Gen5detect Absolute vs Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Gen5detect Absolute and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Gen5detect Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Gen5detect Absolute and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 from DYSON and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

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DYSON Gen5detect Absolute vs TOWER Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 – key Specifications

Gen5detect Absolute and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the Gen5detect Absolute, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 has a battery supply runtime of 30 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson Gen5detect Absolute which has 70 minutes life.

• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Runtime: 30 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Gen5detect Absolute and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Tower Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.77 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 by TOWER holds up to 1 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
• Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute and Tower’s Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 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 Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 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 Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 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 Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 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 Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 vacuum gains a 4.3/5 average from 21 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00
TOWER	Flexi 3-in-1 VL70	30 M	2.2	1L	£129.00