Dyson

Dyson V12 Detect Slim+

A entry-level vacuum cleaner for a busy household, leading with Cordless.

52/100
Mixed bag
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Cordless
£519best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 52/100
  • Built for the job
  • No cordless
  • No removable / swappable battery
Score profile

Where the Dyson V12 Detect Slim+ wins and loses

Scored against the vacuum cleaners class
OverallValueFuture-proo…525247
Overall spec score
52
Value position
52
Future-proofing
47
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Type

Vacuum typeCordless

Design and dustbin

Weight2.2 kg
Head to head

Dyson V12 Detect Slim+ vs Shark Shark CH950UKT Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Highlighted cell = better in that row
OverallValueFuture-proo…
Dyson V12 Detect Slim+Shark CH950UKT Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
 DysonDyson V12 Detect Slim+This pageSharkShark CH950UKT Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Overall score52 /10053 /100Better
TypeCordlessCordless
Who it's for

Is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim+ right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable vacuum cleaner for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need cordless, in which case a higher-tier vacuum cleaner is the better call.

Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
okay
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim+ worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other vacuum cleaners, a entry-level result where the class average is around 55.

What stands out on the Dyson V12 Detect Slim+?

Its overall 52/100 rating against the rest of the vacuum cleaners class.

How does it compare to the Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro?

The Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro scores 53/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.