Gen5detect Absolute vs Cyclone Dust Station VL220 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Gen5detect Absolute and Cyclone Dust Station VL220 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Gen5detect Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Cyclone Dust Station VL220 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Gen5detect Absolute and Cyclone Dust Station VL220 from DYSON and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

DYSON Gen5detect Absolute vs TOWER Cyclone Dust Station VL220 – key Specifications

Gen5detect Absolute and Cyclone Dust Station VL220 Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the Gen5detect Absolute, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Cyclone Dust Station VL220 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Cyclone Dust Station VL220 has a battery supply runtime of 45 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson Gen5detect Absolute which has 70 minutes life.

• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Cyclone Dust Station VL220 Runtime: 45 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Gen5detect Absolute and Cyclone Dust Station VL220 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Tower Cyclone Dust Station VL220 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.77 litre and 2 litre tank, respectively. The Cyclone Dust Station VL220 by TOWER holds up to 2 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
• Cyclone Dust Station VL220 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 2L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute and Tower’s Cyclone Dust Station VL220 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 Cyclone Dust Station VL220 and Gen5detect Absolute can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a TOWER or DYSON ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Dyson and Tower battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Gen5detect Absolute or Cyclone Dust Station VL220 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Cyclone Dust Station VL220 and DYSON Gen5detect Absolute include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Gen5detect Absolute and Cyclone Dust Station VL220 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 82 reviewers shows the Gen5detect Absolute with a rating of 4.6/5 stars, and the Cyclone Dust Station VL220 vacuum gains a 4.3/5 average from 30 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00
TOWER	Cyclone Dust Station VL220	45 M	6	2L	£249.00