Gen5detect Absolute vs VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Gen5detect Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Gen5detect Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – VL60 NimbleVac by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Gen5detect Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac from DYSON and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

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DYSON Gen5detect Absolute vs TOWER VL60 NimbleVac – key Specifications

Gen5detect Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the Gen5detect Absolute, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. VL60 NimbleVac Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower VL60 NimbleVac has a battery supply runtime of 35 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson Gen5detect Absolute which has 70 minutes life.

• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER VL60 NimbleVac Runtime: 35 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Gen5detect Absolute and VL60 NimbleVac varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Tower VL60 NimbleVac are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.77 litre and 0.3 litre tank, respectively. The VL60 NimbleVac by TOWER holds up to 0.3 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
• VL60 NimbleVac onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute and Tower’s VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 12 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00
TOWER	VL60 NimbleVac	35 M	2.3	0.3L	£99.99