Dyson - Gen5detect Absolute vs Roborock - Flexi Pro Wet/Dry
Between the Gen5detect Absolute and Flexi Pro Wet/Dry, the Gen5detect Absolute comes out ahead in battery and suction (aw), while the Flexi Pro Wet/Dry wins on dustbin. Overall, the Gen5detect Absolute scores 91 and the Flexi Pro Wet/Dry scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Gen5detect Absolute is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.5 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.
Pick the Flexi Pro Wet/Dry if you care most about dustbin. Its strongest claims are dustbin.
Both ship with comparable cordless, 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 — 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 |
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