Dyson V15 Detect Absolute vs Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme 20V Max

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To test our vacuums, we task them with picking up pet hair to see how readily the brushroll gets tangled. Then, we use fruity cheerios to see if the vacs can handle large particles without clogging. Finally, we use sand as a stress test to gauge their ability to deep clean fine particles. We do each test three times on low and mid pile carpets as well as hardwood floors

I haven’t posted here for a couple years after buying our Miele U1 Cat & Dog which we are still very happy with. Although we have occasionally wished we had a portable vacuum for between weekend spot cleanings around the house and that our young children could more easily carry up and down stairs for their chores.

Pro comes in three different versions: we chose the anti allergen version because it has a HEPA filter, which is the main difference between the other...

"When lots of dust is being vacuumed, the graph rises quickly," Dyson says. "But as less and less dust is picked up, it slows down, letting you know you've achieved a thorough deep clean." 

I am a bit disappointed in the durability of the front wheels in the power head. They only lasted a couple of months and now are clogged with hair and thus immobile. Attempts to clean them out by a mechanically-minded person have repeatedly failed and it just grates along the surface now causing a scraping noise and obvious wear to the plastic on the bottom but it still works. The internals are also a bit flimsy and brittle

I think cordless is really the main draw for her. We have been looking at the Dyson V15 Detect.

It'll pick up very light material on a smooth surface if it's directly below the suction area. You know when you're using a standard corded vacuum and you get close to something on the floor and the vacuum pulls it in and sucks it up? Or when there's a tuft of hair against a wall and you can push the vacuum against the wall to pull it in? Or when you're vacuuming on a textured floor or floor mat that has crevices about 1/4 inch deep and the vacuum pulls the dirt up and out of the crevices? This vacuum won't do any of that. It's low suction even at the highest setting. For smooth floors, or very low pile mats and throw rugs on hard floors, you'll more often be using the med power

Update: today is day 14 from I purchased my Dyson v15, in the 2 weeks I used the Dyson 5 times, fully charged it twice and had to wash the filter 4 times. I took my Dyson back to the store I purchased it from (Harvey Normans Ireland). Last night I washed the filter one last time before returning it and it was still a bit damp today, I informed them of everything, they reapplied the filter and the vac still functioned with a damp filter, which they informed me was a hazard within itself (apparently it should have a safety to cut itself off if it's got any moisture at all around it). They changed it for a new one for me or offered me a diff Dyson or money back, I took another v15 in hopes this one will be different

I mean, a BIG mess. I just don’t get this thing. All the hair and dust sticks to the metal filter inside and you have to literally pull it off, getting your hands all dusty and it creates a dust plume from the trash can too. It fills up fast, so I need to empty it pretty much every time I use it

That being said, I am exchanging mine because it has an (seemingly somewhat common?) issue where the LCD display advises the filter needs cleaned after five minutes of vacuuming (the warning is reset after it's charged and it doesn't effect the performance of the vacuum but nonetheless you're paying good money for a working product). Dyson support have offered an exchange (courier picks up the broken machine and gives me a replacement at the same time) which I'll receive on Thursday (US customers seem to have shit support but EU/UK folk get much better support).

The filter can not be removed and cleaned (at least as far as I can find and the rotating filler is useless.

You get the wonderfully named Laser Slim fluffy cleaner head, which we'll talk more about separately than an anti-tangle high torque cleaner head suit...

Overall it's not a bad choice for simple chores but don't expect a high-powered pet vacuum. Its very convenient when I dont want to pull out my corded vacuum. I would recommend if you want something to use when touching up.

Personally, I'm in the camp that even the washable filters should be replaced every couple years.

Very easy to use, store and recharge. We have multiple Black and Decker tools in our home so no shortage of extra batteries! The only downfall is the filter clogs quickly and collects a bit of dust, it's been washed a few times but we are desperately looking for a replacement filter as we have two rescue animals that shed - A LOT! PLEASE MAKE REPLACEMENT FILTERS MORE AVAILABLE!

.. I sincerely hope that Dyson redesigns the whole clear bin/shroud design sooner than later, because I am starting to get tired of having to thoroughly cleaning my machine every time I use it

CONS: the waste container is only lightly latched on so is ridiculously easy to accidentally knock off while in use, the waste container hatch is spring-loaded so when the container gets knocked off and hits the floor the hatch springs open spewing everything you just vacuumed (REALLY BAD DESIGN THERE), a standard B&D 20V battery does not last very long when using the motorized attachment (definitely need to use one of the larger 3rd-party batteries), the motorized rug attachment does a poor job on bare wood floors -- I made my own attachment from an old Hoover canister vac (see photos). CONCLUSION: will use this as our main household vacuum, but I still have to figure out a workaround for the absurd waste container latch. For the high price point, I shouldn't have to do that. UPDATE: I used a slice of an old bicycle inner tube as tie-around security for the tumbling waste container

5 stars for the vaccuum but 3 stars to the seller for Price Gouging. They shipped it quickly is the only reason I gave them 3 stars. I paid $1000.00 for this vaccuum

Nothing terrible, just a little bit annoying to line up. So why 4 stars instead of 5? Price. I try not to deduct points for price, since I can see that up front and can choose to make or not make the purchase, but in this case I made an exception. I'm not sure that I would have bought it at this price if I weren't already heavily invested in the B&D 20V Max battery system