That said, if you have a larger home, bigger messes, family, pets, etc. then the extra performance and features could be worth the added cost. The Dyson V11 line includes several models, including: the V11 Animal, V11 Torque Drive, V11 Absolute, and V11 Outsize. Depending on your country, you may also be able to get the V11 Absolute Pro. The V11 Outsize Origin is now discontinued. Up to 60 minutes battery life with a 4.5 hour charge time. All versions of the V11 provide up to an hour of run-time, although this is only on the lowest power setting and without a motorised tool. We found that the V11 still provides decent battery life even when in its “Medium/Auto” mode though.

The V11 is also more advanced than the V10. The addition of an LCD screen showing remaining battery life makes it more convenient to use. We’re also big fans of the adaptive suction technology, as this maximises battery run-time without sacrificing performance. The motor, bin and cyclone are aligned, so air is drawn into the cyclones in a straight line – helping to create powerful Dyson suction.Each Dyson cordless vacuum is then broken down further into versions, with names such as “Absolute,”“Animal” or “Torque Drive.” The difference between versions of the same vacuum model (such as the V11 Absolute vs V11 Animal) is typically just which floorheads and tools are included. March 13, 2020– Corrected on error on the V11 Outsize’s suction power, which is actually 220 AW (we previously reported 185 AW) UK customers will also be able to choose from two versions of the V11. Here both come with the LCD screen, but only the more expensive model has the Torque Drive cleaner head. The V11 is an excellent cordless vacuum cleaner. Regardless of which version you choose, the vacuum will provide powerful suction, a versatile design, and up to 60-minutes run-time. Currently, the Dyson V11 Animal, V11 Outsize, and V11 Torque Drive are the only versions available in the U.S. How easy is the V11 to use?

While the initial cost of the Dyson V11 vacuum is steep, the low maintenance costs do help to offset it. For whatever reason, Dyson decided to not make a V11 Absolute version…at least not for most countries. It is available in some countries, including Canada and the UK. However, it’s not available in the US.One of the key new features of the V11 is that it includes Dyson’s new “Dynamic Load Sensor” technology. The Dyson V11 generated between 70-78 decibels of noise, depending on the mode. Here are the exact results, by cleaning mode: Dyson V10 Absolute– Adds Dyson’s Soft Roller head for hard floors, although doesn’t have all the non-motorised tools included with the Animal Extra.

In contrast, the V10 only has a low battery indicator to show how much cleaning time is remaining. It also doesn’t have a screen. The Dyson V10 and V11 both provide outstanding cleaning performance on almost any type of flooring. They have high-quality floorheads, powerful suction that can rival many corded vacuums, and three power modes. Like the V7 and V8, the V10 and V11 also use Dyson’s two tiers of radial cyclones to prevent loss of suction as the bin fills up. If we have to choose a winner in this category, however, then the V10’s lighter design makes it more convenient to use. Pet Hair What this means is that the main floorhead (High Torque) can detect the type of flooring and adjust the vacuum’s suction automatically when the V11 is in “Auto” cleaning mode (which replaces the “Medium” cleaning mode.) Finally, the V11 Torque Drive provides a middle ground. It does include the High Torque floorhead, meaning it can access the full range of the V11’s technologies. In fact, the only difference between the Absolute and Torque Drive is that the cheaper option doesn’t include the Soft Roller floorhead.Hygienic bin emptying. Unlike many cheaper cordless vacuums, the V11 has an internal collar to physically push out dirt, dust, and hair. We like this feature, as it makes it much less likely that you’ll need to pull out clumps by hand. The V11 also has a longer battery life, automatic suction adjustment to improve run-time, and an LCD screen. Dyson V10 Animal Extra– The same as the Animal, but with the addition of specialist tools such as the up-top adaptor.

As the V10 Cyclone still provides excellent cleaning performance that almost matches the V11, however, you should probably only buy the V11 if you want the intelligent suction control system and LCD screen. It’s also worth paying more for the V11 if your home has lots of deep pile carpets. Both the Dyson V10 and Dyson V11 provide excellent performance on carpets, hard floors, and laminate. They also both have side suction for better edge cleaning and a standard floorhead that can handle all types of floor.

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What this means is that the V11 can run for longer at higher powers than the V10. This is particularly noticeable when using the V11’s “Auto” mode, as the vacuum intelligently adapts to the floor surface to avoid wasting battery. Instead of getting around 25-30 minutes on “Normal” mode with the V10, the V11 is capable of getting 25-45 minutes of run-time when using the “Auto” function. There is no question, the V11 Outsize is a notable improvement over the V11 Torque Drive & Animal. However, it’s also more expensive. At the time of writing, there are three versions of the V10 on the market. These are more similar than the V11 models, as they all come with the same primary floorhead: The vacuums also have a mini turbo tool for pet hair and various non-motorised accessories. These include: While the core vacuum is the same, it’s still important to get the best version for your requirements, especially as there can be a large difference in price.