Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB vs Gen5detect Absolute Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Gen5detect Absolute for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB – a battery-power vacuum by Bosch, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Gen5detect Absolute by Dyson, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Gen5detect Absolute from BOSCH and DYSON, you get the best floorcare machine.

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BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB vs DYSON Gen5detect Absolute – key Specifications

Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Gen5detect Absolute Cordless Battery Run Time

BOSCH Stick cordless vacuums, like the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Gen5detect Absolute Stick is also cordlessly powered by a DYSON rechargeable battery.

The Dyson Gen5detect Absolute has a battery supply runtime of 70 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Bosch Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB which has 55 minutes life.

• BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB Runtime: 55 mins continuous vacuuming
• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Gen5detect Absolute varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Bosch Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Dyson Gen5detect Absolute are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.4 litre and 0.77 litre tank, respectively. The Gen5detect Absolute by DYSON holds up to 0.77 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB by BOSCH has a capable capacity of 0.4 litre for manual disposable.

• Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.4L
• Gen5detect Absolute onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.77L

Floor Cleaning Types

Bosch’s Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute 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 Gen5detect Absolute and Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a DYSON or BOSCH ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Bosch and Dyson battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB or Gen5detect Absolute manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Gen5detect Absolute and BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

BOSCH and DYSON use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and Gen5detect Absolute maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

DYSON and BOSCH Reviews

Combined feedback from 12 reviewers shows the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB with a rating of 4.6/5 stars, and the Gen5detect Absolute vacuum gains a 4.6/5 average from 82 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
BOSCH	Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB	55 M	3	0.4L	£179.00
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00