Hi, my partner and I are looking to get a V12 detect. Our budget is $500 so we’re trying to find one at that cost if not less. We’d like to avoid eBay because there seems to be a lot of scam sellers with zero feedback.

Any idea where to find a deal on one of these?

I plan on pulling the cord and getting my first Dyson vacuum this sale. I’ve narrowed it down to the v15 and v12 sold by Costco (so I have access to the flexible return policy if all goes awry), but the biggest factor holding me back from the v15 is the weight difference.

My understanding is v15 is more powerful, slightly better battery life and bin capacity, and comes with more attachments. However, v15 is around 15lbs and the v12 is around 5lbs.

In Canada, v15 is on sale for $780 and v12 for $675 so not a huge difference.

I live in a ranch-style house with a carpet upstairs, carpet stairs, and hard floors for the foyer and downstairs (with a rug here and there) so it’s pretty 50/50. I will also be using a central vacuum, and emptying the bin more isn’t a huge deal to me.

Which did you pick and why? Did the weight of the v15 keep you back? Is one more reliable than the other? Is it even worth going for the v15?

Here are the deals I see today (dec 2024), There are way to many models that cost basically the same amount and I just can't tell the difference between the models.

Use Cases: Convivence, hardwood, some low pile carpet: We also have a plugin vacuum, small handheld vacuum and a little green vacuum so it doesn't need to do everything.

Dyson Outsize Extra - $399 (Costco)

Dyson V15 Detect - $499

Dyson V11 Extra - $399

Dyson V8 Absolute - $299

Dyson V12 Detect Slim - $399

Dyson currently doing 10% off via Rakuten, applies to all models except the Outsize.

I have owned one for 2 years, and the device, while great - has absolutely no support. I have been looking for a backup battery for over a year now on the official Dyson site and it was always out of stock.

Now - the inevitable has happened and the original battery finally died. The V12 battery is still completely out of stock. Multiple posts by users online also show the same cry for help.

Their customer support has been no help whatsoever. They keep telling me that they'll put in a notification request when the battery comes back in stock - well, it's been over 6 months now. Still nothing.

If you are going to buy a Dyson, get something that has easily accessible alternate support parts like the V8, V11 and V15. Or better yet, buy at Costco so it's completely risk free.

You have been warned.

I spend the last couple of weeks reading through all the posts in this sub comparing the Dyson V12 and V15. Still unsure, I ordered both from Costco when they went on sale for Black Friday and figured I would share my thoughts for anyone else in the same situation.

The V12 is slightly lighter and easier to maneuver and I enjoy not have to hold down the trigger. For these reasons I would recommend this one for anyone with mobility issues. This is the only reason I would recommend this one though. The dust bin is much smaller as many reviews have mentioned but when you look at the max fill line it is actually tiny. I could look past this for the other features if it wasn’t also much harder to empty. Each time I go to empty it I find myself having to dig my fingers around in the canister to remove the dirt. When I empty the V15 everything just falls right out.

The V15 feels slightly more powerful, especially on carpet. Due to the slight increase in weight and overall size, I do find it a little harder to maneuver. The dust bin is much larger and as I already said, so easy to empty. I have a love hate relationship with the trigger. I feel like the battery will last a little bit longer since I am not holding it down while switching areas (with the V12 I found myself just leaving the machine on as I moved) and I enjoy the control it offers but for a big clean my finger does get a little tired. I’ve seen the attachment that holds it down on Amazon and I will likely just order that if it becomes an issue.

The price different with both sales for me was about $100 CDN, so not really a deal breaker either way.

I plan on keeping them both for a little longer and doing a full house vacuum with each to test the battery life on auto mode but at this point the V15 is by far the winner.

I would love to hear other’s experiences before making my final decision.

I also have a bagged Miele that I will use for a deep clean once a week but wanted something more convenient for in between cleans.

TLDR: The V15 is better unless you have mobility issues.

For example is the warranty for a longer period of time if I purchase direct from Dyson?