Gen5detect Absolute vs Evo VL30 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Gen5detect Absolute and Evo VL30 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Gen5detect Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Evo VL30 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Gen5detect Absolute and Evo VL30 from DYSON and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

DYSON Gen5detect Absolute vs TOWER Evo VL30 – key Specifications

Gen5detect Absolute and Evo VL30 Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the Gen5detect Absolute, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Evo VL30 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Evo VL30 has a battery supply runtime of 40 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson Gen5detect Absolute which has 70 minutes life.

• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Evo VL30 Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Gen5detect Absolute and Evo VL30 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Tower Evo VL30 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.77 litre and 0.8 litre tank, respectively. The Evo VL30 by TOWER holds up to 0.8 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
• Evo VL30 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.8L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute and Tower’s Evo VL30 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 Evo VL30 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 Evo VL30 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Evo VL30 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 Evo VL30 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 Evo VL30 vacuum gains a 4.2/5 average from 31 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00
TOWER	Evo VL30	40 M	2.8	0.8L	£79.99