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When the Dyson V11 hit the market this spring, we brought it into our lab and put it through the same battery of tests that we use for all stick vacuums.

The results? Stellar again. The Dyson V11 earns our top rating in the tests for cleaning carpet, floors, edges, and pet hair as well as for clean emissions. And it’s one of the quieter models in our ratings—an improvement over the V10.

The Dyson V11 has the longest run time of all the Dysons in our tests, at more than 43 minutes, second only to the run time of the Bissell Air Ram, highlighted below. But like many stick vacs, it takes a full 4 hours to recharge. At 6.6 pounds, it’s a pound heavier than the Dyson V8 but is still lighter than many stick vacs from other brands.

“There are a few shortcomings,” says Susan Booth, who oversees our vacuum testing. “Like other Dyson models, there’s no brush on/off switch and it’s not self standing, which means you have to hang it up to charge and store it.”

After our basic performance tests, we took a look at the specific features Dyson touts as improvements to the V11. “We designed the V11 to address the challenges of previous models,” a Dyson spokesman told CR.

We nearly made the cheapest version of the LG CordZero the runner-up pick in this guide, and buying this vacuum instead of a Tineco S11 or a Dyson V8 is a reasonable choice. The LG CordZero isn’t as lightweight or smooth-steering as the Tineco S11, but it does have noticeably stronger suction. On the other hand, this LG model’s regular on/off power toggle is much more comfortable than the Dyson V8’s, but this vacuum doesn’t clean rugs quite as well. The low-end CordZero A9 is an in-betweener option, and a great fit for some people. The main weakness is that it snowplows more types of big debris on bare floors—even cat litter, to some extent—than most stick vacuums.

We had written off the CordZero in previous versions of this guide as an overpriced Dyson wannabe. But the price has fallen so sharply for the base model that it’s a much better choice now.

We still think the Triflex is a wonderful vacuum in a lot of important ways. Its best quality is the comfort—no other cordless vacuum beats the handling. You can convert it between two different body styles by rearranging the order in which the parts fit together (no tools needed). In its traditional upright configuration, the Triflex is the most balanced, comfortable, sturdy-feeling cordless vac we’ve ever used. (The modern stick-style configuration is fine, too, and it can also separate into a Dustbuster-like handheld vac.) It hugs the ground in a way we haven’t experienced with almost any other battery-powered machine. The cleaning performance was also excellent in our tests: It wasn’t quite as effective as the top-of-the-line Dyson models at digging fine dust out of thick carpets, but it was better than nearly all other models, and it did an excellent job on bare floors (without our having to switch to a specialty cleaning head as on most cordless vacuums). The only major downside we could glean from our initial testing was the small, hard-to-use dustbin.

The Lupe Pure Cordless is billed as a strong, long-lasting cordless vacuum that will allow you to continually replace parts over time instead of chucking the whole machine when a single part fails. (It began as a Kickstarter project by some former Dyson engineers, and it actually came to fruition—good for them.) We’ll have to wait and see whether that proves to be true. It certainly feels like a sturdy vacuum, but we don’t have any solid evidence that it’ll be longer-lasting than other expensive cordless vacuums we’ve tested.

As for the basics, the Lupe Pure Cordless is actually the most powerful bare-floor cleaner we’ve tested, thanks to very strong suction and an unusual dual-roller head design. We found that it’s excellent on carpets, as well, though not on the level of the (less expensive) Dyson V15. It can’t convert into a handheld vacuum, but it does have a flexible hose that mostly accomplishes the same thing. The big downside is the handling: It’s heavy and a little hard to steer compared with most cordless stick vacs, and it tends to jam on area rugs that other sticks have no problem with.

The Shark Rocket lineup was thoroughly mediocre in our testing, but the new Shark Vertex IZ462 is worth a look if you frequently need to suck up large debris (think yard waste or breakfast cereal) alongside your regular rug-cleaning routine. Its carpet performance is respectable for a vacuum with such magnet-like prowess on bare floors—a great compromise for people who really need both, in other words. We don’t recommend it for a wide audience because our analysis of customer reviews suggests that very few people really want this kind of floor-carpet balance in their vacuum’s cleaning performance. (Owners are much more likely to comment on a vacuum’s carpet-cleaning performance, we found.) The Vertex is also noticeably heavier than the Tineco or Dyson models we recommend, and the mechanism that locks the vacuum into the upright position didn’t always click into place for us, giving the vacuum a bit of a cheap feel. (For those who might be keeping track: This is an updated version of the Shark Ion F80, which we recommended in this guide a few years ago.)

