This is the first cordless vacuum I have ever used. I had some professionals come and clean the house after we had a remodel done. I fell in love with the Dyson vacuum. In addition, they used an O Cedar mop. Loved it also and had to pick one up.
Just got mine today! I was so confused by all the attachments and what to do with them, but watching your very helpful demo made me very comfortable with everything and how to use them. I also appreciate the quirks to look out for as well. Great job explaining! Thanks!
Glad I could help! Try all the tools in hand vac and stick vac mode, and I think you'll be happy with how versatile the vacuum is! It can dust a room top-to-bottom. Thanks for watching, Nancy!
I agree! I just purchased this model after five years using the V7 and I am so glad I watched this BEFORE I start to use this new one! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us @Vac Tech!!
My Animal has trigger issue. DYSON was real helpful and replaced my unit no questions. Even sent a torgue drive update for the trouble. Really inpressed.
We just got this about 6 months ago. We have 3 cats and a rough collie, and let me tell you....it’s been performing great! We do need to clean the roller every couple weeks, the dogs hair is long and wraps the roller. We use it at least every other day. I have mobility issues and strength issue- I can use this!
there's a problem when dog hair wraps around the roller instead of being sucked into the machine. i have yet to discover that one machine that does what it's supposed to do. affordable, quality; if it is bagless i don't have to stick my hand inside the debris canister to remove the dirt; having to take the canister apart to clean it frequently and having difficulty putting it together.
wow. absolutely detail. Never see the critics on the cyclone before in any other channel. Thumbsup from me. Worth subscribbing. much more real life review rather than just performance presentation.
Thanks! I've repaired and torn apart many vacuums and Dysons over the years, so I have a good understanding of their filtration systems, how they've evolved, and things to keep an eye out for. Thanks for watching, and the nice comment!
Thank you! After looking around quite a bit for a good review and demo (I don't care for numbers around suction power - I don't have a baseline, so can't contextual them). I've now made my decision to go ahead and buy 😊
Wow I love your vid it’s so informational I love your hose too ! I have a V10 absolute I don’t use it much only for quick pick up in kitchen for coffee or crumbs . I use my Miele S8 uniq and my S7 Eco plus U1 every other day
Finally, someone answered the soft roller brush question with the laminate. Looks like I'll have to order it separately.. But you sold me. Hope you get a commission! Great video. .
Great review. Thanks. I learned some things. Had this for several months now and would add that the power head is a very good edger on it's own. We have pets and I have been so impressed. We also own the Cyclone V10 Motorhead. Love it too. We have shared attachments on them.
For your carpet test, you should weigh all the rice and dirt before and after vacuuming and then compare it. I think this would give us an idea of how good it is pulling from deep down the carpet fibers.
Looking at the dyson cordless I have a dc35 multi floor and a V7 motor head. I looked at the V7,8,10,11 at Lowe’s and the wands and tools are interchangeable. From what I can tell. The tools from my DC35 fit my slim all multi floor which I thought was cool.
I like your video very much, and I am also a vacuum cleaner seller, but our brand is a new brand, can I ask you to make a video for me? Looking forward to your reply !
@@VacTech1 I had two of the older upright dysons years ago. When i got my canister and upright Mieles, i thought I was done w vacuum buying🥴🤦🏻♀️I was wrong. 😂We moved and this home has totally different needs. And two sets of steep stairs. Tons of carpet and wood. So I am hoping this helps me for everyday type cleaning.
Just ordered a refurb based on your review. Also got the fluffy roller and small extension hose. Two long haired cats will put this to the test. Pretty much anything is going to be better than the iRobot j7.
Oh you’re finding the Roomba J7 can’t keep up with daily pet hair? I would like to test that model out. The V11 does a great job on pet hair! Hope you like yours!
BlueHeadLizard For all practical purposes the V11 battery is fixed. It is not like a cordless power tool where you can have multiple batteries and drive screws on the job site all day long...recharging as you go. Dyson DOES have a model with change-able batteries (it comes with 2) and a larger capacity dust/dirt bin. I can’t remember the name off-hand but with a little on-line sleuthing you can find. It IS another $200...groan...which for me was a bridge too far. It is also about 2 pounds heavier and the weight on these is up at your hand and wrist...not down at the floor like with an upright. I saw a display model at Best Buy yesterday and pushed it around and found the weight a bit of an issue. I was happy to have gotten the V11 Animal. Shark DOES make cordless stick vacuums with change-able batteries but the one I looked cane with only 1 so I would have had to buy a second on-line. After 2 weeks of ownership I am very pleased with the V11 Animal. It is very nimble and easy to maneuver and gets the job done. I have yet to run the battery down and on the mid-suction level...which I have found to be totally satisfactory...supposedly runs 60-plus minutes. Vacuuming is quicker time-wise and with no hunting for outlets and cord wrangling is much more enjoyable. It is quiet enough to listen to music on headphones. Vacuuming stairs...which I absolutely hated before...is much easier. Ease of use has allowed me to just pull it out and do a couple of rooms quickly at a time and in the end the end the house is cleaner. No more “once a week” dreaded Saturday chore while watching the dog hair accumulate on Thursday and Friday...LOL. Dust/dirt bin DOES require emptying every 20 minutes or so but it is very simple to use.
