Dyson Gen5detect Cordless Vacuum, 280AW, 3 Power Modes, Up to 70 Minutes,² Illumination Reveals dust, HEPA Filtration, All Floor Types
$874.99
Above Avg PriceUsually $870.68 · lowest $649.00
Best for: Buyers who want the strongest cordless suction and will accept weight and possible wheel repairs; skip if you need a light stick for quick daily passes or worry about post-warranty parts costs.
Price History
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Gen5detect owners say suction beats every cordless they have owned and rivals plug-in Mieles on hard floors and carpet. The green dust laser reveals filth you cannot see otherwise. Weight sits high at the grip and tires arms on whole-home runs. Motorhead side wheels breaking within a year, with warranty claiming normal wear and tear is not covered, is the main frustration in low-star reviews.
Best for: Buyers who want the strongest cordless suction and will accept weight and possible wheel repairs; skip if you need a light stick for quick daily passes or worry about post-warranty parts costs.
Loved by buyers
- ✓Suction that beats older Dyson sticks and matches plug-in vacuums on mixed floors
- ✓Fluffy Optic head that reveals fine dust on hardwood you would never notice otherwise
- ✓Slide-to-empty bin and washable HEPA filter that cut down maintenance time
- ✓Built-in crevice tool and hair screw attachment that work on stairs, cars, and upholstery
Buyer concerns
- ✗Top-heavy design leaves shoulders and hands sore after cleaning a whole home
- ✗Motorhead side wheels break during normal use; replacement parts can take weeks to ship
- ✗Two-year warranty and denied claims on broken wheels frustrate buyers at this price
- ✗Boost mode grabs lightweight rugs and drains the battery in about 15 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use it to vacuum my car?+
Key Features
- •Dyson's most powerful cordless vacuum.
- •Over 115% more power.¹ Up to 70 minutes of run time.²
- •Power button operated for continuous cleaning.
- •Intelligently adapts power based on debris and floor type detected. Bars on the screen grow and shrink in real time according to the volume of particles removed as you clean – showing you when to move to another area.³
- •The LCD screen displays a summary of how much dust you have picked up at the end of each clean.³ Also displays power mode, maintenance alerts, and remaining run time to the second.
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