I am comparing this to the best canister vacuum ever made, a top Miele $1k+ canister vacuum. I am not yet considering getting rid of the Miele, but as I compare the two, here are my impressions:
1. Cleaning power: Both excel. For sustained long power over a larger surface, the Miele is in its element. But it's also heavy and cumbersome to move around, which will make you take shortcuts and avoid going into tighter places. The Gen5 on autodetect (where it automatically adjusts suction power to the surface) also gets there. I should not that the first time I used the Gen5, I had previosuly used the Miele. On the open surfaces the Miele had cleaned, the Gen5 barely found anything, but then when you got to the corners of stuff, whoa, the Gen5 showed its superiority in reaching anywhere, easily.
2. Weight: I used to vacuum holding the Miele vacuum in one hand, and vacuuming with the other. I am large and strong, so it wasn't hard for me, but it wasn't enjoyable either. The Gen5 "gamifies" cleaning, it's light and super maneuverable, so invites you to get to tight spaces. Love the Gen5.
3. Sturdiness, Build Quality: The Miele is cast in metal. But heavy. The Gen5 feels a bit plasticky, honestly, and at times I felt I may break something, because some of the pieces are initially hard to clip in and out. But you gain trust in the Gen5 quickly. It is well made.
4. Attachments and Versatility: They both have good attachments to work around the house. But the Miele will stay on the house. The Gen5 can be used in your car (and it is awesome at it) because it is very portable, and brings all the power to any environment.
5. Bare floors and the "fluffy optic" cleaner head: Oh wow. Game changing stuff. The Gen5 murders the Miele there. The ability to see the huge difference you are making as you vacuum and clean is absolutely amazing.
5. Additional thoughts: The only drawback of the Gen5 is the direct consequence of its portability and lightness - the fact it is battery powered and hence has limited time. But in my experience -based on having to vacuum 1000 sqft these days- you may kill the battery within 15mins (that's how long it lasts at full suction power) on your first vacuum, because the Gen5 will pick up stuff none of your prior vacuums did... but after those early cleaning jobs (which will fill the container quickly), things normalize and a battery charge will easily last for larger than 1k sqft environments, no doubt.
In a nutshell, while the top end Miele and the Dyson are probably pretty close in suction power (and the Miele is possibly a bit better), the practicality and versatility of the Dyson Gen5 makes it a winner, at least to me. I like them both, but if I had to keep only one, it would be the Dyson Gen5.
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Our fastest, most energy-efficient motor yet
Spins at 135,000rpm generating Dyson’s most powerful suction – and deepest ever clean.¹ With pioneering Radial Root Cyclone technology for no loss of suction.
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Whole-machine HEPA filtration
Whole-machine HEPA filtration captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns (µm).⁶ Helping to keep your home cleaner and more hygienic.
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Reveals 2x more invisible dust on hard floors⁷
Dyson’s improved illumination technology uses a precisely angled light to reveal the microscopic dust and dirt you can’t normally see on hard floors
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Choose between 3 cleaning modes
Choose between Auto, Eco, and Boost mode for complete control of your clean. LCD screen also displays remaining run time and maintenance alerts.⁴
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Screen shows when your floor is clean
Color-coded bars on the LCD screen indicate high, medium, or low volumes of dust. A piezo sensor auto-adjusts suction power where needed, so you know where to keep cleaning.⁴
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Displays particle sizes
LCD screen categorizes the size of captured particles and displays a summary of what’s been sucked up for scientific proof of a deep clean.⁴
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Single-button power control
Power at the touch of a button with no trigger to hold.
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Up to 70 minutes of powerful run time³
With even more run time than the Dyson V15 Detect, the Dyson Gen5detect can deep clean your whole home. Versatile enough for hard-to-reach places under sofas, on stairs, and up high on shelves.
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Click and go for on-the-spot cleans
Waste no time switching to handheld. The Built-in dusting and crevice tool is always at your fingertips.
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Hair screw tool
Removes and de-tangles hair from pet beds, car seats, and stairs. Fast.
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Redesigned grip for enhanced comfort
Ergonomically redesigned handle helps adjust your grip for a more comfortable clean.
Features
Digital Motorbar cleaner head
Sucks up long hair and pet hair fast. Hair removal vanes automatically clear hair from the brush bar as you clean.
No-touch bin emptying
Hygienic ejection mechanism drives dust and debris deep into your bin in one action.
Easy to charge and store
The Dyson Gen5detect drops into the wall-mounted dock, which charges and tidily stores tools. Ready to grab and go.
Washable parts
The filter and Fluffy brush bar can be washed, and the bin and tools wiped clean to remove dust build-up and help optimize performance.
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Suction power¹
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Run time²
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Weight
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| Sold By | MallStop | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Omega Distributions Co | E-site |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| special feature | Bagless, Cordless, Washable Filter, HEPA | Cordless, Bagless, Washable Filter | Bagless, Cordless, Washable Filter, Engineered for homes with pets | Bagless | HEPA | Bagless, Lightweight, Cordless, Washable filter |
| surface suggestion | All floors | All floors | Carpets,Hard Floors,Upholstery | All Floor,Upholstery | All floors | All Floor,Upholstery |
| capacity | 0.2 gallons | 0.5 gallons | 0.2 gallons | 6.6 ounces | 0.76 liters | 0.77 liters |
| voltage | 150 volts | 25.2 volts | 25.2 volts | 220 volts | 21.6 volts | 29.4 volts |
| noise level | 82 decibels | 75 decibels | 82 decibels | — | — | 78 decibels |
| model name | Gen5detect | Dyson Outsize | Dyson V11 Extra | Dyson V11 Plus | — | Dyson V11 |
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Life changing!
I used to think my house was clean until I bought this! Who knew how fast and how much dust can accumulate in just a few days. Before this, I had a Miele upright but got tired of managing the cord (which used to wedge itself under furniture).The Gen5 Detect is amazing at picking up debris and the green laser will reveal THE TRUTH about your hard surface floors. I love that it operated with a button instead of a trigger.I didn’t have room to store it on a wall so I almost didn’t buy it, but I decided to store it deconstructed on a shelf in my office closet with all the attachments in a clear bin on the self next to it. This works great and I can still keep it plugged in since my closet has an outlet. (I share this incase anyone else has limited wall space.)I bought a second battery almost immediately. Since I didn’t have a cordless or handheld vac before, there was a lot to clean around here and I needed to clean for several hours at a time. Don’t hesitate, just get it! Now I wan to buy one for my parent’s house.
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Reviewed in Mexico on April 23, 2024Style: Gen5outsizeVerified Purchase
Should not have to pay for this to be returned a total rip off
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