Description
Lightweight Cordless Cleaning. Illuminated Dust Detection. Up to 60 Minutes Runtime.
Make everyday cleaning faster and more precise with the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. Designed to combine powerful suction with a lightweight 2.37kg body, this versatile cordless cleaner is ideal for homes that need effective floor-to-ceiling cleaning without the bulk of a traditional upright vacuum.
The V12 Detect Slim is designed to reveal dust that can easily go unnoticed during routine cleaning. Its Optic Fluffy cleaner head illuminates fine particles on hard floors, making hidden dust easier to see and helping you target areas that may otherwise appear clean.
For carpets and mixed flooring, the included Motorbar cleaner head provides effective pickup of dirt, dust and hair, while the Mini Motorhead is ideal for smaller surfaces such as stairs and upholstery. A Crevice Tool helps reach narrow gaps, edges and awkward spaces, while the supplied Wall Dock provides convenient storage and charging.
With up to 60 minutes of battery runtime, cordless freedom and HEPA filtration, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim provides a practical combination of convenience, manoeuvrability and advanced cleaning technology for everyday home care.
Key Features
- Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- Lightweight 2.37kg Design
- Up to 60 Minutes Maximum Runtime
- Optic Fluffy Cleaner Head
- Illuminates Fine Dust on Hard Floors
- Motorbar Cleaner Head
- Mini Motorhead
- Crevice Tool
- HEPA Filtration
- Suitable for All Floor Types
- 0.35-Litre Dust Capacity
- Cordless Operation
- Slim, Manoeuvrable Profile
- Wall Dock Included
- Charger Included
- Yellow & Nickel Finish
- 2-Year Guarantee
Lightweight Cordless Cleaning
Weighing approximately 2.37kg, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is designed to be easier to lift, carry and manoeuvre around the home than many larger vacuum cleaners.
- Lightweight 2.37kg design
- Easy to carry between rooms
- Useful for stairs
- Suitable for above-floor cleaning
- Helps reduce effort during longer cleaning sessions
Up to 60 Minutes Runtime
The rechargeable cordless design provides up to 60 minutes of maximum battery runtime, giving you the freedom to clean without being restricted by a mains cable.
- Up to 60 minutes maximum runtime
- No mains cable while cleaning
- Easy movement between rooms
- Suitable for everyday whole-home cleaning
- Convenient for quick clean-ups
Actual runtime will vary depending on the cleaner head, suction setting and cleaning conditions being used.
Optic Fluffy Cleaner Head
The included Optic Fluffy cleaner head is designed specifically for hard-floor cleaning and helps make fine dust more visible during use.
- Illuminates fine dust on hard flooring
- Helps reveal particles that can be difficult to see
- Designed for hard-floor pickup
- Useful for detailed everyday cleaning
- Helps you identify areas requiring additional passes
See Hidden Dust More Clearly
Fine household dust can blend into hard flooring and become difficult to identify in normal room lighting. The V12 Detect Slim's illuminated hard-floor cleaning system helps highlight these particles so you can clean with greater precision.
This feature is particularly useful around edges, beneath furniture and in areas where fine dust tends to accumulate unnoticed.
Motorbar Cleaner Head
The Motorbar cleaner head provides versatile cleaning across carpets and other suitable floor surfaces.
- Effective carpet cleaning
- Helps lift embedded dust and debris
- Useful for hair pickup
- Suitable for everyday floor cleaning
- Ideal for homes with mixed floor surfaces
Suitable for All Floor Types
The supplied specification lists the Dyson V12 Detect Slim as suitable for all floor types. The included floor heads allow you to choose the most appropriate cleaning head for the surface being cleaned.
- Carpets
- Rugs
- Hard floors
- Laminate
- Tiles
- Suitable sealed flooring
Mini Motorhead
The included Mini Motorhead provides powered cleaning in smaller areas where the full-size floor head may be impractical.
- Useful for stairs
- Ideal for upholstery
- Suitable for sofas and chairs
- Helps collect hair and debris
- Compact powered cleaning
Crevice Tool
The slim Crevice Tool helps access narrow and awkward areas that larger attachments cannot easily reach.
- Useful between furniture
- Ideal for room edges
- Suitable for narrow gaps
- Useful around skirting boards
- Helps clean confined areas
HEPA Filtration
The supplied specification lists HEPA filtration, helping capture fine particulate matter as air passes through the vacuum cleaner.
