Read our full review of the Dyson V12 Detect Slim.

So, you definitely want a Dyson. Not the most basic Dyson or the one with a price tag that rivals your monthly rent — just a good, solid Dyson. I’ve crowned the Dyson V12 Detect Slim as the best Dyson vacuum for most people due to a combination of maneuverability, satisfactory suction power, and its array of attachments.

With up to 60 minutes of runtime, it will perform best in smaller spaces, likely only needing to be charged once every few days. And, as Dyson’s most compact, most lightweight cordless vacuum, the V12 Detect Slim is easy to stow away inconspicuously or subtly mount on the wall.

The lite version (lite as in diet but also as in lightweight) of Dyson’s first laser-equipped vacuum sits right in the middle of the brand’s price range. You still get Dyson’s best feature —that iconic green laser that highlights hidden dust and hair — while paring back in areas like dust bin capacity and suction power to keep the price manageable.

Still, the V12 Detect Slim is a Mashable Choice winner for a reason. I still reach for it over nearly any other vacuum because I know I can trust it to work quickly without skimping on the job. I almost never take the Fluffy Optic head off because the laser really is that helpful. It points out the clear crystal kitty litter and rogue hairs on my bathroom floor, as well as the sand that mysteriously shows up even weeks after my last beach trip. If not for the laser, I’d only know about this debris after stepping on it in bare feet (not cool).

When an area is extra soiled, the digital screen at the top of the vac shows how it switches gears to a more appropriate suction mode. It also counts dust size particles and lets you know when you’ve sufficiently cleared the area of dust and allergens that you can’t see.

And FWIW, cleaning is a delight with the V12 Detect Slim. One of the rare cordless vacuums that you can comfortably whip around in one hand, the laser head is slim and nimble enough to fit under two- or three-inch gaps under furniture, scoot around the toilet, or slip around my acorn-shaped coffee table. Whatever the task, the 150 Air Watts of suction power haven’t stirred up any complaints in my household, and not many spots require more than a pass or two.