as straightforward and relatively mess-controlled, aided by the large transparent bin and a simple lever/flip mechanism. The larger bin also reduces how often emptying is required during big cleaning sessions.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.5
  The Gen5 platform’s controls get strong marks: a power button replaces the trigger, modes cycle through Eco/Auto/Boost, and an LCD shows remaining runtime plus alerts and particle data. Several reviewers find the particle readout interesting but not especially useful day-to-day.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  High-pile carpet results are described as very strong in testing (high 90% debris pickup in at least one dataset), and deep-clean scoring is above average in comparisons. Some reviewers still note a small penalty versus the Gen5 Detect due to suction being spread across the wider Motorbar XL.
• Floorhead design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4
  The core floorhead setup is frequently praised: Fluffy Optic for hard floors and Digital Motorbar XL for mixed floors/carpets. The XL Motorbar is wider (often cited around 25% wider than the Detect’s), improving coverage speed but sometimes slightly reducing deep-clean intensity due to suction being distributed across a wider opening.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.3
  The Gen5 Outsize is framed as a flagship option best suited to very large homes, delivering Gen5-level cleaning with extra bin capacity and runtime that can justify its cost for users who truly need that scale. Across reviews it’s praised as a top-tier performer, but often caveated as too expensive and too heavy for many buyers, with the Gen5 Detect frequently recommended instead for better ergonomics/value.
• Comparative performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Independent tests and comparison reviews often place it among the top cordless vacuums available, with excellent debris and hair performance. However, some head-to-head testing ranks the Gen5 Detect above the Outsize due to better ergonomics and slightly stronger suction concentration/deep-clean performance at the regular-sized head.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Measured noise in testing sits roughly from the high 60s dB in Eco to the high 70s dB in Boost, with other reviewers describing it as refined or quieter than older models. Overall it’s still a typical loud cordless in higher modes, but not an outlier compared with premium competitors.
• Cyclone performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Reviews note Dyson’s Gen5 multi-cyclone approach and cite differences like more cyclones on the Outsize versus Detect in some comparisons, supporting strong separation and sustained performance. This is discussed as part of Dyson’s broader Gen5 engineering focus on power and filtration.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Storage is a recurring pain point for some packages that rely on a wall dock requiring drilling. Reviews that include or discuss the freestanding Floor Dok/Floor Dok-style stand praise it for holding attachments neatly, though it uses floor space like any freestanding solution.
• Runtime (Measured, Boost/Turbo) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.7
  Boost/High runtime is consistently described as short-duration power, often around ~7–16 minutes depending on the head used. Reviewers frame Boost as useful for spot deep cleaning rather than whole-home vacuuming due to battery drain.
• Airflow blowback ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  At least one test-focused review flags occasional blowback when approaching small/light debris piles, where airflow can push particles before fully capturing them. This is mentioned as a minor downside alongside otherwise excellent pickup results.