Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum

Pros

• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Carpet testing finds it lifting an entire heavy sand load from rugs, giving it exceptional deep cleaning performance on pile compared with typical cordless competitors.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Floorhead design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The torque drive floorhead is praised for its balanced design that transitions smoothly between hard floors and carpet, letting most owners clean mixed surfaces without needing to swap heads.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 15 reviews 5.0
  Reviews consistently describe the V15 Detect as one of the most powerful cordless vacuums available, with outstanding sealed and unsealed suction and airflow that maintain deep-cleaning performance across hard floors and carpet even after extended use.
• Debris illumination ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 15 reviews 4.9
  Reviewers highlight the green laser on the fluffy head as a standout feature, revealing dust and hair other vacuums leave unseen and making it easier to spot and remove fine debris, especially in dim areas under furniture.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.9
  A sealed bin, strong filtration and a washable main filter allow the V15 Detect to trap fine dust and allergens effectively, and owners can rinse most non electronic parts to keep emissions low and performance high over time.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.9
  Multiple reviews note that the V15 Detect excels at removing fine dust from hard floors, with its fluffy head and strong suction leaving bare surfaces virtually spotless in tests with sand and other small debris.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.9
  Reviews describe the V15 kit as generous, with multiple floorheads, the laser fluffy head, a powerful anti-tangle screw tool and several small nozzles that make it easy to tackle furniture, vehicles and above-floor areas without buying extra tools.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
  Across reviews, the V15 Detect is praised as a versatile all-rounder whose stick and handheld modes, multiple heads and targeted tools let it handle hard floors, carpets, stairs, upholstery and car interiors with a single machine.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Users find that the torque head and especially the fluffy roller can sweep up everything from small crumbs to extra-large debris on hard floors without snowplowing, outperforming many standard floorheads on big particles.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 11 reviews 4.8
  Taken together, reviews position the V15 Detect as one of the top cordless vacuums on the market, combining class-leading performance and features with a few drawbacks in cost and ergonomics but delivering a highly satisfying ownership experience for most buyers.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
  Testing finds that the V15’s large diameter brushrolls and the new anti-tangle screw tool resist hair wrap extremely well, keeping rollers mostly clear even with long human and pet hair, though the updated main head design is only a modest step up from earlier Dyson models.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  The V15 Detect converts quickly into a handheld unit, letting users tackle upholstery, shelves, stairs and car interiors without a separate vacuum and reinforcing its role as an all-purpose cleaner.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.6
  Strong pickup on hard floors, a hair screw style pet tool that avoids tangles and the fluffy head’s green laser, which highlights pet hair and dander, make the V15 Detect a particularly capable option for homes with cats or dogs and lots of upholstery to clean.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  Across tests, the V15 Detect reliably pulls embedded sand and debris from medium-pile carpets, often achieving near-perfect deep-clean scores that rival high-end corded uprights for overall carpet cleaning power.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 12 reviews 4.6
  Overall feedback says the V15’s auto mode and Piezo sensor smartly raise suction for dirtier spots and ease off on cleaner or hard floor areas, improving cleaning results while stretching runtime and giving reassuring feedback via the on-screen particle data.
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Daily use over years without meaningful issues, along with strong build quality and consistently performing electronics like the laser and display, support the view that the V15 Detect is generally reliable, though the reviewer also notes that some owners report difficulties getting parts and service from Dyson.
• Comparative performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  As a cord-free stick the V15 Detect is highly convenient for quick cleanups and hard-to-reach areas, though its real-world run time limits whole-house cleaning in larger spaces.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 11 reviews 4.3
  Owners report strong battery life for a high-power stick, especially in auto or medium modes, and appreciate the swappable pack and clear LCD estimates, though like most cordless vacuums, max power sharply cuts runtime during intensive cleaning.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.2
  The rear LCD is widely liked for showing mode, remaining runtime and maintenance alerts in a simple layout, and while some see the detailed particle graph as more of a novelty, the overall interface is considered clearer and more informative than basic stick vacuums.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.1
  Most reviewers find the V15 light and nimble enough to steer around furniture and convert quickly to handheld mode, but note that it can feel harder to push on thick carpet with the gate closed and somewhat awkward to hold for long handheld sessions.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.1
  Real-world V15 runtimes tend to fall well below the advertised 70+ minutes, often around half an hour on mixed floors, and high-power mode drops to roughly 10 minutes, making it better suited to apartments or targeted sessions than very large homes.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 3.8
  While the V15 Detect sits at a premium price, reviewers generally feel its exceptional cleaning performance, smart features and rich accessory bundle deliver strong overall value, especially as its price has dropped relative to Dyson’s newer flagships.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.6
  Compared with Dyson’s bulkier Outsize and newer Gen5 models, the V15 Detect is viewed as relatively light for its power, giving it a more manageable feel for whole-home cleaning while still being heavier than some compact budget sticks.