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Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute: the compact Detect
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The Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute is the slimmer member of Dyson's Detect family, aimed at smaller homes and at people who find a full V15 too heavy to hold for long. It keeps the Detect name while reducing the bulk. The listing here is short on reliable detail, though, so the main task for a buyer is separating real figures from obvious errors.
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Bin
- Not stated
- Weight
- Not stated
- Suction claim
- Not stated
- Key extra
- Detect Slim, 70 dB listed
In its favour
- Up to 60 minutes of runtime is listed, the same as the bigger V15.
- Listed noise of 70 dB is the lowest figure among the Dysons here.
- A HEPA filter type, crevice tool and dusting brush are listed.
Good to know
- This listing gives an implausible bin and weight, so we treat both as not stated.
- The Slim models have a smaller bin than the V15, which suits smaller homes better than large ones.
Our take
What the bullets do and do not say
The three bullets read value for money, easy to use and durable and design, so they carry no product facts. The spec table is more useful: it lists a HEPA filter, three speeds and three power levels, a noise level of 70 decibels, up to 60 minutes of runtime and a four hour charge.
At 70 decibels, it is quieter on paper than the 78 to 82 decibel figures listed for other Dysons here.
Figures that do not add up
Several numbers in the table cannot be right for a stick vacuum. The capacity is given as 2.8 litres, the weight as 1 kg and the dimensions as 10 by 15 by 15 centimetres. Wattage is listed as 1200 watts and voltage as 230 volts, which probably describe the charger or mains supply rather than the vacuum.
Treat bin size and weight as unknown from this listing, and ask the seller for the real figures if they will affect your decision.
Tools, connectivity and warranty
The included components are a crevice tool, a dusting brush and side brushes. No floor head is named, which is unusual, so confirm which cleaner heads are in the box. Wi-Fi is listed as the connectivity technology.
The warranty is described as one year, shorter than the two years listed for the V11 and Bosch Unlimited 7, so check what Dyson offers on registration.
V12 Detect Slim against V15 Detect Animal and V8 Advanced
The Dyson V15 Detect Animal is fully documented, with its piezo sensor, LCD screen, High Torque head, Hair screw tool and 0.76 litre bin, but weighs 3 kg.
The Dyson V8 Advanced is a lighter, simpler choice at a listed 2.5 kg, with 130 AW and a Motorbar head, but only 40 minutes.
Verdict
The V12 Detect Slim Absolute suits buyers who want a quieter, slimmer Detect model and are willing to confirm the heads, bin and weight first. If you want every figure stated, the Dyson V15 Detect Animal is the safer choice, and the Dyson V8 Advanced is a simpler, lighter option for small homes.
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Amazon listing title: Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute 394167-01, 5025155069233