I’d like to begin this section by taking a moment to remember the Hoover Linx, Wirecutter’s first ever pick for the best cordless vacuum in 2014 and a budget pick for many years until it finally disappeared from stores in fall 2021. Despite its modest suction and short battery life by the standards of the past few years, it was unusually sturdy for a battery-powered appliance. That alone is why we continued to recommend it for people who wanted something not too expensive for quick cleanups. Thanks for the memories!

The first is the Hoover OnePwr Evolve Pet, which is sort of an updated version of the Linx available for a similar price ($150-ish). It had respectably strong suction in our tests and worked okay on rugs, but not nearly as well as the Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme that we recommend. And like the Black+Decker, this Hoover model is a snowplower on bare floors. The traditional self-standing design is easy to steer and store. Hoover has switched most of its lineup, including the Evolve, to a unified battery pack system, so finding replacement batteries should be easy for at least the next few years, and they’re reasonably priced, too. Unfortunately, the rate of battery pack failure is uncomfortably high, according to our AI-assisted analysis of customer reviews—about 10% of owners cited that as a problem, and the vacuum has been out for only about 18 months at this writing, so that isn’t a great sign.

What about all those cheap sticks on Amazon? You might be reasonably happy with one when it’s brand-new, but we’re confident that none of them will last, so we’ve decided not to waste any more of anybody’s time trying to figure out which $100 Dyson knockoff might pick up a few extra grains of sand before it heads to the landfill in a year.

Roborock (which makes some of our favorite robot vacuums) makes a strong, comfortable-to-use, somewhat overpriced cordless stick vacuum, the H7. (We also tested its predecessor, the H6, a couple of years ago.) It’s particularly great on rugs, landing between the Dyson V8 and V11 in our test results. The unusual part here is the battery: It’s a polymer “soft pack” that offers as much run time as on most competing models but is less bulky. And if you want, you can swap out the H7’s cyclonic filter and pop in a vacuum bag instead for easier dirt disposal. We found that using the bag chokes the suction a bit but otherwise seems to work well—you’ll just have to replace the tiny bags pretty frequently. We like the Roborock H7 vacuum a lot, but we’re not ready to recommend it because we have no idea how durable it will be: Soft-pack batteries do not have a track record in vacuum cleaners yet. A Roborock representative also told us that the company doesn’t yet have plans to sell replacement batteries and expects owners to move on to a new vacuum every three years or so.

Samsung isn’t known for its vacuums in North America, but it released a slew of new cordless stick vacs in 2021. We tested the Jet 70 and found that it was just okay, really nothing special among a crowded field. In our tests it was a decent carpet cleaner, though not quite as strong as the similarly priced Tineco S11 or Dyson V8. It was also the worst snowplower we tested on bare floors—it pushed around more types of debris without sucking the stuff up than the other models we tested. Spare parts for the Jet 70 and other Samsung Jet sticks are also more expensive than other brands’ spares—even Dyson’s. Samsung sells a few other variants of the Jet sticks, but the main differences are the suction levels and accessory kits. Of note, the Jet 90 will work with an optional accessory (usually $200) that empties the vacuum on its own, though we have not tested it.

Dyson makes a couple of models that aren’t very compelling. The Dyson Omni-glide is meant to be a nimble vacuum designed for cleaning bare floors. We cover it in greater depth in our guide to hard-floor vacuums, but in a nutshell, we just didn’t find it to be very comfortable to use or very good at cleaning bare floors.

We tried the Hoover OnePwr Blade+, which worked great on short rugs and did a solid job of getting heavy debris out of thicker rugs, especially considering the price. The main downside is that it snowplows big debris like nobody’s business. Also, the Blade+ is awkwardly top-heavy, and this vacuum (like the OnePwr Evolve, which we covered above) has a lot more negative reviews about battery failures than we expect to see. Hoover makes a bunch of other vacuums in the OnePwr series that we may test in the future, though nothing jumps off the page as an obvious challenger for any of our picks.

