The V15 Detect Absolute is $100 off on Dyson’s website. What am I missing on these two vacuums?

I was hoping to get the V15 on a Prime discount.

Why is the Absolute $100 off?

What’s the difference in the V15 Absolute and the V15?

Is the V15 Absolute the latest model? I noticed last week they had the “1st Generation” at $100 off, which I no longer see offered on the website.

Trying to decide whether the Gen5detect is worth the additional $200USD over the V15 detect absolute. Down to these two since they both include the built in tools and HEPA filtration (both improved from base V15 detect). Differences on Gen5 seem to be: (+) better light for showing dust (+) better battery (+) more suction (+) shows on display if area is clean (+/-) no trigger…not sure if good or bad (-) heavier by ~1lb

Those who have used…do these changes represent +$200 in value over the previous state of the art?

I’m currently in need of a replacement vacuum, long story short I have had a v8 and loved it and damaged the housing of that and a v10 due to multiple drops because we weren’t allowed to screw things into the wall so I couldn’t mount it. I’ve learned my lesson and I’ve gone months without a vacuum. Our current place is all hardwood floors and tiles on one level abt 1900sqft, whenever we buy a home hopefully in the next year or two I will assume there will be carpet in the bedrooms. Do I go for another V8 since it’s on sale for under $300? The new version on the stain website comes with a fluffy head for hard floors that I didn’t have before and desperately need. The v15 is currently on sale for $499 which is the lowest price I’ve seen for it, I’m just not sure if it’s worth the extra $200. We loved our v8 and while the v10 was fine it also didn’t have a soft head for hard floors and it didn’t really wow me one way or the other. I remember being amazed at the v8 probably because it was used on carpet then but still it was a great vacuum!

So about a year ago i got a v15 detect absolute as a replacement for an old Miele.

I'll start with the good things:

Its extremely good a picking up dirt on every surface, i especially like the fluffy head with the laser light. Looks very aesthetic and the battery is also very, very impressive somehow it last 2 hours on auto mode.

But it fell super cheap. Constantly creaking, the parts don't snap into place nicely, sometimes i have to use a lot of force. Scratches and clogs easily and looks like its been through more than my 15 year old Miele! I clean it thoroughly often and treat it as gently as possible yet i dont see it lasting more that 2-3 years.

Where's the quality? Is everyone experiencing this and just overlooking it because of the brand name?

Any input is helpful.

We’re looking to buy our first cordless Dyson, but I’m so confused with their product naming practices and the website is not helpful at all.

What is the difference between the two? I understand that the Absolute variant comes with more accessories, but isn’t Detect Plus the newer model with a more advanced filtration system (the blue HEPA filter)? If so, why is the suction power of the latter lower (230 vs 240 of the non-plus)?

And one more question: is the fluffy roller really worth the extra money? We mostly have hard floors in our house and a golden retriever, does it pick up hair better than the standard extension or is it mostly a gimmick?

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Thank you.