Gen5detect Absolute vs AirFOX Platinum Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Gen5detect Absolute and AirFOX Platinum for your next cordless vacuum?

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

By assessing these vacuums – the Gen5detect Absolute and AirFOX Platinum from DYSON and GTECH, you get the best floorcare machine.

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DYSON Gen5detect Absolute vs GTECH AirFOX Platinum – key Specifications

Gen5detect Absolute and AirFOX Platinum Cordless Battery Run Time

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

The Gtech AirFOX Platinum has a battery supply runtime of 80 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson Gen5detect Absolute which has 70 minutes life.

• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming
• GTECH AirFOX Platinum Runtime: 80 mins continuous vacuuming

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

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Gtech AirFOX Platinum are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.77 litre and 0.4 litre tank, respectively. The AirFOX Platinum by GTECH holds up to 0.4 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Gen5detect Absolute by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.77 litre for manual disposable.

• Gen5detect Absolute onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.77L
• AirFOX Platinum onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.4L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute and Gtech’s AirFOX Platinum 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 AirFOX Platinum and Gen5detect Absolute can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a GTECH or DYSON ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Dyson and Gtech battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Gen5detect Absolute or AirFOX Platinum manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The AirFOX Platinum and DYSON Gen5detect Absolute include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and GTECH use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Gen5detect Absolute and AirFOX Platinum maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

GTECH and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 82 reviewers shows the Gen5detect Absolute with a rating of 4.6/5 stars, and the AirFOX Platinum vacuum gains a 4.2/5 average from 17 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00
GTECH	AirFOX Platinum	80 M	2.9	0.4L	£229.00