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Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Lightweight 5.2 lb cordless stick vacuum with push-button power, Fluffy Optic laser head, and piezo dust sensor.

List price

$649

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Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Suction

150 AW

Max runtime

60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors)

Weight

5.2 lb (2.4 kg)

What it does well

  • Lightweight 5.2 lb chassis with comfortable push-button power (no trigger to hold)
  • Fluffy Optic green illumination highlights microscopic dust on bare floors
  • Acoustic piezo sensor automatically increases suction in heavy dirt

Where it gives ground

  • Smaller 0.35 L dustbin capacity requires more frequent emptying
  • Max boost runtime limited to ~7 minutes

Compare it head to head

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Dyson V12 Detect Slim

$649

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

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Dyson V12 Detect Slim

$649

Dyson V8 Absolute

$519

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Full specifications

Cleaning performance

SuctionNot on the official sheet
150 AW
Auto suction adjust
Yes (auto mode adapts to dust levels)
Floor illumination
Fluffy Optic laser on soft roller head
Anti-tangle
Hair screw tool and Motorbar de-tangling vanes
Floor types
Hard floors, tiles, low/medium pile carpets
Dust / particle sensing
Piezo acoustic sensor with LCD scientific dust breakdown

Runtime & charging

Max runtime
60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet
~25–35 minutes on auto mode
Charge time
~4.0 hours

Usability

Weight
5.2 lb (2.4 kg)
Bin capacity
0.35 L
NoiseNot on the official sheet
~74 dB (high)
Display
LCD screen shows run time countdown, power mode, particle counts

Filtration

Filtration
Whole-machine filtration capturing 99.99% of microscopic particles
Sealed system
Yes (fully-sealed filtration)

Kit

Attachments
Fluffy Optic cleaner head, Motorbar head, Hair screw tool, Combination tool, Crevice tool
Dock
Wall dock with accessory storage and charger

Ownership

Warranty
2 years
Bagless
Yes
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Dyson V12 Detect Slim spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Dyson V12 Detect Slim cost?

Dyson V12 Detect Slim lists at $649 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Dyson V12 Detect Slim’s key specs?

Key specifications for Dyson V12 Detect Slim include suction (150 AW), max runtime (60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors)), and weight (5.2 lb (2.4 kg)).

What does Dyson V12 Detect Slim compare against?

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