Dyson

V15 Detect Series

TL;DR: Cordless, laser detection, but battery degrades fast.

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Last updated: Jun 7, 2026

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Reddit Icon01JamesJames01
8 months ago

Yeah this is sadly common. My v15 had the same issue and died just outside of warranty. A new cyclone unit was $150 which fixed the issue.

8 months ago

Is that possible? The v15 was released Mar 2021 and carried a two year warranty. The first out of warranty replacement would be in Mar onwards 2023. Each replacement carries its own one year warranty. So then the second replacement Mar 2024 and third replacement Mar 2025. That's assuming it dies 1 day after warranty. You must be the unluckiest person alive hah.

Reddit Icon0Papi420
12 months ago

Yup v15 has been great for a couple years so far. I don’t care if it doesn’t last forever, I’ll buy another. Peoples opinion on Dyson is based on the old ass one with weak performance.

Reddit Icon1Boxer1
11 months ago

I’ve had the V15 detect for 4 years now and it’s as strong now as it was when I first bought it. I do clean it regularly and change the filters every couple of weeks. I thought the battery was declining but turned out the charger was defective and a new charger brought my battery and my replacement battery up to 100%. Best vacuum I’ve ever owned.

8 months ago

I have the V15 and am very satisfied with it. I think the V8 will serve you well for small pickups around the house. It’s very convenient to just grab a small vacuum like this to clean up small bits here and there. I cut my hair at home and this thing is awesome for cleaning up afterwards, as well as cleaning the messes that my boxer creates throughout the day.

Reddit Icon1hockeygirl97
6 months ago

I agree. We just bought the V15. I can’t believe how much stuff it picks up. We have cats and the cat hair it picks up is insane. You’d think we never vacuumed before.

Reddit Icon2lipwonder
8 months ago

I had the same vacuum (lasted for many years) and used to take it with me on road trips with my dog. They are worth the price!

Reddit Iconablebody_95
5 months ago

I have a Dyson V15 detect cordless for quick clean ups and. Miele Canister for full-on vacuums. My Miele is a C2 Electroplus (motorized head for carpets).

Reddit IconAccomplished_Candle2
6 months ago

This is so true and I wish I would have known this before I bought my SEBO K3. I love my cute little pink canister, but in my 700sqft apartment it’s really a pain to drag around. I got a refurbished Dyson V15 on Black Friday and it’s SO much more convenient. I feel obsessed with vacuuming now lol. I’ll always have my SEBO and it definitely is more powerful, but I’m not sure it’s worth it for a small space with hardwood floors.

Reddit Iconacesrwild11
8 months ago

I have the V15 detect. I love it so much I would marry it. It has that light and shows every spec of dust and dog hair. I have dachshund dogs . The only thing I will say if you have OCD this dyson makes you crazy I do vacuum more with this model , but worth every penny.

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