Dyson V12 Detect Slim

A lightweight, easy-to-handle mid-range cordless stick that excels on bare floors and pet hair on upholstery, but is held back by a tiny dustbin, middling carpet results, poor stain cleaning, and some flimsy-feeling plastic.

The reviewers bought and tested it, finding a lighter, smaller alternative to the V15 that delivers very strong suction, excellent hard-floor cleaning, and plenty of features, making it a top-ten cordless vacuum worth its high price.

The writer considers the V12 Detect Slim the best cordless stick vacuum available, delivering most of the V15's strengths at a lower price with a more comfortable button and lighter body, despite its small bin.

A lightweight, hardwood-friendly Dyson with excellent filtration and great attachments, but its tiny dustbin, weaker carpet cleaning and fiddly maintenance make it worth buying only on sale or for light cleaning in small spaces.

8/10

The writer loves the slim, compact V12 Detect Slim, calling it their dream vacuum for a small apartment despite the steep price, with the laser dust detection a standout feature.

A lighter, cheaper alternative to the V15 that keeps the flagship green laser and screen features, trading some power and bin size for a compromise the reviewer finds easy to accept.

4/5

A strong, lighter and cheaper alternative to the V15 Detect that keeps most of its headline features and cleans hard floors very well, held back mainly by a small, fiddly bin and less suction than pricier Dysons.

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