Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum

Yes. The lit hard-floor head shows dust and pet hair that's easy to miss otherwise, and for some it means vacuuming more often. The V15 Detect pairs the light with a piezo sensor that counts particles and shows them on the LCD screen, so you can see what came up.

Well on hard floors. In homes with several dogs and cats it picks up fur, litter and grit without trouble. Dyson also includes a Hair Screw tool with a conical brush for pet hair on furniture and stairs, so the V15 Detect covers the couch as well as the floor.

Auto mode can overdo it. On some carpets and rugs, the V15 Detect ramps up power until the roller stalls or the head gets hard to push, and in one case it was slow to react to sand. Dropping to a lower mode on those rugs is worth trying before you write it off.

On eco, often yes: a whole one-storey home on a single charge is realistic. Boost is a different story and can drain the V15 Detect after a couple of rooms. Dyson rates it at up to 60 minutes, and the screen counts down the remaining runtime to the second, so you can see it coming.

No, in most homes. With long hair in the house and heavy-shedding dogs, the brush bar has stayed free of wrapped hair. The V15 Detect's Digital Motorbar head is built to de-tangle as it cleans, so there's little to cut off.

For most, no. At 6.8 lb it's light enough for daily use, though in at least one case it felt heavier than expected. It also converts to a handheld for stairs, cars and upholstery, and that's when you'll feel the weight in your wrist.