Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Blue

Update: the picture is when I vacuumed RIGHT after my maids left having used their vacuum. Not all vacuumes are created equal. Vacuums dont get any better than this. Its absolutely perfect. I dont think Christ himself could have made a better vacuum! Ive owned MANY vaccums, including a $1,700 Kirby which I despise. Vacuuming is now my favorite chore. I have 4 kids and 2 cats and this baby tackles it all - hard wood, rugs, stairs, and carpet! Pros: - Cordless. Please folks, its 2021. There is NO reason you should still be using a vacuum with a chord. Cordless is AWESOME! Youll wonder why you waited so long. - CLEANS INCREDIBLY! People complain that you have to empty the canister too often. Well, maybe thats because its doing its job well, Karen. - Super easy to empty, easy to use attachments - I use this to vacuum my car, my couches, lots of things with zero issues. - Light weight, SO easy to maneuver, the head fits EVERYWHERE! Under, behind, sideways... I was concerned that I would miss having a flexible attachment to get the corners but with this you dont need it! It gets everything! - Auto adjust for carpet - I love this feature. It sucks stronger when you switch from bare floor to carpet. Brilliant! - Battery lasts 45+ minutes on normal setting. Thats long enough for me to vacuum my house twice! Unless your house is 10,000 square feet, you should be fine! Boost setting lasts much shorter, but I find it works so well on the normal setting that I rarely use boost. - Charges fast, hangs in charger nicely, small footprint in the room. - Did I mention cordless? Its dreamy, especially on stairs! Cons: - zero. Yes, its expensive, but its worth every.single.penny! This vacuum will change your vacuuming life!

I have long believed, perhaps incorrectly, that Dysons high prices were unwarranted given the how they performed against the competition. Although Dyson offered unique innovations, the performance differences did not justify the cost in my opinion. I disclose this information because I want you to know that I am NOT a Dyson shill or even a fan boy. This is my first Dyson and only purchased after EXTENSIVE research... and I do mean extensive. I spent hours watching and reading independent reviews. If you are reading this review, perhaps you are in the midst of the same exhaustive process. Maybe I can save you some time - STOP READING & CLICK BUY! Seriously! OK, if youre still reading... then you are definitely more like me (which may not be good). I was initially looking for 3 things when deciding what vacuum to purchase [1] cleaning performance - duh, [2] ease of use / maintenance, and [3] reliability. However, once I dove into the process, my list expanded to include [1] battery performance, [2] flexibility in application, and [3] fatigue considerations*. * - I wanted to consider fatigue because, if I was going to utilize the vacuum based on flexibility, I needed it to work flexibly but to do so practically. In other words, flexible application that would actually be used because it is designed well, balanced appropriately, etc. So all this led to the ultimate question... can this stick / battery powered vacuum replace my corded Shark? By the way, Ive owned many horrifically expensive vacuums in the past and came to the conclusion that I dont keep any longer than 5 years because of the advancements in cleaning. Well, I cannot answer whether or not this has fully replaced the Shark... but I can tell you that I am definitely leaning in that direction. [1] I use this vacuum daily - I NEVER did that with the corded vac. [2] This vacuum absolutely compares in cleaning performance - much to my surprise. [3] Not dealing with a cord is a HUGE benefit and one that I could never describe adequately. I didnt think so (intellectually), but WOW, and I mean WOW. It is really hard to imagine using the corded vac unless I absolutely must. [4] It is light, maneuverable, well-built, quiet, and easy to use. I have only been using this vacuum for a few days... so if things go sideways - I WILL BE BACK TO LET YOU KNOW! This isnt a cheap vacuum, so my expectations are that, properly maintained, it will not break or degrade in performance. I hope this helped. So long as this purchase will not harm you financially, I truly recommend this vacuum. If you have a lot of hard surface flooring, you may wish to consider one of the felt roller head attachments (3rd party offer some for about $60 as opposed to the Dyson at $130). I also purchased a trigger lock, to reduce finger fatigue during protracted vacuum sessions. And finally, an extension hose and extra filters. If you do purchase, make certain to watch some of the great videos on YouTube explaining how to pull apart the vacuum every 6 months or so (depending on usage) to super clean / maintain the system. ENJOY

The attachments that come it makes you have the right tool for the right job. Also moves effortlessly across wood floors and tile.

Strong suction… light weight…. Hopefully I will be able to say the same in a few months!

First, the good — and it’s mostly good — for some reason, the pricing was down from what I’d expected. Still not cheap, but less than $500. I bought ‘The Animal” not ‘The Torque” drive. The only difference is the digital sophistication of the readout on the motor indicating battery life, etc. That option looked nice, but I figured I didn’t need it. The battery life is very good. The suction on this machine is in the WOW range ... but there is a downside to that. I’m thinking that the suction on the ECO setting is about the same as the V10’s suction on the AUTO setting, but I’m not sure. You can hear the change in power when you move the roller from hard floor to the carpet ... and that’s where the problem lies. I have new carpeting (one reason I upgraded to the V11 - I’m a Dyson cordless stick vac devotee and have had one for years). The V11 will NOT move across the new carpet in AUTO mode. I admit that I find this a bit distressing as I can’t take advantage of the additional power of the machine. The carpet is Mohawk Smartstrand Silk, and very soft and thick. Fortunately if set on ECO, the vacuum operates across the carpet pretty much like the old one did on the AUTO setting.... so, in the end, I suspect that I’m getting about the same suction power as with the older vacuum on AUTO. The V11 is also noticeably heavier, but I can handle it and it doesn’t bother me too much. Still, I struggle with the idea that there is a setting that I can’t use... and one hates to have a top of the line machine that has a problem of this nature. ... and YES, I have the air gates wide open.