@@165Dash thanks for your observations which, after buying the V11 Absolute a couple of weeks back, I entirely agree with. On this version the battery is detachable, but actually even doing the whole house, on the default power setting auto ( mid-suction), the one battery suffices. We have a long haired cat and the V11 absolute does a great job to pick all up the extensive hairs and 'coagulate' them together so they do not 'fly away' when I empty into the bin. Yes bin emptying is frequent as it is small and fills up quick, but its its easy so small negative. The improvement in power, nimbleness, quiet, on our previous 'cable+bag' vacuum cleaner is huge, so there is no going back, a real technology advance, not just a gimmick. Yea I read about the larger Dyson model with two batteries, but for me the V11 is at the maximum weight to be comfortable, so I would not consider that model. Perhaps for someone who wants to cancel their musculation gym subscription. For weight / nimblemess the V8 is perfect but less power and battery time than the V11.
Hello! Just ordered the v11 animal! Did you say where you got the soft roller attachment? There is an aftermarket one on Amazon and I see you can buy one for the v10 on the Dyson website. Any help would be appreciated!
3 questions, please answer. 1- when fully charge how would I know? 2- What shows when it needs to charge again or should I always keep it on the charging hub after every short or long duration use? 3- How to clean the back motor filter, is it a washable filte?
How do you think it would do with silky hair strands about 2 feet long, either imbedded in carpet or loose on hard floors? Other vacuums I’ve used get the hair tangled around the rotating part and/or in interior suction pathways and can easily clog. Also what would you say is the largest size debris it can handle, such as candy wrappers for example? Sometimes vacuums suck those up but they clog on the inside.
I think candy wrappers would clog it before they got to the bin. With most dysons, I say I anything larger than popcorn I would pick up before vacuuming. 2 foot long hair will prolly require cleaning out the brushroll regularly, even if the brushroll is fat and resists tangles. Thanks for watching!
Great step-by-step video to help potential buyers (like myself) make an informative decision. How dirty was the fluffy attachment roller after the demo use? Also, how do you clean the roller after several uses? I only have hardwood and tile in my apartment, so I’m wondering about the sustainability of this particular tool. Thanks!
Thanks! The fluffy head was fine. If it gets grimy over time, it can be washed, but with dry dirt like what I put down, none of it stuck to the roller. It's a great attachment for cleaning hard floors!
Vac Tech Thanks for the reply and additional info! I picked up the V11 Animal yesterday and going to give it a whirl before possibly special ordering the roller.
Hey, nice review! First off, let me say that I really like your reviews and your presenting style, you give a lot of information and you come across as being friendly and helpful. Having said that, I am not a fan of the Dyson stick vacuums. I own a corded Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381 stick vacuum, one of the last DuoClean models they made that has the traditional bristle carpet brushroll that is NOT a Zero M brushroll. I bought it as my present apartment is mostly hard floors with throw rugs and area rugs - have a lower level with a front doorway with hard floor, flight of hardwood stairs, hallway with hard floors, 3 mats to help with sand and dirt, and in my living space hardwood floors with area rugs in my living room and bedroom, tile in the other areas. So a stick vacuum for me is ideal instead of a carrying a upright or canister, although I do keep a Miele canister with a full size powerhead for deep cleans on occasion too. I bought the Shark Rocket HV381 (blue) for $185 CDN refurbished with a 90 day warranty from Factorydirect.ca but they still sell the wine colored HV383 for $350 CDN on the Shark website. I recently looked into the Dyson V10 Animal and V11 Outsize in December 2022....I like my Shark Rocket and feel it does a good job, but wanted something with a little more suction and airflow. I initially wanted to look at at the V11 Outsize as it was the first model with a removable battery, but also considered the V10 Animal. I was impressed with both of them in the vacuum shop that was selling them....both had great pickup on hard floor and carpet with the main powerhead. And I also thought it had impressive suction on the High speed setting, Boost mode. However, on the low Eco speed setting and the Normal middle speed setting, I was not impressed and decided not to buy....believe it or not, it's suction and airflow was comparable to my Shark Rocket with clean filters! Not good considering the Dyson V10 Animal sells for $750 CDN new and $500 CDN refurbished. The attachments the Shark HV381 comes with are very comparable to the attachments that Dyson includes, as well as the optional attachments you can buy for both the Shark and Dyson models. One tiny advantage I feel the Shark HV380 series has over the Dyson's though is that the Shark takes standard 35mm/1.38 inch European size attachments- I can use any tool my Miele canister has without needing an adapter. and it's easy to find generic European 35mm attachments now too. I only need to use an adapter if I want to use 