Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute vs Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute | Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 70 min | 40 min |
| Suction (AW) | 262 | 170 |
| Dustbin | 0.77 L | 0.85 L |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
Between the Gen5detect Absolute and Flexi Pro Wet/Dry, the Gen5detect Absolute comes out ahead in battery / suction (aw), while the Flexi Pro Wet/Dry wins on dustbin. Overall, the Gen5detect Absolute scores 86.7 and the Flexi Pro Wet/Dry scores 72.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Gen5detect Absolute is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Gen5detect Absolute if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, suction (aw), weight. The single most decisive one: Battery — 75.00% more. 70 min vs 40 min.
Pick the Flexi Pro Wet/Dry if you care most about dustbin. Its strongest claims are dustbin. The single most decisive one: Dustbin — 10.39% more. 0.85 L vs 0.77 L.
Both ship with comparable cordless, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute or Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry?
Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute leads the current Mars Score by 14.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare suction (aw), battery, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute if…
Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute has the measurable edge on battery min, suction aw, weight kg.
Choose Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry if…
Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry has the measurable edge on dustbin l.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute wins
- ▲Battery — 75.00% more. 70 min vs 40 min.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 54.12% more. 262 vs 170.
- ▲Weight — 1.00 kg less. 3.5 vs 4.5.
Why Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry wins
- ▲Dustbin — 10.39% more. 0.85 L vs 0.77 L.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute | Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 262lead | 170 |
| Dustbin | 0.77 L | 0.85 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA H13 | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute | Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Wet/dry cordlesslead |
| Cordless | true | true |
| Weight | 3.5 kglead | 4.5 kg |
| Battery | 70 minlead | 40 min |