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Dyson Gen5detect Absolute

Ultra-powerful cordless vacuum with Fifth-Generation Hyperdymium motor producing 280AW suction.

List price

$949

19 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Suction

280 AW

Max runtime

70 minutes (Eco mode without motorized head)

Weight

7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine

What it does well

  • Industry-leading 280 Air Watts suction power
  • Integrated dusting and crevice tool inside the wand
  • Single-button power control replaces trigger

Where it gives ground

  • Heaviest Dyson stick vacuum at 7.7 lbs
  • Most expensive cordless vacuum on the market

Compare it head to head

The fastest way to decide is against the product you are actually cross shopping. Showing 4 of 13 published matchups.

Cordless vacuums18 differing specs

Dreame Z10 Station

$499

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$949

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Dyson Gen5detect Absolute

$949

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

$649

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute leads on 3 of 5 rankable specs, but Dyson V12 Detect Slim saves $300.

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Dyson Gen5detect Absolute

$949

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

$749

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute leads on 3 of 4 rankable specs, but Dyson V15 Detect Absolute saves $200.

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Cordless vacuums19 differing specs

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute

$949

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

$949

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute leads on 3 of 4 rankable specs.

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Full specifications

Cleaning performance

SuctionNot on the official sheet
280 AW
Auto suction adjust
Yes (auto adapts to floor type and debris levels)
Floor illumination
Fluffy Optic bright green laser head
Anti-tangle
Digital Motorbar with de-tangling vanes
Floor types
Hardwood, tile, deep pile carpet, area rugs
Dust / particle sensing
Piezo sensor with real-time LCD particle sizing bar graph

Runtime & charging

Max runtime
70 minutes (Eco mode without motorized head)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet
~35–45 minutes Auto mode on mixed floors
Charge time
~4.5 hours

Usability

Weight
7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine
Bin capacity
0.77 L
NoiseNot on the official sheet
~74–79 dB
Display
LCD: live particle count scientific breakdown, run time countdown

Filtration

Filtration
Whole-machine HEPA traps 99.99% of 0.1-micron particles
Sealed system
Yes (fully sealed HEPA system)

Kit

Attachments
Fluffy Optic head, Digital Motorbar, Hair screw tool, built-in crevice wand, combo tool
Dock
Wall-mounted charging dock

Ownership

Warranty
2 years
Bagless
Yes
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Dyson Gen5detect Absolute spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Dyson Gen5detect Absolute cost?

Dyson Gen5detect Absolute lists at $949 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Dyson Gen5detect Absolute’s key specs?

Key specifications for Dyson Gen5detect Absolute include suction (280 AW), max runtime (70 minutes (Eco mode without motorized head)), and weight (7.7 lb (3.5 kg) whole machine).

What does Dyson Gen5detect Absolute compare against?

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