Must-Watch: Dyson V12 vs. V15 Detect Showdown 

I have the V12 and i have two Golden Retrievers and the dustbin being small is a non-problem for me. I only have to empty the bin once during cleaning and then of course when i’m done. I vaccum once every day, since i can’t stand dirt on my feet when walking around. The advantage of amazing ergonomics are well worth the cons.

I love this machine! ru-vid.comUgkx8ISPQRRAfpAaX4msGjyodObTBnlj4T5g Assembly was a snap, only the handle had to be put on and it slides right in. Then a container filled with water and solution. This is not a vacumme cleaner, although the makers say you don't need to vacumme first. It is mainly for solid floor surfaces, but has a rug setting too. I have no rugs, so only used it on my pine wood floors. The machine has a mopping type rolling thing on the bottom, that scrubs the floor with water mixed with cleaning solution. A small bottle of the solution comes with the machine. Dirty water goes into a second compartment. The machine work worked quite well. It isn't very loud, and my floor looks so much better than when I mop it. Best of all, it is so much easier and less messy to use than a mop and bucket! I had a couple of things that might be nice, but not necessary. One is if the cord would retract into the machine instead of having to be managed with one hand. The other is that the amount of floor covered by the amount of solution seemed to be less than stated. But then, I might have gone over the floor more times than intended. I hope I can find the cleaning solution easily, I don't know how available it will be!

Bought the V12 yesterday. Took my wife to the shop and I was ready to buy the V15. But the on/off button on the V12 is so much better than the button on V15. Made a huge difference. I needed a couple of minutes to think, because my mind was set for the V15, but the V12 is really a perfect machine for our house. V12 for the win. :)

wait....the V12 is NEWER than the V15. Thanks Dyson for making that confusing for any new buyers...

Glad I got the v12, light weight and more than big enough bin size for our home

V12 is on sale at Dyson. I've never spent so much money on a vacuum, but all of the reviews show it being the perfect solution for me.

My V15 arrived yesterday and I’m already loving it. My third Dyson and the best one yet.

I ordered the V15 today but called to change it for the V12 My daughter said the V15 is too heavy for me so hopefully they will cancel this order and I can get the V12Detect slim absolute. Spoke to a really great customer Service guy - this one sounds a lot better for me.

Confused why you said there is a huge price difference. The price difference for retail prices is $100 in the U.S., but for Black Friday I found them both on sale on many websites. At Home Depot, I can get the V15 for $585 with the Black Friday sale and military discount. For the V12, it’s on sale for $500. I’m upgrading from a V6 Absolute, and the larger bin and longer battery life seem to justify the price differences for me. Then adding better carpet cleaning and no hair tangling for main carpet brush, and I think I’ve made my decision. The push button feature is nice, but it’s not enough to justify the other compromises in my opinion.

Thanks for the video. For those that are thinking about getting a Dyson, do it now! I just got a Dyson v12 from bed Bath & Beyond with a black Friday deal and a 25% welcome rewards membership discount for $404.

Excellent review. Thank you getting the VA 15 because I do have some carpet and I want it to be clean properly.

Thank you! We bought the v12 today. We are happy with it, but remind me in 1 year to review it here again haha

Thank you so much! This vacuum search is so confusing. I was looking at the V15, but think I will choose the 12 because of the on/off button. I have arthritis in my hands and not having to continually hold a trigger switch is huge for me. I’d rather have the power of the V15, and would be willing to pay the increased cost, but that button is a must.

if the budget is not problem which one should consider? the price only different about 50usd

The comparison vid i needed today. Big thanks .

Thanks for the video. My house is 210m2. No pets / no longer hair, etc. I like the switch button and weight of V12. However, it seems V15 more powerfull.

Is suction power of V8 enough for deep cleaning? My husband has dust allergy. We have 2 pets also. So i my first concern is suction power/cleaning performance. Is V8 enough for perfect deep cleaning?? V11 seems bit heavy. Now they have introduced 2 more models, V12 & V15. Can u please help me to choose the best.

I bought the V12 and it's pretty good, LOVE the detect feature! I had some questions and the Dyson Customer Service (CS) is by far THE WORST CS I have ever encountered and I'm an old lady. I was on the phone with them for TWO hours and got nowhere!

If your vacuuming for over an hour with a stick vacuum, that’s an issue on its own.

Great comparison CVG. Just in time for Black Friday.

iv never had an issue with the trigger, it saves a tiny bit of power.

My V12 came with the de-tangling motorbar head with the detangling vanes and laser fluffy head.

With the current deals, the price difference between the 2 is $100. Which would you recommend?

Nice comparison but I wish you would have discussed the noise difference between the two models.

This was EXTREMELY helpful, thank youuuu!

Why do they have "snowplows" in the rollerheads? I prefer the open rollerhead design more.

My V11 just died on me after only 2.5 years light-medium usage. Now considering whether to try other brands or buy V12/ V15 detect.

Great, quick and informative. I appreciate your video!

i am racking my brain trying to choose a Dyson stick vacuum...narrowed it down to Gen5 outsize 1399 / Gen5 1199 / V15 detect 999 / V12 detect 899 thats in canadian funds........i notice online there are less attachments available to the Gen5 line compared to the V15....the cleaning kit is wanted but only the V15 can get it between the 3 vacuums i am pondering.....we are 58 years old with aging joints...lol..plus we have a dog....wanna use it for house and car...mostly hardwood floors except one room plus there are various area rugs.....the 2 floors are a total of about 2500 sq ft....at the end of the day i would also like an extra battery...honestly which would you recommend ?....we also thought about the V12 but the storage bin seems pretty small plus we would like more power....thx for your reviews....cheers from Canada

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

Thank you so much. It helped me to decide which one I need to get.

Direct to the point!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!! Thanks!

What about hairs in the fluffy head? I only have hard floors, so will be using the fluffy head mostly. But I guess hairs just tangle around the fluffy head. I could use the other head first and then the fluffy head, but that'll be double the work.

Does anyone know if v12 battery is interchangeable with v15 ??? I'm having trouble fitting replacement battery for my v12 vacuum.

nice video, how about v10 vs v12 is there a big difference between these two ?

Very good thorough review!

Excellent review.

Had to return my V12… simply put, bin capacity is too small. Because it’s small size, it also doesn’t empty easily either. The collection often has hair that goes above the collection cup. I do wish for a combo of the V12/V15 features ugh 😢

Thank you for making this video it helped me make a decision.

If you have carpet, don't buy this as a replacement for a corded vac. It's perfect for hard floors.

You should have more viewers good video

Great review!

You didnt discuss the most significant issue, weight/size/bulk and button vs trigger!

I have the v12. It vacuums so good that my kids slip and fall😂. I had to put some carpets down

thanks for the video, I was wondering about the V12.

Are the attachments interchangeable

I got the v12. the biggest issue is the accu. the max mode is mostly useless du to the low run time of only 8 minutes because the max mode is 5 (!) times stronger than the medium mode. if your accu is dead someday the manufacturer is mostly unable to deliver a new one, so you have to grab an aftermarket accu.

So over which is better videos that never give you their opinions on which is better at the end!!!

Both way are too expensive. Hype is not cheap.

v15 is better.

Dont waste your $ on the the v15 the v12 does the same job

None Dyson is a cheap brand I’m getting a bosch!

People really need to stop buying these garbage machines. Since Dyson moved their manufacturing to Malaysia, it has not been worth a damn, and James Dyson is just full of himself. Overpriced crap.

bro great review helped me a lot i only have hardfloors