Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute vs Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine
Between the Gen5detect Absolute and V15s Detect Submarine, the Gen5detect Absolute comes out ahead in battery and suction (aw), while the V15s Detect Submarine wins on several specs. Overall, the Gen5detect Absolute scores 91 and the V15s Detect Submarine scores 86 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Gen5detect Absolute edges ahead on the Mars Score (91 vs 86), but the 5.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Gen5detect Absolute if you care most about battery and suction (aw). The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, suction (aw).
The V15s Detect Submarine similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dustbin, cordless, weight, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Gen5detect Absolute is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute wins
- ▲Battery — 16.67% more. 70 min vs 60 min.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 9.17% more. 262 vs 240.
Why Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute | Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 262lead | 240 |
| Dustbin | 0.77 L | 0.77 L |
| Filter | HEPA H13 | HEPA H13 |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute | Dyson - V15s Detect Submarine |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Wet/dry cordlesslead |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Battery | 70 minlead | 60 min |
Spec-level deep dives
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