Head to head

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty leads 4 to 2 on the 6 rankable specs, but Dyson V12 Detect Slim costs $150 less.

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Why, in numbers

Suction: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 210 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet); Dyson V12 Detect Slim lists 150 AW (other published figure, not on maker sheet).
Max runtime: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V12 Detect Slim lists 60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors) (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).
Weight: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists 5.95 lb (2.7 kg) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V12 Detect Slim lists 5.2 lb (2.4 kg) (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).
Auto suction adjust: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists Yes (auto mode) (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V12 Detect Slim lists Yes (auto mode adapts to dust levels) (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).
Floor illumination: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty lists LED nozzle lighting (LG sheet, 2026-09-02); Dyson V12 Detect Slim lists Fluffy Optic laser on soft roller head (Dyson sheet, 2026-09-02).

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

$7994 spec wins

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$6492 spec wins

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Buying for

Every rankable spec counts once. Pick a lens to score only what matters for your cordless vacuum.

Straight answer

Overall: 4 to 2

Buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.

Leads 4 of 6 rankable overall specs; Dyson V12 Detect Slim takes 2.
Suction: 210 AW vs 150 AW
Max runtime: 120 minutes vs 60 minutes
Dyson V12 Detect Slim is $150 cheaper. Pay the difference only if suction matters to you.

4 LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty6 rankable of 19 specsDyson V12 Detect Slim 2

Deal-breakers

tick what would make you walk away

No self-emptying dockrow
You empty the bin by hand after every clean.
Clear:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cle…Trips:Dyson V12 Detect Slim · Wall dock with accessory storage and ch…
Warranty under 3 yearsrow
Battery packs often fade around year three.
Trips:LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty · 2 yearsTrips:Dyson V12 Detect Slim · 2 years

At a glance

The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.

3 of 3 differ

Suction

210 AW

Dyson

150 AW

Max runtime

120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode)

Dyson

60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors)

Weight

5.95 lb (2.7 kg)

Dyson

5.2 lb (2.4 kg)

True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

Upfront list price$799

3-Yr Auto-empty tower disposal bags (5x dust bags/yr (~$40/yr))+$120

3-Year Estimated Total$919

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Upfront list price$649

3-Yr HEPA filter replacement (Every 24 months (~$18/yr avg))+$54

3-Year Estimated Total$703

Under-Furniture & Maneuverability Check

Clearing low sofas, stair ergonomics, and dust cloud disposal.

Ergonomic & Spatial Check

Under-Furniture Clearance

Measures the lowest gap under beds, coffee tables, and sofas the vacuum can reach.

Standard cleaner head clearance

Dyson

Low 3.9 in clearance (slimmest motor & Fluffy head)

Dust Bin Emptying Style

Auto-empty clean stations eliminate dust clouds for allergy sufferers.

Manual bin latch

Dyson

One-touch hygienic bin ejector (0.10 gal capacity)

In-Hand Carry Weight

Lighter units drastically reduce wrist strain when cleaning stairs and high vents.

Standard stick vacuum weight

Dyson

5.20 lb (lightest Dyson, effortless on stairs)

The 90-Day Owner Regret Check

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Post-Purchase Truths

LG: What to watch for

Maintenance
Washable filters must air-dry for a full 24 hours before reassembly.
Running the vacuum with a damp filter can damage the suction motor and cause musty odors, requiring an overnight wait or spare filter.

Dyson: What to watch for

Hardware Quirk
Tiny 0.10-gallon dustbin requires emptying 2–3 times per cleaning.
The compact canister fills up rapidly in homes with multiple shedding pets, interrupting cleaning flow.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty$7994 wins

Dyson V12 Detect Slim$6492 wins

Cleaning performance Runtime & charging Usability Filtration Kit Ownership

19 of 19 attributes differ. Identical rows are dimmed.

Cleaning performance

leads 1-0

Cleaning performance specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
SuctionNot on the official sheet	210 AW (wins this row: higher)	150 AW
Auto suction adjust	Yes (auto mode)	Yes (auto mode adapts to dust levels)
Floor illumination	LED nozzle lighting	Fluffy Optic laser on soft roller head
Anti-tangle	Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle	Hair screw tool and Motorbar de-tangling vanes
Floor types	Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery	Hard floors, tiles, low/medium pile carpets
Dust / particle sensing	Smart Inverter motor load sensing	Piezo acoustic sensor with LCD scientific dust breakdown

