Dyson V12 Detect Slim

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Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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Reddit IconBenito_Caruana
6 months ago

I’d suggest nothing other than Dyson or Miele, for every reason you could possibly imagine, but unfortunately those would both exceed budget. They both last, have incredible and long lasting cordless power which is convenient, best airtight sealed HEPA filtration, good cleaning performance, brilliant on all floor types and is able to detect the difference and alter power, and Dyson is especially good with hair of all manner, got 3 cats and 3 long haired people and not ever a single one around one of my Dyson tools.

6 months ago

From Miele, Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog, or the Triflex HX2 Pro. They have around 60 minutes battery life, automatic flooring detection so it adapts to your hard floor in terms of brush bar power, the Pro comes with two batteries which is probably a bit overkill for a small flat, whereas the pet comes with a motorised brush bar pet tool, which the pet tool I can’t say wether it’s good or not because I don’t have that. I just know Miele do some very good quality and long lasting vacuums that everyone raves about. From Dyson, considering you’re in a small flat, you’d probably be best with the V12 Detect™ Slim, it has a smaller dust bin but would be fine in a smaller space, it also has 60 minutes run time, adaptive cleaning which changes suction according to how dirty an area is, the green light is brilliant and so much better than just a white headlight (as gimmicky as it sounds) it really does light up the dust, and the pet-like tool (it’s called the hair screw) has not once had hair around it on mine (and we have 2 long haired people and 3 cats), it’s always hair free because it’s cone like design the hair works its way down the cone and gets sucked up, I love the hair screw tool. And also I wouldn’t worry about changing from corded to cordless despite what people say, it’s the difference between a good and a bad one, the bad ones only last about 20 minutes, my Dyson boasts 60 but I can get a good 90 mins out of it, and if you’re in a small space then it will be ample anyways, I live in a 3 bed rather large flat with hard floor and carpet (and the carpet uses more power for suction and brush bar speed) but I can get everywhere done and still have battery left.

Reddit IconBoring-Woodpecker-48
9 months ago

Nekünk v12 detect slim absolute van és jelentem hogy nem kell nyomni és könnyű. Cserébe a gyakran kell űríteni a tartályt.

Reddit IconCelensium
7 months ago

Also ich bin mit dem Dyson V12 Slim detect extrem zufrieden, leicht, saugstark und wechselbarer Akku.

Reddit IconCold_Elk947
3 months ago

I second this. I have the V12 Slim Detect and it does a good job. But the bin is small so I have to stop and empty it out frequently when cleaning.

Reddit IconEddieRyanDC
10 months ago

I think the best option here would be a stick vacuum (probably cordless) that easily breaks down into parts that would fit in a roller bag or backpack. However, stick vacuums come with a unique set of challenges. * Cordless stick vacuums are a compromise of various factors. You want something with enough power - but lots of power can also mean heavy, loud, and short battery life. * With a stick your wrists, forearms and shoulders are both dealing with the vacuum weight as well as pushing it around, With other kids of vacuums the floor itself is taking most of the burden for you. * Slender stick vacuums often have minimal (if any) HEPA filtering - so you can easily end up just recycling dust around. * Most only cover maybe 8 inches of floor at at time, so they can take longer to use. * Because of all the design compromises, stick vacuums tend not to last long, and most are not easily repairable. Some of these challenges can be solved by spending more money (say, $700+). Other people go with a cheaper model and just figure they are going to replace it every year. I got my 93 year old mother a Dyson V12 (one of their smaller and lighter models) for cleaning her modest attached home with mostly wood floors. (It was about $450 on sale.) It has worked out well for her - even with the arthritis in her hands. For someone doing this for a living, you might look at the larger Dyson V15 Detect - which is pretty much the same vacuum only bigger. If you live somewhere with Amazon Prime - their big sale is coming up July 8 and household appliances often go on sale.

Reddit IconEirene23
7 months ago

The Dyson V12 detect slim is amazing. It also feels like a toy in a fun way but still effective.

Reddit IconGarlicRefrigerator
7 months ago

You can get older dyson vacuums like the v6 or v12 animal for relatively cheap and simply replace the battery for a really solid and easy to use vacuum. Pro tip: swap out the battery for an adapter so you can use it with milwaukee or dewalt batteries so it lasts hours instead of minutes.

Reddit IconIcy_Current9623
2 months ago

I think the best option for you would be [this](https://www.amazon.com/Detect-Absolute-Cordless-Handheld-Cleaner/dp/B0B76XZZDT?crid=2I2RB5SI8ENJE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3__wKnwE2l6J7uroCRCNkA4AKMse_9Jd7IinLJycmDafAf_XI8dc6FXstGKdpxwTsFjms1eaV8JLzbV6F1VFScSHcTZ4J_UhqvSDSmoIflxx6VAu8vK4TjsfmCOTagBuy1Yls593kN1EvFN1v5j3V3ysRKhQNb4medQ_9fAP2ppGrhWKCza-cAzYjU_QhWSnx2O3QG9tQYLLsQuJQjazg3uBdHXwaMztX8JNHFu6YW4.DvPiZID56tHYlDi_hjfo1JJ59fv1NVzaJ8cdkE53mx8&dib_tag=se&keywords=Dyson+V12+Detect+Slim&qid=1770627917&sprefix=%2Caps%2C437&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll2&tag=grok43-20&linkId=324d38c2009b3d85a7827da3b03acb95&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) from dyson. I think overall it is a very good option to go for. I think it will work pretty good for you. I would highly recommend it.The laser will make your cleaning sessions more effective because you'll *see* what you're picking up. Just be prepared to empty the bin after each session.

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