Dyson V15 Detect 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 V15 Detect vs Shark PowerDetect
Average of 2 testers: TechRadar 8 · Homes & Gardens 8
From 1 tester: TechRadar
Amazon currently sells the Dyson V15 Detect through L&Y Business, not Dyson or Amazon. Warranties can require an authorized seller, so check the seller before you buy.
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 8:53 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 found "Fine dust is a challenge on carpets" and 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, which are the features the V15 is built around.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dyson V15 Detect | Levoit LVAC-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $729.99 | $199.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; trigger-operated | Cordless stick; stands on its own (TechRadar) |
| Floorheads | Digital Motorbar and laser Fluffy Optic (TechRadar) | — |
| Auto mode | Adjusts suction to the dirt it detects; screen counts particles (TechRadar) | — |
| Runtime | Up to 60 min in Eco; TechRadar's two test units ran 59 and nearly 61 min | 40 min in Eco with the floorhead (TechRadar measured 41), 16 min in Turbo (TechRadar) |
| Bin | 0.2 gal / 0.75 L (TechRadar) | — |
| Suction modes | — | Manual only; no auto mode, no dirt sensing, no laser |
| Filtration | — | HEPA (manufacturer) |
| Weight | — | 6.61 lb (Homes & Gardens) |
Sources: TechRadar: Levoit LVAC-300 review (Sept. 23, 2025), Homes & Gardens: Levoit LVAC-300 cordless vacuum review (May 27, 2025)
