Cordless Vacuums

Dyson V15 Detect

#2 · Best Dyson for Pet Hair
7.6 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $699.00 Amazon
Our verdict
A proven pet hair cleaner for heavy shedders with mostly low-pile floors. Buy from Dyson or a major retailer rather than a marketplace seller, since the Amazon listing is third-party.

Pros

  • Top pet hair pickup scores from RTINGS
  • 88% on low-pile pet hair
  • Full Dyson tool kit
  • Removable battery
  • Easy-to-clear roller

Cons

  • 9 minutes at max power
  • 60% on high pile
  • Not rated HEPA by TechGearLab
  • 2-year warranty

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Last reviewed October 25, 2026
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What to know about Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson's laser-illuminated stick with a de-tangling Digital Motorbar head and a piezo dust sensor. RTINGS calls it the best cordless for pet hair it has tested (pet-hair score 9.5), and TechGearLab made it Best Premium Cleaner (88% low-pile pet hair). It's for owners of heavy shedders with mixed floors.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

RTINGS names it the best cordless vacuum for pet hair it has tested. TechGearLab measured 88% on low pile and 60% on high pile and named it Best Premium Cleaner.

TechGearLab saw some longer hair wrap, but says the roller is easy to free. The battery is removable, and Dyson sells a genuine replacement.

What to know

Skip it if you need long runtime on max power or HEPA-rated filtration. TechGearLab measured 9 minutes at max and does not mark it as HEPA.
Performance

Score breakdown

Pet hair pickup

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).

9.0
RTINGS pet-hair score 9.5 and its top pet-hair cordless; TechGearLab 88%/60%
Hair-tangle resistance

How well the brushroll avoids hair wrap in testing, plus how easy it is to clear (removable or tool-free brushroll).

7.5
De-tangling head; TechGearLab: some long hair wraps, easy to free
Versatility & pet tools

Hard-floor and edge cleaning, upholstery/stair tools (motorized pet tool or hair screw), and handheld conversion.

8.5
Laser hard-floor head, upholstery tool, handheld mode; RTINGS furniture pet-hair score 8.0
Battery & runtime

Tested runtime at max and low power, swappable battery, and charge time.

6.0
64 min low / 9 min max (TechGearLab); genuine click-in battery 970938-01
Ease of use & maintenance

Handheld weight, balance, bin size and hygienic emptying (auto-empty docks), and how often filters need washing.

6.5
4.5 lb handheld, 0.77 L bin, no dock
Filtration, safety & repairability

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.

7.5
Dyson claims whole-machine filtration (99.99% at 0.3 micron) but TechGearLab marks it not HEPA; 2-year warranty, genuine parts, no recalls
Value

Pet-hair performance per dollar at typical street price.

6.0
About $692 at Best Buy; premium price
Specifications

Dyson V15 Detect specs

Tested performance

Pet hair removed, low-pile carpet (TechGearLab test)
88 %
Pet hair removed, high-pile carpet (TechGearLab test)
60 %

Battery

Runtime at max power (TechGearLab)
9 min
Claimed max runtime (eco mode)
60 min
Swappable/click-in battery
Yes

Design

Handheld unit weight (TechGearLab measured)
4.5 lbs
Dustbin capacity
0.77 L

Performance

Claimed suction (max)
240 AW

Pet features

Anti-tangle/de-tangling floorhead (claimed)
Yes
Auto-empty dock included
No

Health & materials

Manufacturer warranty
2 years
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30-day low $691.99
90-day average $696.66
90-day low $691.99

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