Dyson V15 Detect vs. V10 Absolute Comparison - UK (2025) ⚖️

The most important test for any cordless vacuum cleaner is the cleaning test. Both cordless vacuums did very well here. But how do they perform in our comparison?

Cleaning On Hard Floors

Dyson UK supplies two attachments for cleaning hard floors:

• A floor nozzle with a soft dusting brush, the so-called Fluffy attachment. It’s specially designed for hard floors.

• And a standard attachment that is suitable for any floor type.

That’s why we carried out the test with each attachment.

The Dyson V15 On Hard Floors

The V15 hardly reaches its limits when vacuuming dirt on hard floors. It works exceptionally well with the Laser Fluffy attachment ? %.

The Torque-Drive (universal attachment) also did a great job on the hard floor.

However, it was a bit louder and didn't feel as smooth in movement.

The Dyson V10 On Hard Floors

The Dyson V10 also performed great on hard floors. It only left a tiny bit of sand behind with the standard electric brush, but you could barely see it with... it removed a total of 97% of the sand.

Cleaning Low Carpets

Cleaning low-pile carpets is a no-brainer for the Dyson devices, too!

Both perform above average here.

The V15 Detect Absolute On A Low Carpet

The V15 Detect didn’t leave a single grain of dirt behind, no matter whether coarse dirt or fine sand.

The V10 On A Low Carpet

The V10 didn’t have any problems here, either. It removes anything that comes up.

Cleaning A High-Pile Carpet

High-pile carpets pose a significant threat to all vacuums in general. The fine dirt often gets stuck in the depths, which is why most vacuum cleaners have a hard time with it.

But not so with the two Dyson vacuums ?

The V15 And High Carpets

The V15 does a real deep cleanse on high carpets. It also removes fine dirt from the carpet, thanks to the powerful suction.

In our test, it achieved a whopping 100 %.

Only very few other vacuums manage that!

Dyson's V10 Cyclone On A High Carpet

The V10's test result on a high carpet is just a little behind that of the V15.

It removed 99% of the dirt... That’s also exceptional!

Everyday Cleaning With The V10 vs V11

After our test in the test area, we also gave the cordless vacuums quite a dirty challenge in everyday life.

Without exception, both the V15 and the V10 are a huge relief during daily cleaning. And that even though we have children and pets.

But they also come in very handy for the weekly, thorough cleaning.

Accessories are essential because they can expand the range of uses.

Dyson UK varies the delivery scope and always launches different variants of a model.

For our comparison, we chose the Absolute variants because we think that their delivery scopes include the essential accessories:

• Dyson V15 Detect Absolute

• Dyson V10 Cyclone Absolute

The Delivery Scope Of The V15 And V10 In Comparison

Which Brush Is For What?

Let’s take a look at the most important accessories of the two cordless vacuum cleaners:

The Mini Electric Brush vs Anti-Hair Nozzle

The anti-hair nozzle is ideal for vacuuming upholstery, mattresses or car seats.

And it’s also a great asset in the fight against pet hair. Read more about this in this review: "Battery vacuums against pet hair"

Dyson revised this nozzle just in time for the release of the V15 Detect.

It has a cone-shaped brush now where the hairs can’t get stuck. The rotating brush transports them to the side instead. There, they simply fall off and disappear in the endless depths of the suction tube.

It’s super convenient. See for yourself ?

But the mini electric brush - even though it doesn’t have the anti-hair function - is also an excellent cleaner head.

Nevertheless, the upgrade is excellent, so the V15 wins the race here ?

The Crevice Nozzle When Things Get Tight...

With the crevice nozzle, you can remove dirt even in the last cracks and corners.

Both models come with this attachment.

The Multi-Tool Or Combination tool...

It works great on sensitive floors or the ceiling with its soft bristles.

You can simply pull back the bristles to use the hard end and remove stubborn dirt.

It’s a true all-rounder among the cleaning heads. ??

The Practical Wall Mount From Dyson

You should keep the wall mount near a power socket.

With this, you can store your new Dyson upright on the wall, which saves a lot of space. You can also attach two accessories, so they're always at hand.

Of course, the cordless vacuum cleaner also charges whenever you connect it to the wall mount.

A Dyson Floor Dock

You don't want to drill holes into your wall or keep the device in the same place?

No problem! You can also get a Dyson floor dock instead of the wall mount.

In this stand, you can also store and charge the vacuum upright.

Your advantage: You can move the docking station wherever you want.

You can conveniently buy a suitable dock for the V10 online.

Even though there’s no dedicated dock for the V15, the V11 docking station fits perfectly, too.

The Accessory Clip For The Suction Tube...

...is super practical. Simply clip it onto the suction tube and choose your favourite accessory. Then, you can attach it directly to the vacuum cleaner and always have it at hand during cleaning.

This gadget is the one from the newer V15.

