Dyson V12 vs. V15: Why You Should Downgrade to the V12

You should now test the gen5 vs the 15 and the 12 would be good to see if it is worth the upgrade thanks for your reviews that are honest

Fantastic review. Thanks!

we had every single part break on our V10

The v12 bin is just too small.

I wa really weighing between v15 and v12 but decided to go woth the v12 and still, I still think about how much nicer the uscction power would be. But the main thing was I knew that even some 500grams difference in weight would be significantly different when you use it more than a few minutes. And if youre using it for more or less daily house maintenance an ocassional mess i knew the v12 would be the better choice.
At first, not knowing how much suction it really is, i thought the sucction was pretty weak, but whwn i tried it, it really is because of that well designed attachment that made it effective. And if the sucction were stronger it wouldve definitely been heavier as well so its kind fo a sweet spot.

But in the furture, i hope they standardised all the attachments, so if you have one beig used for year and broke down or something youd be able to have spare attachments if you buy the newer model. Also im glad to hear that the suction dont eally feel different in eco or medium because, i thought the v15 can sort of run on the same suction power as the v12 on its turbo mode, while on the v15 medium mode that would mran you can vacuum at the suction power of v12 turbo for 8x the duration and that wouldve made it more difficult to choose between the 2.

Also it would be perfect if theyre able to also make it possible for you to connect the charger and use it, so you can use the turbo mode longer, even if its limited because the heating might be an issue its still would've been better than having it under10mims.

I have carpet upstairs and I think I have old big bin Dyson vacuum that went bad the big bin added pain to my wrist. Is v15 really that good for deep cleaning not sure if there’s a difference than v12. Seems like v12 is good option

DO NOT BUY UNTIL YOU READ THIS:

If you are thinking of buying this don’t listen to people’s reviews who haven’t owed this hover over 1 year - let me sum the V12 (slim) up in 4 words NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE. I’ve owned the hover 15 months with regular use for my tiny 1 bedroom flat and to cut to the chase, the hover has snapped in half. I have not been using it excessively, neither have I been rough with it. Firstly, just look at the hover, it’s too thin and fragile (the warning signs are in its appearance). No hover this thin can possibly be durable enough for long-term use. I’m angered, because I was always concerned how fragile the hover felt, and my fears have came to life. To describe owning this hover: ‘It's like a sleek sports car with no trunk—stylish and fast, but lacking the practicality for everyday errands’

Look up the fault ‘Dyson V12 wand snapped’ as this is what happened to mine. Thank god the hover has a two year warranty, because paying £600 for an impractical piece of junk is outstanding. Dyson have said they will send me a new one but I really don’t have any hope for the new one and really want to sell it and get a more practical hover that is durable!

Thanks for the review, i already ordered V12 Detect Slim Absolute instead V15 even though they are at same price here in my country Greece which is 699 euro. Also I've 3 indoor cats..

nice review! Just a heads up in case someone didnt comment this already, there's a 2nd tab near the bin release that lets you completely remove it so you dont have to reach in!

I really don't get all the people praising the new button.. trigger was so much better, for the battery and for the noise

Wonderful video! Thank!🎉

what is the suction power for each mode? V12

Do you think the gen5 is the best of both worlds(minus the larger size)

I have a bad back & can't use my upright anymore. My friend suggested a Dyson, she has the v15. I was almost going to buy it at Costco on sale for $499 but decided to do some research. I saw that the v12 was lighter & had the on/off button. I was pretty sure that's what I was going to buy, but to make sure, I went to her house today to try out the v15. No way. Too heavy & I kept changing hands. You are WAY stronger than I, & to hear that you change hands often was a bit surprising, but comforting. Thanks so much for this video, because I know I will buy the right model.

Extremely useful video. Thanks 🙏

After checking Dyson's site and watching your thorough review, I decided to buy a V12. I live in an apartment with hardwood floors and area rugs. The light and having a power button instead of needing to hold the trigger down are what sealed the deal for me. Thanks for the detailed review!😊

Thanks for the video!

I want to buy V12 but it has two options: Dyson V12 Detect Slim™ Absolute
And
V12 Detect Slim™
Which one should I get?

If you use your cordless like a daily broom & use a corded vac once a week, you can buy any model you like best. I don’t think cordless vacs were ever meant to be deep cleaning machines, just for convenient cleanups.

i just ordered this V15 detect at 799 ( canadian ) 580 ( US )....is that a good deal ? was 200 off ( regular 999 canadian ). I went to a Dyson store and tried them all and i liked the V15 , the trigger was so easy I don't think it will be an issue at all...cheers from Vulcan Canada

Button is definitely a game changer

QUESTION ALL ? is the power button a game changer in the V12 and Gen5 or is the trigger fine and no issue in the V15.....thats why i am trying to rack my brain and pick between the three,,,.....2200 sq ft house total...mostly hardwood with various area rugs and one room has carpet....want something strong enough to clean car also.....thx for your review.....cheers from Canada

Is there any difference in suction between the regular V12 and the V12 Absolute?

It's a great idea to come to the kitchen and spread the dust and dirt you collected from the whole house!

outstanding review, many thanks !

I wish they have both the option to press or click turn on. Sometimes I just need a very quick clean up where the press would be great - especially when vacuuming my car.

Majority of my house is carpet and we have 3 women with long hair so I think the V15 is better suited but I rather go with the V12 for the weight n lower price. I think the V15 with it's price just isn't worth it. I have never had a vacuum that could actually vacuum up majority of the hair from carpet despite what the ads/reviewers says it can do - and thus I doubt the V15 can actually do that too.