32mm/1.25 inch North American size attachments. For the Dyson's, you need to use an adapter even for standard 32mm/1.25 inch North American size attachments, only their own tools or copycat clone tools will fit without needing to use an adapter. I prefer the DuoClean powerheads on the Shark models as well, I like that the fluffy brushroll is built into the powerhead and you don't have to switch attachments to the fluffy powerhead like you have to do on the Dyson's if you prefer to use that style of brushroll on your hard floors. The fluffy brushroll on the Shark gets ALL the fine dust on the floor, there is no residue after cleaning, comparable to how a Dyson would perform on hard floors with the fluffy powerhead. In fact, I don't think the previous Shark models that only have the traditional bristle brushroll powerheads wouldn't clean nearly as well on hard floors. I am not as convinced as you are on the cleaning ability of the main Dyson powerhead on hard floors, I think it does leave a little residue behind on the floor. Hopefully, Dyson will consider designing a similar floorhead as the Shark's when their patent expires on it. I also like that on the Shark HV380 series you can remove the dirt cup entirely from the vacuum to empty it into the garbage if you prefer. And although some would look at this as a disadvantage, I actually prefer that Shark vacuums have NO cyclonic system and you have the foam and felt filters that need to be cleaned to maintain cleaning performance. I find I can get away with cleaning the top foam filter after 3 or 4 full dirt cups, and the felt filter I just keep a eye on and wash with dish soap probably once every 2 months. I agree with your note at the end of the video on the Dyson's cyclone system and how the empty holes could become clogged, I don't like how on the Dyson models you can't easily dismantle the cyclone and wash it out without removing lots of screws and gingerly handling it to make sure plastic bits don't break. I had a friend who had the same Dyson V6 you compared the V11 to at the end, and he had a dirty, slightly moldy smell whenever he turned it on. Even after washing the pre filter with dish soap, the smell still stuck. Only after I took apart the cyclone assembly and washed it for him did the smell go away entirely. The fact the cyclone assembly on the Dyson clones is far easier to take apart and clean, and the Shark models having no cyclones to maintain and maintaining the filters instead, is a advantage to me. I hope Dyson addresses this on a future model in the future. I also wish Dyson would come up with a battery pack case with a cord attached to convert their stick vacuums to corded models. Some people need the extra runtime to clean their house that a corded model can deliver, and it also ensures the vacuum can still work and be used if the battery packs are discontinued and the ones with the vacuum are dead. Hopefully Dyson develops something like this in the future. Finally, one REALLY BIG REASON I chose not to consider Dyson is their warranty service. Here in Canada, you cannot have their stick vacuums serviced at a local vac shop that sells Dyson vacuums. You have to call Dyson and have them assist you over the phone to solve whatever issue you are having with the vacuum, and if it cannot be fixed by the customer service agent guiding you while making an adjustment or sending out a replacement part, you have to ship the entire vacuum back to their facility in Canada for repair. I have to wonder, in fact, if this is how Dyson has so many refurbished models for sale- they send you a new one and refurbish your old one perhaps? Just a thought. You also cannot buy a genuine Dyson replacement battery at one of the authorized Dyson vac shop dealers, they can only source and sell generic aftermarket batteries. You expect this kind of customer service and warranty work when you buy a Shark or some other lower end brand! The only disadvantage I feel the Shark Rocket HV380 series has over the Dyson stick vacuums is they have no HEPA Filter on the exhaust- only a cloth exhaust micro filter that is like the Miele Super Air Clean exhaust micro filter that is included with a box of bags. Shark states in their instruction manual to wash the exhaust filter yearly, and not to worry if it is discolored, it is normal. For me, I prefer to have the cleanest exhaust air possible, and that is just not realistic to expect to wash a filter like that and expect it to fully restore it's filtering performance. Since I use a HEPA Filter on my Miele canister vacuum, I just cut a Miele Super Air Clean filter to size, and replace every 3 months. They work just as well, and I like that you are starting with a fresh filter every time you replace it. Sure, the Dyson stick vacuums are nice, and do a great job cleaning and have lots of power. BUT, when you consider you can buy TWO Shark HV381 stick vacuums for the price of ONE Dyson V10 Animal, they have just much suction and airflow as the Dyson does on it's Normal speed setting and cleans just as well, and some of the disadvantages and warranty issues I pointed out, I just cannot justify spending the money on the Dyson when the Shark cleans just as well for 1/2 the price. Maybe once they address some of those issues, I may reconsider in the future, but for now I am just as pleased with my Shark Rocket HV381 and sticking to them. I like it so much in fact I actually bought a spare used one at Value Village for $15 CDN!
