Dyson V15 Detect
Exact average 88.6 · 2 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 91
Image: DysonAll 5 reviewers recommend the V15 Detect for its strong suction and the laser that shows dust you'd otherwise miss. The bin is small, it can't stand on its own, and it costs more than most rivals.
Reviewed by Bob Vila, Tech Advisor, Good Housekeeping and 2 more
The catch: Expensive, with a small bin.
3 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 5 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 92Bob Vila
Two weeks of testing in a pet-heavy home left the reviewer calling it nearly perfect, with strong suction and a helpful laser.
Read Bob Vila review - 90Tech Advisor
A versatile, powerful all-rounder that cleans floors, carpets and stairs well and resists hair tangles.
Read Tech Advisor review - 89est.Good Housekeeping
The lab reviewer recommends it for strong suction and the standout laser floor head, with minor gripes such as no free-standing and trigger use.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 89est.Trusted Reviews
Described as the most advanced and powerful cordless vacuum the reviewer has tested, with excellent cleaning results.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.TechRadar
After two years of home use the writer still recommends it for strong suction and handling, while criticizing its weight, trigger operation and uncertain lifespan.
Read TechRadar review
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How it compares
Direct comparisons by professional outlets, exact models only, in our words. Shown as evidence; they never change the critic score.
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- Homes and Gardens (2026): it depends. Choose this one if: you want similar cleaning for less money, quicker automatic suction adjustment and no brushroll hair wrap.
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Common questions
Is the Dyson V15 Detect worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Expensive, with a small bin.
Do critics agree about the Dyson V15 Detect?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (TechRadar) to 92 (Bob Vila), a spread of 9 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Dyson V15 Detect?
Price (3 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Dyson V15 Detect?
The Dyson V8 (critic score 87), .