We tested the Bissell AirRam a few years ago. It has good ratings from several other publications that test and review vacuums, but we didn’t find it to be outstanding on either bare floors or carpets. It doesn’t convert to a handheld vacuum, and the handling is stiff—though not top-heavy, as with most other cordless sticks.

The expensive Bissell ICONpet Pro (now discontinued) was just okay on rugs and not great on bare floors. It also felt heavier in the hand than most models and was otherwise unremarkable. The regular ICONpet is much more affordable but still isn’t anything special for the price.

We like a lot of Eufy products, but not the HomeVac S11 Infinity. It’s priced like a Dyson but cleans like a cheap vacuum. It could be worth a look if Eufy cuts the price to $150.

Tacony makes cordless vacuums under its Simplicity and Riccar labels, but none of them are standouts. The most impressive is the Simplicity Cordless Freedom, at $700. But it can’t convert into a handheld vacuum, and it lacks a hose, offers less suction, has a less-aggressive brush roll, and is heavier and harder to steer than the Dyson V11 Torque Drive.

The V11 brings more convenience to the table, like the sensor in the main cleaning head that automatically adjusts the suction depending on the floor type.

There isn’t much of a difference when it comes to surface pick-up for both. Theone advantage the Dyson V11 has is its ability to deep clean (30% better) for extended periods – up to 43 minutes.

Both vacuums utilize Dyson’s latest battery technology and the digital motor, enabling them to clean better and run longer than most cord-free stick vacuums.

Power: The Dyson V11 has 8.38% more airflow at the main cleaning head and 10.2% more at the wand than the V10, which translates to better overall cleaning performance on carpets.

Intelligent suction: Inside the V11’s main cleaning head is a sensor that detects the floor type and selects the right setting. This feature is there for convenience if you don’t want the hassle of constantly flipping through the different settings every time you encounter a transition. It helps extend the battery because you’re always using the proper setting.

Digital screen: The V11 (only available Absolute and Torque Drive) has a digital display that provides information about run time, cleaning mode, and when to clean the filters. This feature isn’t available with the V10.

Run time: The V11 will run for up to 74 minutes with the main cleaning head attached at the lowest setting, while the V10 only tops out at 61 minutes with the crevice tool.

Power Mode: Using the button below the screen, you can toggle between low, medium, and high power settings. You can also set it to automatic if you want more convenience.

Note that the screen is only available with the Torque Drive and Absolute versions. Unfortunately, it’s not available in the V11 Animal. The V11 Absolute is only available in the United Kingdom.

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Direct drive head: This is the same tool found in the Dyson V7 and V8. It does not have adjustable gates and won’t do as well on hard floors. Only found in the V10 MotorHead.

Torque drive: This is an upgrade over the direct-drive head with two adjustable gates that dramatically improve debris pick-up on hard surfaces. This tool is available with the V10 Animal and V11 Torque Drive.

Soft roller (of Fluffy): Dyson developed a unique tool for hard floors. It has a soft roller bar that can capture even large dirt. Only available with the Absolute option.

Wall mountable dock: An optional tool for storing and charging the vacuum and some attachments. It will require drilling a few holes in the wall. There are third-party, self-standing docking stations available at different prices for people who don’t want to drill holes. Dyson also sells its version they call the DOK. One advantage these products have is the ability to store all the attachments in one place.

Next, we’ll look at how the V10 and V11 will clean on various surfaces. Most of these tests will focus on how these vacuumsperform on hardwood and carpets.

The V11’s torque drive also works well on hard floors, but it didn’t pick up everything in the forward pass when cleaning sand. It was able to clean everything in the subsequent passes.

Even if the V11 does not have the torque drive (at least in the US market), it still does very well on hard surfaces. This is a good indicator of the excellent design features of this tool.

On a low-pile carpet, the results are very close. Both scored high marks on this surface, with the V11 with a slighter better score in three of the four tests.

One advantage that the V11 has over the V10 is it runs longer in the middle setting. So between the two, I would get the V11 if your home has lots of carpet.

