V15 Detect launched in 2021 with real-time particle detection and laser-illuminated floorhead. Gen5detect launched in 2022 with improved motor and new naming convention. Gen5detect is 3.5kg heavier than V15's 3kg. Gen5detect features one-touch button operation versus V15's trigger
V11 launched in 2019, V12 Detect Slim in 2021. V12 is newer, lighter, thinner and has power button. V12 has 11 radial cyclones vs V11's 14. V12's bin is 0.09 gallons vs V11's 0.2 gallons. V12 weighs 5.2lbs vs V11's 6.6lbs
Only three main differences exist between the two models. Color scheme differs: Detect in bronze/purple, Absolute in turquoise/gold. Detect Absolute includes built-in dusting and crevice tool. Detect uses purple HEPA filter (0.3 microns) in US, blue (0.1 microns) elsewhere
Both use same V15 base motor with LCD screen and detachable battery. Both have 0.77L dust bin and 3600mAh battery capacity. Both have 73 CFM airflow and 100% sand cleaning performance. Both use sealed filtration system
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