Dyson Gen5detect vs Levoit LVAC-300
Based on tests by TechRadar (Sep 2025) and Homes & Gardens (May 2025). How we score
Depends. Our pick is the Shark PowerDetect.
Neither is our first choice. See Dyson Gen5detect vs Shark PowerDetect
Average of 2 testers: TechRadar 9 · Homes & Gardens 8
From 1 tester: TechRadar
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
TechRadar rated it 3.5 out of 5 for its "strong performance on hard floors, nippy maneuvering and excellent edge cleaning," but it "Struggles on thick carpets" and TechRadar found hair tangling around the roller. Homes & Gardens gave it 4 stars and listed "No hair wrap" as a pro, so the testers disagree on tangling; its cons include "Weak performance with large debris on hard floors." There's no auto suction, dirt sensing or laser head. Homes & Gardens itself points to the Shark PowerDetect as "a more powerful and nimble vacuum that performed better on tests."
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dyson Gen5detect | Levoit LVAC-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049.99 | $189.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; power button, not a trigger | Cordless stick; stands on its own (TechRadar) |
| Power | 280AW (manufacturer) | — |
| Floorheads | Digital Motorbar and laser Fluffy Optic | — |
| Runtime | Up to 70 min in Eco (manufacturer); TechRadar measured 75 min in Eco and 15 min in Boost | 40 min in Eco with the floorhead (TechRadar measured 41), 16 min in Turbo (TechRadar) |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA (manufacturer) | HEPA (manufacturer) |
| Weight | 7.7 lb (Tom's Guide) | 6.61 lb (Homes & Gardens) |
| Suction modes | — | Manual only; no auto mode, no dirt sensing, no laser |
Sources: TechRadar: Levoit LVAC-300 review (Sept. 23, 2025), Homes & Gardens: Levoit LVAC-300 cordless vacuum review (May 27, 2025)