The V11 scored higher in 4 out of the five tests and did much better in the deep cleaning test because it could pick up more than 100%. Even in the middle (or auto) setting, the V11 picked up 99.97%, which is impressive for a cordless vacuum.

Having a larger motor and battery cells increases the weight of the V11. It weighs around 6.68 pounds, with most of it at the handle — the V10 weighs about 5.9 pounds.

It’s pretty simple to empty the Dyson V10 bin, just point, then push the lever down to empty contents. This system is much easier than the V6’s non-hygienic system; that’s pretty messy.

In the lowest power mode using the soft roller tool, the V11 will run for 81 minutes. For the V10, the number is 61 minutes using the crevice tool in the lowest setting.

One significant advantage the V11 has over the V10 is in deep cleaning. In the medium setting, which, in my opinion, is the most optimal setting for both on carpets, the difference is 10%.

Here’s the kicker: using the torque drive tool in the auto (or mid) setting, the V11 will still run for 73 minutes, while the V10 will run for more than 25 minutes.

V11 has lots of convenience features that will help make your life easier. One significant upgrade over the V10 is the motor’s digital display at the back.

The Dyson V11 has more power across all the power settings. Please check the chart below for the figures in CFM. I used an anemometer at the wand and main cleaning head to measure airflow.

Regarding ergonomics, the Dyson V10 would be the better option. It is lighter, thus less straining to use areas above floors. The difference between the two is less than a pound, but those extra ounces can wear on your arm and wrist.

Costs less: Dollar for dollar, the Dyson V10 provides exception value, the cheaper option than the V11. Cleaning tests show that the V10 has almost the same performance, at least on picking up surface dirt, with just a minuscule 1% difference.

Runs for an hour: Dyson says that the V10 will run for 60 minutes, and tests show that it exceeds this figure at 61 minutes. But that’s using non-motorized attachments. Even with the cleaning heads, it will run close to 29 minutes, which is a great number for a cordless.

You want the fluffy tool: This tool works wonders on bare floors, capable of picking up small and dirt pieces. Unfortunately, the V11 Absolute is only available in the UK. So if you need this tool, go for the V10 Absolute.

Better deep cleaning tool: The V11’s higher airflow is felt most in deep cleaning carpet, which is where it shines. It could still pick up 99% even in the middle power setting.

Cleans for more than an hour: Both options have a listed run time of 60 minutes. However, tests show that the V11 will run significantly longer – up to 80 minutes (40 minutes using the torque drive tool in the medium setting)!

Digital screen display: This screen tells you the battery status, cleaning mode, and when to clean the filter. It is a feature unique to the V11 Torque Drive (and Absolute in the UK).

Automatically adjusts suction:It has a sensor that detects the floor type (carpet or hard floor) and automatically adjusts suction to fit the surface. Dyson calls it the Dynamic Load Sensor that will detect resistance and change motor speed accordingly.

The V11 is smarter and more efficient than its predecessors. The suction power automatically adjusts based on floor type—more power for carpets and less for smooth surfaces—and the remaining battery life is displayed on an LCD screen that faces the user. No more nasty surprises when the battery dies halfway through your living room.

The V11 Torque Drive is roughly the same dimensions as the previous model, the V10 Absolute, but weighs in at 6.68 pounds, about one pound heavier. That added weight comes with an improved interface. You"re probably not used to the idea of a vacuum having an LCD screen, but it"s totally a plus. The screen tells you, down to the second, how much cleaning time you have left. When the V11 is fully charged, that turns out to be a decent amount of time.

On its lowest settings, the Dyson V11"s battery can run for about an hour, which is sufficient for maintaining your light cleaning. For the big jobs, like embedded dirt, the V11 shifts to "Boost" mode that ramps up the suction power but takes a huge toll on the battery life: just 9 minutes and 30 seconds (approx.).

The main brush head is the titular Torque Drive with a beltless motor for greater durability. However, even with the Dynamic Load Shift, it"s sometimes too wide for cleaning cars and upholstery. For that, you should use the mini motorized tool. Those two are the standouts but our favorite attachment actually doesn"t clean. It"s an attachment clip that fits onto the wand. The clip lets you carry up to two tools securely. In the past, Dyson has tried various methods to help you manage all your attachments, including a $30 tote bag. This clip is the one method that actually seems sane to us.