- Helps capture fine dust
- Designed to retain small particles
- Useful in pet-owning households
- Supports cleaner expelled air
- Suitable for allergy-conscious homes
Designed for Everyday Dust & Debris
From crumbs and tracked-in dirt to fine dust and hair, the V12 Detect Slim provides flexible cleaning for a wide range of everyday household mess.
Slim Profile for Tight Spaces
The slender cordless format makes the V12 Detect Slim easy to move around furniture and into confined areas.
- Easy to manoeuvre around furniture
- Useful in smaller rooms
- Convenient for quick spot cleaning
- Suitable for tight household spaces
Floor-to-Ceiling Cleaning
The lightweight cordless design allows the V12 Detect Slim to be used beyond floor level with the appropriate accessories.
- Clean stairs
- Vacuum furniture
- Reach corners
- Tackle edges and skirting boards
- Useful for selected higher surfaces
0.35-Litre Dust Capacity
The integrated dust container has a capacity of approximately 0.35 litres, helping keep the vacuum compact and lightweight.
- 0.35-litre dust bin
- Suitable for routine household cleaning
- Compact design
- Simple everyday emptying
Wall Dock Included
The included Wall Dock provides a convenient place to store the vacuum while keeping it ready for the next cleaning session.
- Convenient wall-mounted storage
- Helps keep the vacuum organised
- Ideal for utility cupboards
- Easy access for quick cleaning
Charger Included
A compatible charger is supplied, allowing the internal battery to be recharged between cleaning sessions.
Cordless Freedom
With no mains cable trailing behind you while cleaning, the V12 Detect Slim can move easily between rooms, upstairs and around furniture.
- No cable to reposition
- Easy room-to-room cleaning
- Convenient for stairs
- Ideal for quick clean-ups
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Dyson |
| Range | Dyson V12 Detect Slim |
| Model | V12DETCT2 |
| Product Type | Cordless Vacuum Cleaner |
| Colour | Yellow & Nickel |
| Cordless | Yes |
| Maximum Battery Runtime | Up to 60 Minutes |
| Floor Compatibility | All Floor Types |
| Filter Type | HEPA |
| Dust Capacity | 0.35 Litres |
| Optic Fluffy Cleaner Head | Included |
| Motorbar Cleaner Head | Included |
| Mini Motorhead | Included |
| Crevice Tool | Included |
| Wall Dock | Included |
| Charger | Included |
| Weight | 2.37kg |
| Width | 25cm |
| Depth | 36cm |
| Height | 130cm |
| Shipping Weight | 5.7kg |
| Shipping Width | 27.1cm |
| Barcode / EAN | 5025155137239 |
| Guarantee | 2 Years |
What's in the Box?
- 1 x Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
- 1 x Motorbar Cleaner Head
- 1 x Optic Fluffy Cleaner Head
- 1 x Mini Motorhead
- 1 x Crevice Tool
- 1 x Wall Dock
- 1 x Charger
Why Choose the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?
- Lightweight 2.37kg cordless design
- Up to 60 minutes maximum runtime
- Optic Fluffy head reveals fine dust on hard floors
- Motorbar head for carpets and mixed surfaces
- Mini Motorhead for stairs and furniture
- HEPA filtration
- Suitable for all floor types
- Compact 0.35-litre dust bin
- Easy manoeuvrability
- Wall Dock and charger included
- Ideal for quick and regular cleaning
- 2-year guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?
The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is a lightweight cordless vacuum cleaner designed for everyday floor and above-floor cleaning, with specialist technology for revealing fine dust on hard flooring.
What is the model number?
The model number is V12DETCT2.
What colour is this model?
This version is finished in Yellow and Nickel.
Is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless?
Yes. It is fully cordless during cleaning and uses a rechargeable battery.
How long does the battery last?
The maximum stated battery runtime is up to 60 minutes.
Will I always get 60 minutes runtime?
No. The 60-minute figure is a maximum. Actual runtime varies depending on suction mode, cleaner head and cleaning conditions.
Does using a motorised cleaner head affect runtime?
Yes. Powered cleaner heads consume battery energy, so actual runtime may be lower than the maximum figure depending on how the vacuum is being used.
Does stronger suction reduce battery life?
Yes. Higher-power operating modes generally consume battery charge more quickly than lower-power settings.
Is it suitable for whole-home cleaning?
Yes. Its up-to-60-minute runtime and selection of cleaner heads make it suitable for everyday whole-home cleaning, although required runtime will depend on property size and cleaning mode.
How much does the Dyson V12 Detect Slim weigh?
The supplied specification lists a weight of approximately 2.37kg.
