Clever automatic mode ; Decent selection of tools ; Laser lights up dirt

Power button could be more conveniently placed

Redefining what you can expect from a lightweight cordless cleaner, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute takes all of the most important features from the V15 and sticks them in a smaller body. Automatic power adjustment, live battery runtime and that...

Lightweight and easy to maneuver ; One-press button operation ; Automatic suction adjustment ; Excellent on hard floors

Small bin ; Not the most powerful Dyson

It’s very tempting to give the Dyson V12 Detect Slim top marks, but its dustbin is small – too small – when compared to its other V-series siblings. Other than that, and despite having comparatively lesser suction power than the V15 Detect, the V12 is...

More affordable than Dyson V15 ; Lighter and easier to maneuver ; Offers most of the perks of the V15

Small bin ; Wouldn't you rather have a V15?

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim might have a smaller dustbin and less power than the V15 Detect, but that’s also what makes it more affordable than its laser-lit sibling. Even with that lower suction, the V12 Detect Slim can more than hold its own, and the...

Laser really works ; Good balance between size and power ; No need to keep the trigger depressed

Small bin can clog easily with pet fur and hair ; Only as powerful as the V10

It’s slimmer, lighter and less pricey than the V15 but has the same flagship features, including the green laser for illuminating dust and hair. As a trade-off, it’s not as powerful and has a smaller bin but for many, this will be a compromise that’s...

Laser is genuinely game-changing on bare floors ; Fluffy bristles lap up dust and specs of broken glass ; Super lightweight ; Vanes on Motorbar actually prevent hair wrapping ; Converts seamlessly into a powerful handheld ; Motorbar and mini motorized...

The cheapest Dyson with a laser tells you the truth about your floors for hundreds of dollars less than its siblings.