But we also found it in the delivery scope of the Dyson V11 Absolute and the Dyson V11 Outsize.

The Quick Release Extra-Soft Brush

This attachment is the way to go if you want to dust your books and furniture gently.

The Quick Release Extra-Hard Brush

You can also make the brush a little harder for stubborn dirt on the car floor mat, for example.

That’s where this attachment comes into play.

Even if the name isn't that convenient, the attachment certainly is ?

The essential accessories are the attachments for cleaning the floor.

They have sophisticated technology and make a decisive contribution to the cleaning performance.

That’s why we’ll take a closer look at the floor nozzles in the following chapter.

Both cordless vacuums are so-called 2-in-1 devices. It’s also one of the main reasons why these devices are so popular these days ?

You can use it as a conventional vacuum…

...but you can also quickly convert it and use it as a handheld vacuum.

That increases the device’s versatility in use enormously, and it makes the investment even more valuable.

You can use it to clean the car, a mattress, upholstery and furniture.

Check out our comparison of the best cordless car vacuums if you want to know what is crucial in this area of application and which vacuum works best here.

The weight of a hand vacuum cleaner is essential because you have to hold the vacuum cleaner all the time.

That's why the V10 is ahead of the V15 here. It’s 500 grams lighter. You notice that immediately.

However, the V15 makes up for this with its stronger suction power.

It’s up to you what’s more important to you.

Of course, vacuums aren’t exactly quiet in general, but there are still noticeable differences between them.

How Loud Are The Dyson V10 And V15 (In dB)?

We measured just under 10 dB difference in the most substantial cleaning mode, which you can hear pretty clearly. So the new V15 is much quieter.

In the end, however, we have to note that the volume of both devices doesn’t create a pleasant atmosphere for conversation ?

Comparing The Volume Of The Dyson V10 And V15

The answer lays at hand: No!

A practical feature of the V15 is that it shows any maintenance work and error messages that may be required.

Maintenance for both vacuums consists of four tasks:

• Emptying the dirt container

• Cleaning the dirt container

• Cleaning the HEPA filter

• Cleaning the floor nozzles

Emptying The Dirt Container

Many cordless vacuum cleaners have problems when emptying: dirt falls next to the dustbin, the dirt won’t come out, etc.

Firstly, the dirt containers of both cordless vacuums have an excellent capacity of 0.76 litres. Thus, you don't have to empty them so often, but the devices are still handy.

Secondly, you can empty the two Dyson vacuums very precisely into the dustbin, thanks to the inline design described above. All V-series device since the Dyson V10 has this technology, i.e. both the V10 and V15 have it.

This emptying function is perfect for allergy sufferers, as it transports the dirt very efficiently into the dustbin.

And this is how it works:

First, you have to remove the suction tube. Then hold the appliance over the dustbin with the dirt container facing downwards.

Now you have to push down the red lever.

A lid pops open, and the dirt falls out of the dirt container.

It’s very efficient!

Cleaning The Dirt Container

You also have to clean the dirt container from time to time.

To do this, you can remove the container and tap it out or rinse it.

All you have to do is press the small red lever on the bottom side.

Cleaning The HEPA Filter

The HEPA filter (particulate air filter) can remove even microscopic dirt particles from the air. That’s very practical against allergens, bacteria, etc. and improves the quality of life for allergy sufferers:

Filtration top ?

Dyson's HEPA filters are supposed to last as long as the vacuum itself.

But even if you have to replace a filter, you can simply buy a new one in the Dyson online shop.

If you want to clean the filter, you just have to twist it off at the back. Then, tap it out or wash it if it’s very dirty… both is possible.

Cleaning The Floor Nozzle

Floor nozzles get dirty: There’s no way around it.

Whether it’s the Fluffy (soft roller) attachment or the standard floor nozzle, it can’t hurt to inspect it regularly.

Cleaning works the same for all Dyson floor nozzles:

There’s a small lever or opening to unscrew (a coin is beneficial here) on the housing of the floor nozzle.

You have to open it to take out the brushroll.

Now you can remove hair from the brush with a knife or even wash out the Fluffy attachment…

All that’s left to say at the end of our Dyson V10 vs Dyson V15 comparison is:

We have tested two great cordless vacuums. Both achieved insanely good cleaning results and convinced us all along the line.

So it's up to you whether you go with the value-for-money Dyson V10 Cyclone Absolute, where you get excellent performance at a lower price ?

Or if you choose the Dyson V15 Detect. It convinced us with its excellent cleaning performance and even more powerful suction. The innovative new features are also convincing:

• Laser dust detection (we don't want to miss it anymore ?)

• Real Smart Home Function: The Dirt Particle Analysis

• The anti-hair function of the nozzles

Mind-blowing features! ?

The decision is now up to you! We hope that you’ll have lots of fun with your new device.