Normally, when we test a cordless vacuum, we do so in a very regulated method. We place 20 grams of dirt that has an average grain size between 300 and 425 microns on a medium-pile carpet. The V11 aced this test, picking up 95 percent of the dirt we laid out for it. The next test we do involves picking up uncooked rice and macaroni. The engineers at Dyson clearly had concerns about their vacuum turning into a snowplow while in operation. The main brush head has crenellation-like gaps so debris does not pile up in front of it but rather sucked in.

Aside from our standard procedures, we wanted to turn the testing up a notch see what a pricey vacuum like this could handle. It just so happened that deep in the bowels of our headquarter"s basement, we were setting off smoke grenades while running some unrelated tests. The result was a room full of fine, red dust that would challenge any vacuum.

In the end, the Dyson handled itself well. The automatically shifting suction was not as quick as we"d like but this is the most powerful cordless vacuum we"ve ever tested.

If you"re in the market for the best cordless vacuum, this is the one to check out. For the money, you"re getting features and performance that no other manufacturer can provide. The LCD screen with real-time battery monitoring is a big upgrade, particularly if you"ve ever had a cordless vac die on you in the middle of a task. Also, the automatically adjusting suction ensures you"re getting the proper clean on any surface. If you"re the type of person that wants an immaculate home and car, this is the V11 is the best.

The downside for many of you will, of course, be the price. The V11 is about three times more expensive than our Best Value pick among best cordless vacuums, though it"s not three times more powerful or convenient. If you just love the Dyson name (and hey, we get it!) there are older models, like the Dyson V8, with similar performance at a lower cost. You won"t go wrong if you choose the V11, but it always pays to know your options.

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Dyson is starting to close the performance gap between lightweight cordless vacuums and full-size corded uprights or canister vacuums. The cordless stick vacuum has always been a compromise. You get a light, easy to move vacuum that is not tethered by a power cord, however the limited battery power usually results in either average suction, limited run times, or both. Not so with the V11. It uses an advanced motor, a large powerful battery, and a host of other technology to deliver long run times and also very respectable suction. No, it is still not a match for your Dyson Ball Animal 2 upright vacuum, but to date this is as close to full-size vacuum cleaning ability that we’ve seen in a stick vac.

Disclosure: We recently approached Dyson and requested the V11 so that we could do a review. They agreed and sent one over. Please note that this in no way affects how we review the vacuum.

Note that, compared to the V11 Torque Drive, the V11 Animal does not come with the mini soft dusting brush and it has an LED control panel as opposed to an LCD control panel.

Outside of the US we’ve also seen the V11 Absolute model. It is the same machine as the Torque Drive except it also includes a soft roller cleaner head which is specially designed for hard floor cleaning. We have the V11 Absolute.

We’ve done some digging online and found a number of owner ratings (119 to be exact) for the V11. These are shown in the table below. When averaged these generate an overall score of 91.3 out of 100. This is a very good score and it is fairly apparent that most owners are pleased with the V11.

Many consumers are praising the battery life of the V11 (something not common with many of today"s cordless vacuums). Owners are also pleased with the LCD interface which provides a continual countdown of run time in each power mode. In addition, folks feel that the V11 does a good cleaning job (even on pet hair) and that the suction is reasonably powerful.

A host of tools are provided with the V11 and people find the mini motorized tool great for doing stairs. However, a few owners wish Dyson would have provided an accessory bag, and while the wall mount is nice, it will not hold all the tools (only 2).

One the most significant issues with the V11 is that some people have received a vacuum with a problematic High Torque cleaner head. The brushroll does not spin due to a broken plastic ring at one end. We checked ours when we got it and the ring is intact and the cleaner head works fine. We do not know if this was a short-term problem that Dyson has now solved or whether folks continue to run into this, but it has hurt the vacuum ratings.