Is 2.37kg lightweight for a cordless vacuum?
Yes. Its relatively low weight is one of the key features of the V12 Detect Slim and helps make it easier to carry and manoeuvre.
Is it suitable for elderly users?
Its lightweight design may make it easier to manage than heavier upright cleaners, although suitability will depend on the individual's strength, mobility and comfort.
Is it easy to carry upstairs?
Yes. At approximately 2.37kg, it is designed to be relatively easy to carry between floors.
What does the Optic Fluffy cleaner head do?
The Optic Fluffy cleaner head illuminates fine dust on hard floors so particles that might normally blend into the surface become easier to see.
Does it actually detect dust?
The hard-floor cleaner head uses illumination to reveal fine particles that can otherwise be difficult to see, helping you target concealed dust more precisely.
Does the light work on carpets?
The Optic Fluffy head is intended primarily for hard flooring. The Motorbar cleaner head is the more appropriate choice for carpets.
Why is the dust illumination useful?
It allows you to see fine particles that may be difficult to identify under normal room lighting, helping you clean areas more thoroughly.
Can it reveal dust under furniture?
Yes. The illumination can be especially useful in darker hard-floor areas beneath furniture where fine particles may otherwise be difficult to see.
What is the Motorbar cleaner head?
The Motorbar is a powered floor head designed to lift dirt, debris and hair from carpets and other suitable surfaces.
Is the Motorbar suitable for carpets?
Yes. Carpet cleaning is one of its main uses.
Can the Motorbar clean hard floors?
Yes, although the supplied Optic Fluffy head is specifically designed for detailed hard-floor cleaning.
Which head should I use on hard floors?
The Optic Fluffy head is the specialist hard-floor attachment and provides the added benefit of illuminating fine dust.
Which head should I use on carpets?
The Motorbar cleaner head is the preferred attachment for carpets and rugs.
Is the V12 Detect Slim suitable for all floor types?
Yes. The supplied specification lists compatibility with all floor types.
Can I use it on laminate flooring?
Yes, provided the flooring manufacturer permits vacuum cleaning.
Can I use it on wooden floors?
Yes, on suitable sealed wooden flooring. The Optic Fluffy head is particularly useful for hard surfaces.
Can I use it on tiles?
Yes. It can be used on tiled floors.
Can I use it on rugs?
Yes. The Motorbar head can clean many rugs, although delicate rugs should always be vacuumed according to their care instructions.
What is the Mini Motorhead used for?
The Mini Motorhead provides powered cleaning on smaller surfaces such as stairs, sofas and upholstered furniture.
Can I use the Mini Motorhead on stairs?
Yes. Its compact size makes it particularly useful for cleaning stairs.
Can I use it on sofas?
Yes. The Mini Motorhead can be useful for cleaning suitable upholstery and collecting hair and debris.
Is it suitable for pet hair?
Yes. The powered Motorbar and Mini Motorhead can help collect pet hair from floors and suitable upholstery.
Can it pick up dog hair?
Yes. It can tackle dog hair using the appropriate powered cleaner head.
Can it pick up cat hair?
Yes. It is suitable for collecting cat hair from floors and suitable furniture.
Does it have HEPA filtration?
Yes. The supplied technical specification lists the filter type as HEPA.
What does HEPA filtration do?
HEPA filtration is designed to capture fine particulate matter as air passes through the vacuum cleaner.
Can it help reduce fine dust?
Yes. Effective filtration helps retain fine dust collected during vacuuming.
Is it suitable for allergy-conscious households?
Its HEPA filtration can be useful for households concerned about fine dust and airborne particles, although it is not a medical treatment for allergies.
Does it remove all allergens?
No. Vacuuming can help reduce allergen-containing dust and debris, but no vacuum cleaner can eliminate every allergen from a home.
How large is the dust bin?
The dust container has a capacity of approximately 0.35 litres.
Is the 0.35-litre bin small?
It is relatively compact, which helps keep the vacuum lightweight. Homes with pets or heavier debris may need to empty it more frequently.
How often should I empty the dust bin?
Empty the bin when debris reaches the maximum fill line rather than allowing it to become overfilled.
Does it use vacuum bags?
No disposable vacuum bags are specified. Dirt is collected in the reusable dust container.
What is the Crevice Tool for?
The Crevice Tool is designed for narrow gaps, edges, skirting boards and other areas where larger attachments cannot easily reach.
Can I use the Crevice Tool between sofa cushions?
Yes. It is particularly useful for narrow spaces between cushions and furniture.
Can it clean skirting boards?
