Dyson Gen5detect Absolute Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620Suction power (AW):280 AWBattery runtime:70 minutesCapacity:0.77 LWeight:3.5 kg

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
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Score components

80%

8.3

Technical Score

20%

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User score

★Better than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
8.3

Technical Score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
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Score components

28%

7.8

Performance

22%

8.2

Battery

18%

9.0

Filtration

14%

8.9

Attachments

10%

7.1

Design

8%

9.4

Smart features

★Better than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Verdict

The Dyson Gen5detect Absolute is an advanced cordless stick vacuum powered by a Hyperdymium motor spinning at up to 135,000 rpm to deliver a highly potent 280 air watts of suction power. Weighing 3.5 kg, it is equipped with a 0.77-litre dustbin, a 10-cell lithium-ion battery providing up to 70 minutes of runtime, and a whole-machine HEPA filtration system that captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns. Main advantages include its continuous push-button power control—replacing the traditional hold-down trigger—alongside an integrated crevice tool hidden within the wand, a Piezo sensor that counts debris 15,000 times per second to automatically scale suction power, and a Fluffy Optic cleaner head illuminating invisible dust. However, notable drawbacks include its heavy and bulky design during handheld operation, a lengthy 4.5-hour recharge cycle, and a premium, highly expensive price point.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson Gen5detect Absolute

Technical Score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

7.8

Performance

22%

8.2

Battery

18%

9.0

Filtration

14%

8.9

Attachments

10%

7.1

Design

8%

9.4

Smart features

8.3
Dyson Gen5detect Absolute has a technical score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 95.7% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Dyson Gen5detect Absolute has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Dyson Gen5detect Absolute has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

8.0
Dyson Gen5detect Absolute has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than 72.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
280 AW
Suction power (AW)
280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 280 AW, which is higher than that of 89.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
25.96 L/s
Airflow
25.96 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 25.96 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 67.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
752 W
Power consumption
752 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 752 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 76% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
70 minutes
Battery runtime
70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 70 minutes, which is longer than that of 88% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4.5 hours
Charging time
4.5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4.5 hours, which is slower than 64.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 8.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh, which is larger than that of 48.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 24.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
36 V
Battery voltage
36 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 36 V, which is higher than that of 98.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa 13
Filter class
hepa 13
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.77 L
Capacity
0.77 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.77 L, which is smaller than that of 61.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
soft
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
3.5 kg
Weight
3.5 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.5 kg, which is lower than the weight of 51.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
yes
Dust particle sensor
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 130 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (280 AW vs 150 AW).
    280 AW vs 150 AW
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 20 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (70 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    70 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 130 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (280 AW vs 150 AW).
    280 AW vs 150 AW
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    65-73 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (65-73 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    65-73 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 20 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (70 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    70 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 13.8 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    36 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (36 V vs 22.2 V).
    36 V vs 22.2 V
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • Includes dust particle sensor
    Dust particle sensor
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a dust particle sensor, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.5 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 7 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    5 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (5 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    5 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 1.84 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    25.96 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (26 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    25.96 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 0.23 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.77 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.77 L vs 1 L
  • 4.13x more expensive
    Dyson Gen5detect Absolute is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£620 vs £150).
    £620 vs £150
  • 152 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    752 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (752 W vs 600 W).
    752 W vs 600 W
  • 4.13x more expensive
    Dyson Gen5detect Absolute is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£620 vs £150).
    £620 vs £150
  • 1.84 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    25.96 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (26 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    25.96 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 152 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    752 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (752 W vs 600 W).
    752 W vs 600 W
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 7 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    5 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (5 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    5 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.23 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.77 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.77 L vs 1 L
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 176 mm taller body
    Height
    1,276 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1276 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,276 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dyson Gen5detect Absolute?

  • Exceptional suction power across various floor surfaces
  • On/off button eliminates finger fatigue caused by the old trigger design
  • Fluffy Optic green illumination head reveals microscopic dust on hard floors effectively
  • Convenient built-in crevice and dusting tool integrated directly into the wand
  • Advanced HEPA filtration system filters out tiny particles and viruses
  • Excellent pet hair removal with the anti-tangle hair screw tool
  • LCD screen provides useful real-time battery and particle status updates

What customers dislike about Dyson Gen5detect Absolute?

  • Notably heavy and bulky, especially during long cleaning sessions or in handheld mode
  • Extremely expensive retail price compared to competitors
  • Battery runtime falls short of the advertised 70 minutes when used on higher power modes
  • Can be difficult to push or maneuver on thick carpets and delicate area rugs
  • Struggles to pick up larger debris on hard floors when using the standard multi-surface head
  • Long battery recharge time of approximately 4.5 hours
  • Limited storage space for all included accessories on the basic wall dock

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