A few of the same concerns we’ve seen with all Dyson stick vacs continue to raise their head (V6, V7, V8, V10, V11), namely the lack of a swappable battery and the need to hold the trigger down to get power. Owners wish they could swap in a fresh battery when the other is depleted but this cannot be easily done. Some folks also find that constantly holding the trigger down causes their finger/hand/wrist to ache after long vacuuming sessions.

Other V11 grumblings include a longish battery recharge time, the fact that the vacuum is a bit on the hefty side (heavier than other Dyson stick vacs), and that the V11 is quite expensive – although many say that despite the cost it is worth it.

Note that the V11 Torque Drive cordless vacuum is the same vacuum as that shown above, with one exception - it does not include the soft roller cleaner head.

Also, in the image above you may have noticed that the V11 includes a wand storage clip – something we have not seen on any other Dyson stick vacuum. This allows you to carry two tools with you while you vacuum - see image below. It’s handy but it does add a little extra weight.

In many ways this vacuum is similar to the Dyson V10, however there are also a number of differences. The most dramatic technological differences are probably the V11 control panel and the AUTO power mode. The LCD control panel on the V11 Torque Drive has a colorful interface and provides one touch control of many vacuum features. The AUTO power mode adjusts motor speed on the fly depending on the floor type.

The V11 has three microprocessors: one in the battery, one in the digital motor, and one in the High Torque cleaner head. Brushroll resistance in constantly monitored (many times per second) and the motor speed is adjusted on the fly to create optimal cleaning performance (in AUTO power mode). This is especially helpful when you are transitioning from bare flooring to carpet or vice-versa. No need to change cleaner heads or manually adjust the suction.

So what is MED mode? When using the V11 Torque Drive and the High Torque cleaner head, AUTO mode appears as an option – it is between ECO and BOOST. When using any other tool/attachment AUTO mode will be replaced by MED mode. This is because the High Torque cleaner head has a sensor in it that allows the vacuum motor to increase or decrease speed depending on the floor type. None of the other vacuum tools have this sensor, so when using them you will see MED (for medium power) as an option.

The LCD control panel also shows short video clips on how to rectify a problem should one occur. In the short video below you can see the clip provided when the filter is not seated properly.

Note that the control panel on the V11 Animal is LED (not LCD). The LED control panel provides three bars for battery charge, displays power mode, and has indicator lights for filter cleaning and vacuum blockages (it doesn"t have the run-time countdown / video clips / etc that you get with the LCD control panel). A button on the LED control panel also allows you to choose power mode. V11 LED control panel image shown below:

The battery provides what some manufacturer’s call “fade-free power”. Essentially the battery will provide the same level of power until such time as it is depleted and the vacuum turns off. With this type of battery you do not get waning power (and diminishing cleaning ability) as the battery is drawn down.

We performed run time tests on the V11 in each power mode. For each test the vacuum was fully charged and the High Torque cleaner head was placed on a medium pile carpet with the suction control slider set in the middle. The vacuum was run until it stopped and the total time was recorded with a stopwatch. Results follow:

ECO and AUTO mode produced very good run times for a corded vacuum. BOOST mode was a little surprising in that it completely blew away the official figure. We’re not sure where the official 6 min figure came from but the test showed almost 13 minutes.

The time to recharge a fully depleted V11 battery is about 4.5 hours. This is perhaps a little on the long side. Dyson managed to get the V10 charge time down to 3.5 hours – however consider that the V11 battery is larger and it delivers more power and longer run times.

V11 suction power is quite good and the unit delivers respectable power in all modes. The V10 felt a little weak in LOW power mode but the V11 in ECO power mode (its equivalent of LOW) does not. Also, in BOOST mode the V11 delivers more Air Watts than any other Dyson stick vac.

The High Torque cleaner head on the V11 looks physically the same as the Torque Drive leaner head on the V10 (different color scheme though). However, as mentioned previously, the V11 cleaner head has a sensor that detects brushroll resistance and (in AUTO power mode) will change vacuum suction accordingly between carpet and bare flooring.

The V11 is the heaviest of the Dyson stick vacuums and you can feel it. If you haven’t used a Dyson stick vacuum before it may not be apparent but if you have a previous version you will instantly notice that the V11 is more hefty.

As mentioned, the handheld component of the V11 feels heavier than its predecessors. We placed the V7, V8, V10 and V11 handheld components on a scale and got the following results.

