Dyson V15 Detect

Just when you thought Dyson couldn’t suck any more, it’s created a vacuum cleaner that illuminates your dust particles with a laser

Well, it’s actually the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute, but we couldn’t fit that all on one line. You have to be very economical with space in this bit, you know – otherwise one item might end up taking up more space than it deserves, and that wouldn’t be right at all.

£600 / stuff.tv/v15absolute

■ You’ve surely got to be obsessed with cleaning to consider a vacuum costing four Henrys, but Dyson’s latest features a piezo sensor for measuring microscopic dust, a laser to illuminate dirt, and a clever conical head for picking up hair. Welcome to the Rolls-royce of cordless handhelds.

■ Design-wise it’s definitely a Dyson. The filter, large bin and cyclone innards are all where you expect them. It comes with more attachments than ever, in more cardboard than ever, and compared to the V11 the sucking time and power have increased.

■ The piezo sensor detects the vibrations of dust hitting the cyclones 15,000 times per second and automatically adjusts suction power accordingly. It displays this info on a super-bright colour panel, along with remaining battery life and cleaning mode.

■ If all of that sounds like a lab assistant’s wet dream, try fitting the Laser Slim Fluffy head. Flick a switch and it’s all systems glow for a spot of techno rave housekeeping on hardwood floors. It’s a great idea for dimly lit areas… partially let down by the head being too wide to access all of them.

■ As impressive as the sensor and laser tech might seem, it’s the much narrower anti-tangle hair-screw tool that, well, cleans up. The conical brush automatically unravels your short and curlies because it’s only attached at one end. Brilliant for pet hair and stray locks on the sofa, it’s a winner.

Tech specs

Max power 240AW Capacity 0.76l Run time 1hr Dimensions 1264x 252x250mm, 3kg