What We Love about the Dyson V11 - Review / Tests / Comparisons

We test and review the Dyson V11 highlighting what we really like about this cordless vacuum. We show cleaning ability on carpet and discuss many vacuum features. See it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39YvKhE
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We start the video review by highlighting what you get with the Dyson V11 Torque Drive and what you get with the V11 Animal, and we point out that presently these are the only two models available in the US. We briefly discuss the V11 Absolute and what comes with it as well.

We discuss the differences in the controls panels of the Torque Drive (LCD) and the Animal (LED). We also show all the key features of the LCD control panel provided with the Torque Drive. We highlight the different power modes and the “real time” remaining run time readout. In addition, we show the short video clips the LCD control panel displays when there is a filter issue and when there is a potential blockage.

A table of official run times in each of the three power modes is shown and discussed. We also test the run times in each power mode and compare them to the official times. The vacuum was run with the High Torque cleaner head on a piece of medium pile carpet and a stopwatch was used to determine the actual run time in each power mode.

We run the V11 on a debris field of ground cheerios, flax seeds, chili flakes, split green peas, animal hair and even human hair. The V11 is run in each of the three power modes and the video clips show the cleaning performance. We also show how well the V11 cleans bare floors (in this case tile) in Boost Mode (the highest power mode).

The vacuum is very easy to turn and maneuver, in part due to its reasonably light weight (compared to many other brands), swivel steering, and cordless design. We show how easy the vacuum is to steer.

An explanation of MED mode and AUTO mode is provided. We explain that the vacuum has 3 sensors – one in the High Torque cleaner head, one in the digital motor, and one in the battery. When the High Torque cleaner head is attached you will see AUTO mode displayed and when any other tools is used you will see MED mode. A shot of the vacuum moving from carpet to a tile floor and back to carpet (when in AUTO mode) shows the run times changing as the motor speed adjusts automatically.

We used a digital noise level meter to record noise levels and a table of decibel output in each power mode is shown and discussed. We also compare noise levels to that of the earlier Dyson stick vacuums.

We highlight that the V11 has both a HEPA filter and a sealed system and we discuss the advantages of having both of these features in one vacuum.

We show the difference between compression fit tools and “click-fit” tools and show how they work, using a Shark vacuum (IONFlex) to show compression fit tools. We conclude that the Dyson “click-fit” approach is, in our opinion, better.

Maintenance on the V11 is made to be fairly easy and straightforward. We walk you through emptying the dust canister, removing and cleaning the dust canister, removing and cleaning the HEPA filter, dealing with tangles in the High Torque cleaner head, and even how to take apart and clean the Soft Roller cleaner head (should you have the V11 Absolute or should you have the Soft Roller cleaner head from an earlier machine or bought one separately).

We show all the different tools that are provided with the V11 Torque Drive and the V11 Animal, and we compare the number of tools to the number provided with the V8 Absolute and the V10 Absolute. We also show how the new wand storage clip works.

Finally, the size of the V11 dust canister is discussed and it is compared to the dust canister capacities of the V6, V7, V8, and V10. I hope you enjoyed this Dyson V11 review with our tests and comparisons to other Dyson cordless vacuums.

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