Dreame R20 vs Dyson V15 Detect
For most homes, get the Dreame R20. If you want the deepest clean on carpet and a laser that shows dust, the V15 Detect is worth the extra.
Dreame R20
Strong pickup and a long battery for well under half the price of a Dyson V15.
Dyson V15 Detect
The strongest all-rounder: a laser shows dust on hard floors and a sensor counts what it picks up.
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The R20 costs well under half as much, picks up well on carpet and hard floors, handles pet hair and runs for a whole-home clean. The V15 pulls more out of deep carpet, its laser shows dust you'd miss on hard floors and its battery clicks out to swap.
- —You want strong cleaning without paying Dyson money.
- —You have pets.
- —You want something light.
- —You have lots of thick carpet.
- —You want to see the dust you're missing.
- —You'd buy a spare battery for a big home.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Long battery for the price
- +Light and easy to steer
- +Handles pet hair without tangling
- −The trigger is easy to set off by accident while you carry it.
- −The bin is small, and pet hair often has to be pulled out by hand.
- −Harder to push on thick carpet unless you open a small air vent on the head.
- +Top suction, great on carpet
- +Laser shows dust on hard floors
- +Battery clicks out to swap
- −Emptying the bin can be messy, and long hair can catch in it.
- −Heavy to hold above your head for curtains or ceilings.
- −Battery time drops after a few years; the battery is replaceable.
- Is the R20 worth it?
- Is the V15 Detect worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Vacuum Wars, manufacturer specifications.