V12 Detect Slim Absolute vs Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between V12 Detect Slim Absolute and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the V12 Detect Slim Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the V12 Detect Slim Absolute and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 from DYSON and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

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DYSON V12 Detect Slim Absolute vs TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 – key Specifications

V12 Detect Slim Absolute and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the V12 Detect Slim Absolute, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 has a battery supply runtime of 60 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute which has 60 minutes life.

• DYSON V12 Detect Slim Absolute Runtime: 60 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Runtime: 60 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the V12 Detect Slim Absolute and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute and Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.35 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by TOWER holds up to 1 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The V12 Detect Slim Absolute by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.35 litre for manual disposable.

• V12 Detect Slim Absolute onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.35L
• Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s V12 Detect Slim Absolute and Tower’s Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 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 Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and V12 Detect Slim 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 V12 Detect Slim Absolute or Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and DYSON V12 Detect Slim Absolute include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. V12 Detect Slim Absolute and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 695 reviewers shows the V12 Detect Slim Absolute with a rating of 4.7/5 stars, and the Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 39 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
DYSON	V12 Detect Slim Absolute	60 M	2.2	0.35L	£429.00
TOWER	Optimum 3-in-1 VL100	60 M	1.6	1L	£129.00