
Illumination Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson reveals invisible dust
With illumination technology engineered in four different formats, it’s important to choose one that’s right for you. Learn more and compare the range below.
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Dyson Gen5detect Absolute
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Finely engineered
A custom lens spreads light into a fan shape, exactly 1.5° down and 7.3mm from the ground, to illuminate fine dust so it stands out from the surface it sits on.
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Green light
The human eye’s evolutionary sensitivity to green light means we see it brighter than other colors, enhancing contrast and making hidden dust clearly visible.
Choose the vacuum size that's right for you
⁺⁺Accuracy may vary. Best accuracy in Auto mode. Auto ramp feature in Auto mode only.
*Actual run time will vary based on power mode, dust level, floor type and/or attachments used.
**Run time based on consecutive use of two battery packs. Actual run time will vary based on power mode, floor type and/or attachments used.
Frequently asked questions - Illumination Vacuums
Which Dyson vacuum cleaner has the illumination?
The Dyson Gen5™, V15 Detect™, and Dyson V12 Detect Slim™ have a illumination cleaner head.
These cordless vacuums feature a green light that illuminates dust and particles in your home.
The light allows you to see the particles that are typically invisible to the naked eye, which can help ensure a more thorough cleaning.
How does illumination on vacuums work?
Dyson engineers integrated a green light diode – chosen for its ability to provide the best contrast – into the Fluffy Optic™️ cleaner head, positioning it precisely at a 1.5 degree angle, 7.3mm off the ground.
The light is pointed mostly horizontally, so it illuminates dust more than it illuminates the floor.
This makes the dust visually stand out on the floor surface. It means hidden dust on the floor surface that is otherwise invisible to the naked eye can be seen and removed.
Why do Dyson vacuums have illumination?
Dyson has engineered illumination technology to ensure you are reassured that your home has been deep cleaned.
Dyson vacuums have illumination to illuminate fine dust so it stands out from the surface it sits on.
The human eye’s evolutionary sensitivity to green light means we see it brighter than other colors, enhancing contrast and making hidden dust clearly visible.
Compare
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
from $1049.99Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
from $949.99Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
from $749.99Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
from $649.99Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Dyson dust illumination cleaner head
Precisely-angled light reveals hidden dust particles on hard floors
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Weight
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
8.6 lbs
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
7.6 lbs
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Dyson V15™ Detect
6.8 lbs
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
5.2 lbs
Suction power
Compared to Dyson V8™.
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
Over 215% more suction
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
Over 215% more suction
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Dyson V15™ Detect
100% more suction
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
30% more suction
Runtime
Engineered for whole-home cleaning
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
up to 140 mins**
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
up to 70 mins*
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Dyson V15™ Detect
up to 60 mins*
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
up to 60 mins*
On/Off
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
Button
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
Button
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Dyson V15™ Detect
Trigger
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Button
Cleaner head coverage
Cover more floor with each sweep or fit into tighter spaces
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
12.6 in
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
9.8 in
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Dyson V15™ Detect
9.8 in
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
9.8 in
Bin capacity
Bigger bins for bigger messes, smaller bins for lighter cleaning
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
0.5 gallon
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
0.2 gallon
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Dyson V15™ Detect
0.2 gallon
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
0.1 gallon
Engineered for homes with pets
Powerful Dyson suction, 3-in-1 format, tools, and filtration engineered to deep clean homes with pets
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Advanced technology
Number of cleaning modes
Choose between cleaning modes for the right power where you need it
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
3 modes
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
3 modes
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Dyson V15™ Detect
3 modes
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
3 modes
Auto mode
Automatically adjusts suction power for the right balance of run time and power where you need it⁺⁺
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
LCD screen
Displays run time countdown, cleaning modes, and maintenance alerts.
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Reports total picked up particles
LCD screen displays your machine's total picked up particles for scientific proof of a deep clean
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Shows when your floor is clean
LCD screen displays color-coded bars that grow and shrink according to the amount of particles picked up as you clean- showing you when to keep cleaning and when to move on
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Filtration
Whole-machine advanced filtration expels cleaner air‡
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
Filter traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.1 microns
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
Filter traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.1 microns
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Dyson V15™ Detect
Filter traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns*
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Filter traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns*
Filtration Traps viruses
Whole-machine HEPA filtration traps viruses. Expels cleaner air.¹
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Tools & accessories
De-tangling cleaner head for all floor types
Motorbar™ cleaner head deep cleans all floor types and clears wrapped hair from the brush bar as you clean
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Dyson Dust Illumination cleaner head for hard floors
Gentle on hard floors. Tough on dirt. Illuminates invisible dust on hard floors.
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Tools & accessories included
Includes Dyson-engineered tools and accessories to clean all areas of your home--and your car
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
2 cleaner heads
6 accessories
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
2 cleaner heads
6 accessories
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Dyson V15™ Detect
2 cleaner heads
4 accessories
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
2 cleaner heads
4 accessories
Built-in Dusting and Crevice tool
Dusting and Crevice tool built into the wand. Remove the wand in one click to reveal the tool, for continuous cleaning.
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Hair screw tool
Includes this mini motorized tool to pick up long hair and pet hair fast without tangles. For upholstery, stairs, and cars.
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
Free-standing Floor Dok™ available
Free-standing dock to charge and store your vacuum with no need to drill into walls. Available for purchase separately.
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Dyson Gen5outsize™
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Dyson Gen5detect™️
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Dyson V15™ Detect
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Dyson V12™ Detect Slim
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