We bought this vacuum three years ago and we enjoyed the convenience factor. It’s light weight. No cords. We found ourselves vacuuming more frequently simply because it was so much easier. That was the entire point of buying it. Stairs were a dream. But like so many others have pointed out, the trigger mechanism eventually broke. And the design appears to almost intentionally make it incredibly difficult to replace such a simple mechanism. The average person absolutely will not own the tools required to completely disassemble the motor, the vortex mechanism, and the trigger assembly. Every time you think you might be getting close, yet another set of screws, some requiring a t8 screwdriver and one requiring a nonstandard 6 inch long extension awaits. For such a great vacuum, I expect longer than 3 years use before encountering such a pain of a fix… in over 30 years of vacuums, I’ve never encountered such a basic failure so early in a vacuum’s life. So, it’s great while it lasts but you may not have a particularly long relationship with it before the pain begins.

I am a Dyson Animal loyalist. This is my first cordless Dyson, and Ive had it for about two months now. I use it multiple times a day (I have a Siberian Husky...nuff said) and I maintain the vacuum exactly as directed. Its awesome, and yet there are some major issues with it. I have to give it four stars, but honestly, my other Dyson was much better. Heres my list of pros and cons: 1. Its a Dyson Animal! Dyson Animals are essential to pet owners. The amount of hair this thing picks up from my hardwood floors and carpet is amazing. No other vacuum even comes close. 2. Its very easy to empty the canister and to clean/maintain this vacuum and the filter. 3. It holds a charge for a really long time, considering that its a cordless vacuum. 4. It doesnt come with a ton of attachments, but the ones it does come with are practical and I use them frequently. You can also order additional attachments if you need them. CONS 1. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is absolutely RIDICULOUS that there is no on/off button. The vacuum is on for only as long as you press your finger against the on switch. Dyson claims this helps conserve battery life. I say, that is total BS. My finger gets pretty sore after Ive been vacuuming for 15+ minutes and pressing the stupid button down for the whole time. I paid nearly $600 for this machine and should get a freaking on/off button, for gods sake. 2. While the vacuum is easy to empty, I wish it held just a tad more stuff in the canister. Also, I always accidentally press and hold the on/off switch when trying to empty the vacuum canister, which is super annoying. 3. Theres no headlight on this vacuum. Again, a pretty basic feature that one would expect when spending close to $600. Thats pretty much it. I still am glad I bought this, as I cannot imagine my dog hair-infested life without it, but seriously, for this price, I expected a bit more. Dyson, you could do so much better.

It was time to replace our old Dyson cord vacuum. I think it was 17 years old. Since it had performed so well over the years, I immediately looked to Dyson again. I admit I was a bit skeptical that a smaller stick vacuum could do the job in an almost 2000 sq ft house. We are senior citizens who have an active lifestyle, live in the mountains off of dusty roads, have house cats and 2 Aussie dogs. Since we also have horses and acreage, we are busy and the cleaning sometimes takes a lower priority. I wanted something that was easy to use, quick, and not having to drag a cord around sounded really good! Hubby thought I was making a big mistake. But, after assembling it and using it today, he has changed his mind, and I really, really like this handy and powerful vacuum. Some of the features take a bit of getting used to, like taking the tube with the power head off to dump the bin. In fact, I was concerned about the small size of the bin, and how often I might need to dump it. But after using it to vacuum most of the house, Im no longer concerned. Im used to it now, and it takes just a moment. And...it did a great job, our area rugs look great, and it moves so easily to our hardwood floors. One really big plus for us is that it runs off battery charge. We live off the grid and generate our own electricity with solar and wind. On cloudy, windless days, I was basically forbidden to vacuum, unless I started a generator. But now, I can have a charge ready and get it done! Couldnt be happier. If, having using this for a time we find something to change our opinion, I will edit my review to reflect it. Can definitely recommend this product!

I have been wanting a Cordless Dyson for a long time and i am not disappointed! The battery lasts very good except on Boost mode but that seems self explanatory because it’s going to full power to get deep into your carpet. You get about 14 min at full charge in this mode.

This is far superior than other brands I have tried! After a back injury, I have to have a lightweight vacuum. But other brands just didnt have the suction power, or the ease of use. I have two long-haired dogs, and this picks up fur easily... I use it on my carpets as well as my hard-wood floors. Separate brushes are perfect. Also, perfect attachments for use in my car or in tight places. Thanks so much for this great product. Ive recommended it to friends and family!