Yes. The Crevice Tool can be used around skirting boards and room edges.
Can it clean corners?
Yes. Its slim tools and cordless design make it useful for corners and confined spaces.
Can it clean underneath furniture?
Yes. The slim wand and floor head can reach beneath many items of furniture, although clearance depends on the furniture height.
Can it be used for above-floor cleaning?
Yes. Its lightweight cordless format allows use on stairs, furniture and other appropriate above-floor surfaces.
Can I use it to clean the car?
Yes. The cordless design and smaller attachments make it useful for car interiors, provided the surfaces are suitable for vacuum cleaning.
Is a wall dock included?
Yes. A Wall Dock is included in the supplied accessory package.
What does the wall dock do?
It provides a convenient wall-mounted location for storing the vacuum when not in use.
Is the charger included?
Yes. A compatible charger is included.
Can I store the vacuum on the wall?
Yes. The included Wall Dock is designed for convenient wall-mounted storage.
Does the wall dock need to be fitted permanently?
It is designed to be wall-mounted, so appropriate installation and suitable fixings are required according to Dyson's instructions and the wall type.
Do I need to keep it plugged in all the time?
Not necessarily. You can charge the vacuum as required, although keeping it charged between uses means it is ready for the next cleaning session.
Can I use the vacuum while it is charging?
Cordless Dyson stick vacuums are designed to be used from battery power rather than operated as a corded vacuum while charging.
How tall is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?
The supplied specification lists an overall height of approximately 130cm.
How wide is it?
The supplied width is approximately 25cm.
How deep is it?
The supplied depth is approximately 36cm.
Is it easy to store in a small home?
Yes. Its slim cordless design and included Wall Dock make it particularly convenient where storage space is limited.
Is it suitable for flats and apartments?
Yes. Its compact design, cordless operation and versatile attachments make it a practical choice for flats and apartments.
Is it suitable for larger houses?
Yes. The up-to-60-minute runtime can support larger cleaning jobs, although actual coverage depends on cleaning mode, floor type and battery usage.
Does it have adjustable suction?
The V12 Detect Slim is designed to provide different cleaning performance depending on the selected operating mode and floor head.
Does it automatically work across different floor types?
The vacuum is suitable for different surfaces, but changing between the supplied Motorbar and Optic Fluffy cleaner heads lets you optimise cleaning for carpets or hard floors.
Can I leave the same cleaner head attached all the time?
You can, but using the specialist head designed for the floor type will generally provide the best cleaning experience.
Does it have a cable?
No mains cable is used while cleaning. It is a rechargeable cordless vacuum.
Is cordless cleaning useful for stairs?
Yes. With no trailing mains cable and a lightweight body, the V12 Detect Slim is particularly convenient for stair cleaning.
Does the filter need maintenance?
Yes. Follow Dyson's instructions for checking and cleaning the filtration system to maintain airflow and performance.
Can the filter be washed?
Follow the maintenance instructions supplied by Dyson for the fitted filter. Where washing is permitted, it must be allowed to dry completely before being refitted.
Can I use the vacuum without the filter fitted?
No. Always operate it with all required filters correctly installed.
Can I vacuum liquids?
No. The V12 Detect Slim is a dry vacuum cleaner and should not be used to collect liquids or wet debris.
Can I vacuum hot ash?
No. Never use the vacuum to collect hot, burning or smoking materials.
What is the barcode / EAN?
The barcode / EAN is 5025155137239.
Does it come with a guarantee?
Yes. The supplied product information states that the Dyson V12 Detect Slim comes with a 2-year guarantee.
Do I need to keep my receipt?
Yes. Proof of purchase should be retained because it may be required to support a guarantee claim.
Who is the Dyson V12 Detect Slim best suited to?
It is ideal for households wanting a lightweight cordless vacuum with strong everyday cleaning performance, specialist hard-floor dust illumination, powered carpet cleaning and versatile tools for stairs and furniture.
What is the main advantage of the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?
Its combination of low weight, cordless freedom, up to 60 minutes runtime and specialist Optic Fluffy hard-floor cleaning makes it particularly convenient for detailed everyday cleaning throughout the home.
The Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner combines lightweight 2.37kg handling with up to 60 minutes of cordless runtime, HEPA filtration and specialist cleaner heads for carpets and hard flooring. With the Optic Fluffy head to reveal fine dust, Motorbar and Mini Motorhead for powered cleaning, plus a Crevice Tool, Wall Dock and charger, it provides a flexible and precise cleaning solution for modern homes.