Head to head
LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim
LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty leads 4 to 2 on the 6 rankable specs, but Dyson V12 Detect Slim costs $150 less.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 4 to 2
Buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
- Leads 4 of 6 rankable overall specs; Dyson V12 Detect Slim takes 2.
- Suction: 210 AW vs 150 AW
- Max runtime: 120 minutes vs 60 minutes
- Dyson V12 Detect Slim is $150 cheaper. Pay the difference only if suction matters to you.
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Suction
LG
210 AW
Dyson
150 AW
Max runtime
LG
120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode)
Dyson
60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors)
Weight
LG
5.95 lb (2.7 kg)
Dyson
5.2 lb (2.4 kg)
True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)
LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty
Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Under-Furniture & Maneuverability Check
Clearing low sofas, stair ergonomics, and dust cloud disposal.
Under-Furniture Clearance
Standard cleaner head clearance
Low 3.9 in clearance (slimmest motor & Fluffy head)
Dust Bin Emptying Style
Manual bin latch
One-touch hygienic bin ejector (0.10 gal capacity)
In-Hand Carry Weight
Standard stick vacuum weight
5.20 lb (lightest Dyson, effortless on stairs)
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
LG: What to watch for
- Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Dyson: What to watch for
- Hardware Quirk
Tiny 0.10-gallon dustbin requires emptying 2–3 times per cleaning.
Cleaning performance
leads 1-0| SuctionNot on the official sheet | 210 AW (wins this row: higher) | 150 AW |
|---|---|---|
| Auto suction adjust | Yes (auto mode) | Yes (auto mode adapts to dust levels) |
| Floor illumination | LED nozzle lighting | Fluffy Optic laser on soft roller head |
| Anti-tangle | Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle | Hair screw tool and Motorbar de-tangling vanes |
| Floor types | Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery | Hard floors, tiles, low/medium pile carpets |
| Dust / particle sensing | Smart Inverter motor load sensing | Piezo acoustic sensor with LCD scientific dust breakdown |
Runtime & charging
leads 2-0| Max runtime | 120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (wins this row: higher) | 60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet | ~40 minutes per battery mixed | ~25–35 minutes on auto mode |
| Charge time | ~3.5 hours (wins this row: lower) | ~4.0 hours |
Usability
leads 2-1| Weight | 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) | 5.2 lb (2.4 kg) (wins this row: lower) |
|---|---|---|
| Bin capacity | 0.44 L (up to 1.0L with Kompressor lever) (wins this row: higher) | 0.35 L |
| NoiseNot on the official sheet | ~76–80 dB | ~74 dB (high) (wins this row: lower) |
| Display | One-touch control buttons with LED battery indicators | LCD screen shows run time countdown, power mode, particle counts |
Filtration
2 differences| Filtration | 5-step filtration system with HEPA | Whole-machine filtration capturing 99.99% of microscopic particles |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed system | Yes | Yes (fully-sealed filtration) |
Kit
2 differences| Attachments | Universal nozzle, slim hard floor nozzle, motorized pet nozzle, combination and crevice tools | Fluffy Optic cleaner head, Motorbar head, Hair screw tool, Combination tool, Crevice tool |
|---|---|---|
| Dock | All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cleanout and accessory storage | Wall dock with accessory storage and charger |
Ownership
2 differences| Warranty | 2 years (10 years on smart inverter motor) | 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| Bagless | Yes (with Kompressor lever) | Yes |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty
Dual-battery cordless vacuum with auto-emptying tower station and Kompressor dust compactor lever.
- Kompressor lever increases bin capacity by 2.4x
- Sleek All-in-One auto-empty tower hides tools and charges 2 batteries
- Telescopic wand adjusts for user height
What you give up
- Suction is 210AW, slightly lower than Dyson V15/Gen5
- Tower requires purchase of disposable collection bags
Pick this one if
Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Lightweight 5.2 lb cordless stick vacuum with push-button power, Fluffy Optic laser head, and piezo dust sensor.
- Lightweight 5.2 lb chassis with comfortable push-button power (no trigger to hold)
- Fluffy Optic green illumination highlights microscopic dust on bare floors
- Acoustic piezo sensor automatically increases suction in heavy dirt
What you give up
- Smaller 0.35 L dustbin capacity requires more frequent emptying
- Max boost runtime limited to ~7 minutes
Best for each use
Pets & carpet
Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here.
Big homes
For big homes, buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.
Stairs & apartments
For stairs & apartments, buy the Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty ↗ · Dyson V12 Detect Slim ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?
Dyson V12 Detect Slim costs $150 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or Dyson V12 Detect Slim?
Dyson V12 Detect Slim has this deal-breaker: no self-emptying dock. You empty the bin by hand after every clean.
Which is better for pets & carpet, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?
Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here. Anti-tangle: Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle vs Hair screw tool and Motorbar de-tangling vanes Floor types: Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery vs Hard floors, tiles, low/medium pile carpets
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 19 specs tracked here, 13 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.