What to know about Dyson Gen5detect
Why it stands out
Why we like it
RTINGS gives it 8.5 for pet hair on furniture, the best here.
What to know
Score breakdown
Measured removal of embedded pet hair from low- and high-pile carpet, rugs and upholstery in independent tests (TechGearLab %, RTINGS scores, TechRadar and CNN hands-on tests).
How well the brushroll avoids hair wrap in testing, plus how easy it is to clear (removable or tool-free brushroll).
Hard-floor and edge cleaning, upholstery/stair tools (motorized pet tool or hair screw), and handheld conversion.
Tested runtime at max and low power, swappable battery, and charge time.
Handheld weight, balance, bin size and hygienic emptying (auto-empty docks), and how often filters need washing.
Sealed or HEPA filtration that keeps dander and fine dust in, battery safety and recall history, availability of genuine batteries and parts, and warranty length.
Pet-hair performance per dollar at typical street price.
Dyson Gen5detect specs
Tested performance
- Pet hair removed, low-pile carpet (TechGearLab test)
- 90 %
- Pet hair removed, high-pile carpet (TechGearLab test)
- 62 %
Battery
- Runtime at max power (TechGearLab)
- 7 min
- Claimed max runtime (eco mode)
- 70 min
- Swappable/click-in battery
- Yes
Design
- Handheld unit weight (TechGearLab measured)
- 5 lbs
- Dustbin capacity
- 0.77 L
Performance
- Claimed suction (max)
- 280 AW
Pet features
- Anti-tangle/de-tangling floorhead (claimed)
- Yes
- Auto-empty dock included
- No
Health & materials
- HEPA filtration (manufacturer claim)
- Yes
- Manufacturer warranty
- 2 years
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