Runtime & charging

leads 2-0

Runtime & charging specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
Max runtime	120 minutes (dual batteries in Normal mode) (wins this row: higher)	60 minutes (Eco mode on hard floors)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet	~40 minutes per battery mixed	~25–35 minutes on auto mode
Charge time	~3.5 hours (wins this row: lower)	~4.0 hours

Usability

leads 2-1

Usability specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
Weight	5.95 lb (2.7 kg)	5.2 lb (2.4 kg) (wins this row: lower)
Bin capacity	0.44 L (up to 1.0L with Kompressor lever) (wins this row: higher)	0.35 L
NoiseNot on the official sheet	~76–80 dB	~74 dB (high) (wins this row: lower)
Display	One-touch control buttons with LED battery indicators	LCD screen shows run time countdown, power mode, particle counts

Filtration

2 differences

Filtration specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
Filtration	5-step filtration system with HEPA	Whole-machine filtration capturing 99.99% of microscopic particles
Sealed system	Yes	Yes (fully-sealed filtration)

Kit

2 differences

Kit specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
Attachments	Universal nozzle, slim hard floor nozzle, motorized pet nozzle, combination and crevice tools	Fluffy Optic cleaner head, Motorbar head, Hair screw tool, Combination tool, Crevice tool
Dock	All-in-One Tower with automatic bin cleanout and accessory storage	Wall dock with accessory storage and charger

Ownership

2 differences

Ownership specifications. Middle column is LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty, right column is Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
Warranty	2 years (10 years on smart inverter motor)	2 years
Bagless	Yes (with Kompressor lever)	Yes

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty source Dyson V12 Detect Slim source

Which one should you buy

Pick this one if

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty

Dual-battery cordless vacuum with auto-emptying tower station and Kompressor dust compactor lever.

Kompressor lever increases bin capacity by 2.4x
Sleek All-in-One auto-empty tower hides tools and charges 2 batteries
Telescopic wand adjusts for user height

What you give up

Suction is 210AW, slightly lower than Dyson V15/Gen5
Tower requires purchase of disposable collection bags

Full LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty specs →

Pick this one if

Dyson V12 Detect Slim

Lightweight 5.2 lb cordless stick vacuum with push-button power, Fluffy Optic laser head, and piezo dust sensor.

Lightweight 5.2 lb chassis with comfortable push-button power (no trigger to hold)
Fluffy Optic green illumination highlights microscopic dust on bare floors
Acoustic piezo sensor automatically increases suction in heavy dirt

What you give up

Smaller 0.35 L dustbin capacity requires more frequent emptying
Max boost runtime limited to ~7 minutes

Full Dyson V12 Detect Slim specs →

Best for each use

Pets & carpet

Pet hair and carpet: suction, a tangle-free brush, sealed filtration

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here.

Anti-tangle: Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle vs Hair screw tool and Motorbar de-tangling vanes
Floor types: Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery vs Hard floors, tiles, low/medium pile carpets

Big homes

A large home in one session: runtime, bin size, a dock that empties itself

For big homes, buy the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty.

Leads 3 of 3 rankable big homes specs.
Max runtime: 120 minutes vs 60 minutes
Bin capacity: 0.44 L vs 0.35 L
Dyson V12 Detect Slim is $150 cheaper. Pay the difference only if max runtime matters to you.

Stairs & apartments

Stairs and apartments: light in the hand, quiet, easy to park

For stairs & apartments, buy the Dyson V12 Detect Slim.

Leads 2 of 2 rankable stairs & apartments specs.
Weight: 5.2 lb vs 5.95 lb
Noise: ~74 dB vs ~76–80 dB
It is also $150 cheaper.

Every answer above is scored from published figures. A lens uses only the rows that matter for that use, including marked rows that are not on the official sheet. Switch lenses interactively in the panel above.

Done deciding?

Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.

LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty spec sheet Dyson V12 Detect Slim spec sheet

Manufacturer pages: LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty ↗ · Dyson V12 Detect Slim ↗

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?

Dyson V12 Detect Slim costs $150 less at list price.

What is the biggest catch with the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or Dyson V12 Detect Slim?

Dyson V12 Detect Slim has this deal-breaker: no self-emptying dock. You empty the bin by hand after every clean.

Which is better for pets & carpet, the LG CordZero All-in-One Auto Empty or the Dyson V12 Detect Slim?

Too close to call on pets & carpet from the spec sheets. Only suction is rankable here. Anti-tangle: Anti-tangle universal power drive nozzle vs Hair screw tool and Motorbar de-tangling vanes Floor types: Hardwood, tile, carpet, upholstery vs Hard floors, tiles, low/medium pile carpets

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 19 specs tracked here, 13 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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