BEL01981 vs Gen5detect Absolute Cordless Vacuums

Torn between BEL01981 and Gen5detect Absolute for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the BEL01981 – a battery-power vacuum by Beldray, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Gen5detect Absolute by Dyson, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the BEL01981 and Gen5detect Absolute from BELDRAY and DYSON, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

BELDRAY BEL01981 vs DYSON Gen5detect Absolute – key Specifications

BEL01981 and Gen5detect Absolute Cordless Battery Run Time

BELDRAY Stick cordless vacuums, like the BEL01981, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Gen5detect Absolute Stick is also cordlessly powered by a DYSON rechargeable battery.

The Dyson Gen5detect Absolute has a battery supply runtime of 70 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Beldray BEL01981 which has 30 minutes life.

• BELDRAY BEL01981 Runtime: 30 mins continuous vacuuming
• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the BEL01981 and Gen5detect Absolute varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Beldray BEL01981 and Dyson Gen5detect Absolute are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.5 litre and 0.77 litre tank, respectively. The Gen5detect Absolute by DYSON holds up to 0.77 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The BEL01981 by BELDRAY has a capable capacity of 0.5 litre for manual disposable.

• BEL01981 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.5L
• Gen5detect Absolute onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.77L

Floor Cleaning Types

Beldray’s BEL01981 and Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute brush heads are effective on every surface – carpets & deep-pile rugs, hard floors (laminate, wood, tiles), vinyl, even upholstery, and stairs.

Their only limitation is the Gen5detect Absolute and BEL01981 can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a DYSON or BELDRAY ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Beldray and Dyson battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check BEL01981 or Gen5detect Absolute manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Gen5detect Absolute and BELDRAY BEL01981 include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

BELDRAY and DYSON use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. BEL01981 and Gen5detect Absolute maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

DYSON and BELDRAY Reviews

Combined feedback from 27 reviewers shows the BEL01981 with a rating of 4.3/5 stars, and the Gen5detect Absolute vacuum gains a 4.6/5 average from 82 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
BELDRAY	BEL01981	30 M	3.3	0.5L	£92.99
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00