These are very much estimates as our scale in not extremely accurate but it does serve to show approximate differences in weight, and the extent to which the V11 has a heavier handheld unit. When using the V11 you will notice this difference and it is not really comfortable to use the handheld component for long periods of time or for twisting your wrist or arm to get into awkward areas. This, of course, will depend to some extent on your arm/wrist/hand strength.

This level of pickup is, on average, better than what we experienced with the V10. This is to be expected given the similarities of the cleaner head and the increased suction power of the V11.

Note: We also ran the V11 with the soft roller cleaner head on the tile surface. The soft roller cleaner head is designed for this kind of work and even in ECO mode it picked up 99.5% of the debris.

It is fairly easy to empty the dust canister on the V11 and we actually find it easier than the V10 (which is odd given that the two systems look the same). One thing to be aware of is that you must remove the wand before emptying the dust canister – the wand is in the way of the dust canister door. This was not the case with the older units (V6, V7, V8). Some folks find removing the wand to be a hassle while others don’t. We have no issue with it – it just takes a second and we find it easier to hold just the handheld unit when emptying.

We used a noise level meter that measures peak decibels and tested the V11 in all three power modes (with the High Torque cleaner head). We measured the noise at a distance of 3 feet from the front of the cleaner head with the vacuum in the upright position.

The V11 has a HEPA level filter and also a sealed system. The HEPA filter is located on the back of the handheld portion of the vacuum and it is designed to remove 99.97% of all particles with a diameter of 0.3 microns or larger. This level of filtration is very useful for households with those suffering from asthma or allergies.

Dyson suggests cleaning the filter about once a month or whenever the control panel indicates it needs to be done. The filter is easily removed and it can be rinsed in water (no need to go out and buy a new one). Make sure the filter is completely dry before reattaching it to the vacuum. Dyson suggests about 24 hours of drying time.

Coupled with the HEPA filter is a sealed system. This is a critical feature in ensuring quality air filtration. A sealed system does not allow unfiltered air to escape the vacuum. Rather, it forces all the air through the filter/s before it is exhausted from the machine. No air escapes from poor seals or cracks in the vacuum body. The lack of a sealed system can often negate the high level of filtration provided by a HEPA filter. Dyson sometimes refers to this combination as Whole-Machine Filtration.

The V11 is a worthy successor to the V10. Dyson decided to increase run time and power at the cost of weight. In our opinion the increase in performance was absolutely worth the additional weight. The V11 is able to run for almost 1 hour in ECO mode and in BOOST mode the V11 delivers more power than the V10 and runs for almost twice as long.

AUTO power mode is a nice feature and it works flawlessly. No need to adjust suction as you move from carpet to bare floors or vice-versa. The LCD/LED control panel is “nice”. It’s not really necessary but it works well and is easy to use. The run time countdown on the LCD panel is also quite handy.

The only real downsides are the weight and, of course, the price. With respect to weight, we didn"t notice the increase too much until we were using the handheld component. If you use the handheld component a lot then weight could be an issue. As far as price goes, these units always start high then begin to come down over time. See the latest prices on Amazon in the links below:

Also, it would have been nice if the V11 Torque Drive or the V11 Animal included a soft roller cleaner head. These cleaner heads really do outperform the High Torque cleaner head on bare surfaces.

Like most Dyson manuals the V11 manual is heavy on graphics. The graphics are easy to understand and they do help quite a bit. There is a separate manual for each V11 model: one for the Torque Drive and one for the Animal. This is because the vacuums have very different control panels. You can find a copy of each manual here:

This guide will show you how to replace the trigger in a Dyson V11 Torque Drive vacuum cleaner. Since the trigger is made of plastic is it easily breakable. If the trigger on your Dyson V11 Torque Drive is broken then it will not start vacuuming. Even if the battery is fully charged, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive will not start vacuuming. Once you replace the trigger the Dyson V11 Torque Drive vacuum should be operational agin and it will start vacuuming.

Tools you will need to replace the trigger on the Dyson V11 Torque Drive vacuum are a Phillips #1 screw driver, Phillips #0 screw driver, and a spudger.