I was thinking about getting V15, but I’ll probably go for V12 thanks to your video! Thank you!

Several mentions/comparisons of the V10, but not a word on the V11? I've seen a couple of reviews that conclude the V11 performs better than the V12 & certainly better than the V10. I'm doing research before retiring my V8 & getting a V11, 12 or 15, but so far I'm leaning toward the V11, as reviews favor it and it's way less expensive. Sticker shock is an issue many have with Dysons, so shopping for a remanufactured or an open box (but new) Dyson you'll find lower prices.

I have been using the V11 Torque Drive for the past few years and over the last few months, I experience an issue where it would keep running even after releasing the trigger. I have to hit the battery to get it to stop. I am looking for something that is lighter and does not have a trigger and it sounds like the V12 may be my best option. However, most of my vacuuming is done on low to medium pile carpet. In your honest opinion, would the V12 be sufficient enough to remove dirt, debris, and cat hair from the carpet, even on the automatic/medium mode?

Thanks for this review! I see a V12 in my future.......

Awesome review. So helpful.

This was a super helpful video. Thx.

Thank you for this video. Well explained.

Perhaps Dyson could include "dust bin tweezers" to reach into the deeper bin on the v15

excellent review. thanks so much

Thank you for this great comparison video. Will you be reporting on the Dyson Submarine? I'm considering buying one but now I'm not sure since it's the V15.

Cam is hot!

TY!

Thanks for the review! Seriously onsidering upgrading from a v6. In my case I use it mostly on hard floor to vacuum our australian shepherds long hair - he shed so much. One of the major issues is that I end up using only the crevice tool since all other heads quickly get stuck with hair. It doesn’t get tangled hair but doesn’t clean perfectly either. You mentioned you have dogs as well. How do you think the new motorhead on the v12 handles those?

"I have a wife who sheds a lot and a dog who sheds even more"

Do a drop test to see if they can withstand impact. I accidentally knocked mine over on tile and it shattered like glass.

I’m a professional housekeeper and I currently use a cheaper cordless vacuum for work. It’s great for hard wood but lacks the suction power on carpet unless I use the turbo mode which drains the battery fast.
One of my clients purchased a Dyson Outsize. After using it, I saw just how much more powerful it was compared to mine. I decided to purchase my own so I’m doing research to see which model would be the best fit for me.
I’m only 5ft, 98lbs and the Outsize is too heavy for me and I don’t like having to push the trigger button.
I’ve been thinking about v11 and v15 but after this review I might have to consider the v12. Thank you for the detailed, informative review.👍

I finally got my V12. Absolutely luv it!! Everything you said is absolutely true. The small dust bin and battery life are not an issue. Thank you for your fantastic review. It was the thing that tipped me in the direction to get the machine. So far one of my best purchases ever .😊😊😊

Great review! What do you consider a “larger” house? Our house is 3000 square ft of hardwood and tile flooring with a considerable quantity of runners. We have two cats and a dog. What would you buy under those conditions?

Really helpful and thorough comparison, thanks!

Id like to add one question and id like to get the answer. Auto mode suction is changing power level depends on how much dust is on the floor. I can´t get rid of the feeling, that V12 is just changing power level all the time no matter if there is more or less dust. Only consistent power level is on carpets. On tiles for example is just changing all the time.

Zdar Češi. Předpokládám, že pokud jste zabrousili na toto video, tak umíte anglicky. Kdyby ne, tak shrnuji podstatné z tohoto videa: V12 je vítěz. Důvodem je, že je lehčí (např. pokud chcete vysávat pavučiny, tak se dá krásně zvednout a vydržíte takto vysávat fakt dlouho, ovladatelnost na zemi je úžasná, bez odporu a tíhy na předloktí. Dále má spínač na hřbetu a to je mnohem lepší než spínání prstem (po čase se prst unaví, musíte přehodit ruce a celkově to je nepraktické). Dále je výborný ten laser, fakt vidíte veškeré nečistoty a můžete se pro ně vrátit. Jak výkon vysavače, tak i velikost nádoby jsou naprosto dostačující pokud vysáváte převážně dlažby vinyl apod. Pokud máte koberce, tak tam je to s otazníkem a možná Vám bude lépe vyhovovat V15 nebo V11. Nyní osobní zkušenost. Máme patrový RD, objednal jsem nejdříve V11 (nechtěl jsem jít přes 15K). Už po instalaci všech komponent mě, jako chlapa co je zvyklý dělat kolem baráku s různými stroji překvapilo, že je na ovládání jednou rukou nepříjemně těžký. Po krátkém vysávání se to jen potvrdilo (máme převážně dlažby), ovladatelnost byla kvůli váze fakt špatná a neuměl jsem si představit, že bych s tím vysával např. výše zmíněné pavučiny. V11 jsem vrátil prodejci s tím, že si radši připlatím 800 Kč za V12. V12 splnil naprosto mé očekávání, je do ruky výrazně lehčí i po naplnění odpadové nádoby, která je akorát. Máme 260m2 užitné plochy a na auto-režim vysávání dám v pohodě obě patra. Režim "auto" je naprosto dostačující pro vysávání hladkých podlah. Koberec máme jen v předsíni a tam stačí 2min. režim boost, který má opravdu sílu. Velikost odpadní nádoby je také dostačující a to máme krátkosrsté velké plemeno, který pouští chlupy pořád. Na dlouhosrstá velká plemena by byla lepší ta V15.

Went with a v15 because it was on sale on dyson and ended up much cheaper than the v12

Thank you for that video! Helped me decide to go with V12 instead of the V15!