Just bought the Dyson v11 animal+ from costco after watching this review. Was really looking forward to the soft dusting tool, but it didn't include it. Now looking at the box it doesn't show it in the tools and accessories pictures, and another review mentioned it only comes in the torque edition? I really wanted to get cat hair off my keyboard 😅
That's a shame. Costco often sells different variants of Dyson vacuums, so maybe their version doesnt include it. I think the soft dusting brush is pretty cheap on Ebay, but make sure its genuine and has the red button (so it fits your V11).
This was an awesome review, great job! I do have a question- I know that certain batteries die faster (as in completely stop working altogether or just don’t hold a charge as long) if you keep them on the charger once fully charged. Example: when I keep my cell phone pulled in over night, every night, when it’s 100% fully charged, my battery dies faster over time. Is this an issue with keeping this dyson on its docking station while it’s fully charged, when not in use? I always thought once it’s fully charged, you unplug it to preserve the overall battery life.
The Dyson's charger stops charging, once the battery is full. It's designed to be kept on the charger between use. The batteries in these are also made to last a long time (supposedly several years). Thanks for the nice comment!
@@VacTech1 knowing that makes me feel better. Now if only I can find a way to buy this vacuum lol. I’ve been searching all night. Dyson is out of stock and all the V11 animals offered on Amazon are refurbished. Looking into eBay, but kinda uneasy about making such an expensive purchase on eBay. You never know if you’re getting the real thing and returns aren’t always easy or offered. I will keep searching tho. Thanks for the reply!!
I got this vacuum for Christmas. I no longer consider vacuuming a burden or a chore. I look forward to vacuuming now. The Dv11 animal really sucks. Sucks it right off the carpet. Cha’ll feel?
The dust container is made out of transparent plastic or fibre for most cordless vacuums, it gets easily scratched with the dust particles over time and looks very old. Is there any way to prevent this?
Dyson should sponsor you because I'm sold haha. I do have a question though, did you have to recharge during filming the different segments? If so, how many times?
Being a bit tech savvy, would it be capable of replacing the battery after it goes bad? I noticed that it doesn’t easily come off, but I’m willing to put in the work.
It sure does! There are 3 phillips screws, two underneath the battery, and one on the back of the handle grip. If you take those 3 screws out, the battery will drop out. Hope this helps!
@@VacTech1 Thank you so much for your reply! This info just helped me finally make up my mind on getting the V11 Animal. I was debating getting this or another upper level stick vac, but after seeing your review and this reply, I feel confident in my decision to purchase one.
@@joeyg283 apparently, the new V11 models hardware revision mean they now have hot swappable batteries with a red button tab, no screws, In the U.K. at least. Moving forward, they will all be user replaceable, also means you can double the run time on them.
Totally unrelated, what is that round table in the background with the vents and a switch that a lamp is sitting on? My wife just bought a V11 Animal+ so I was doing some research, so apologies if you've covered that before.
Sadly probably not. I wouldnt recommend any current Dyson for shag carpets. You really need a vacuum with a manual height adjuster that will raise the level of the cleaner head, for something like shag.
Like any bagless vacuum, the dirt bin will get dusty. It can be removed and wiped out or washed as needed. If you wash it, you'll need to re-lubricate the seals, and for that, talc powder works great.
If the battery is good, either the trigger isn't letting the battery make contact (does the power trigger feel ok?), or you have a new defective unit. They come with a 2 year warranty, so I would reach back out to Dyson, and they'll help.
Great video! I was looking for you to detach the vacuum pole from the top dust bin area so you can empty the bin. For some reason, I cannot get it to detach without a huge struggle. I am pressing the red release button, but it just doesn’t want to release. Any ideas on this?
The wand should remove easily. I would clean around the end of the wand, and where the wand connects to the vacuum. I imagine if stuff gets caught up in that area, it would make the wand harder to remove. The bin should also be easy to empty. I would remove the clear bin, and clean around the shroud, the red silicone squeegee on the top of the clear bin, and the bottom where the wand connects. I hope this helps!
The Fluffy head is better, but the regular motorhead works great too (the best yet of any of the regular motorheads, thanks to the adjustable gates in the front).
@@VacTech1 awesome. Great to know. What setting is best on hardwood floors? Any difference between the v11 and v10 animal? As the 10 may be in my budget
@@Ohkeh640 @Oh Keh theres a lot of small differences between the V10 and V11, which I detail in the video. I would use the main tool with the front gates open on hard floors (does a great job). I hope you end up with a vacuum you like!
Best review yet. I liked that you are talking while using the vacuum and other reviewers lack that. Now I get an idea of how loud the V11 can get.
This is the first cordless vacuum I have ever used. I had some professionals come and clean the house after we had a remodel done. I fell in love with the Dyson vacuum. In addition, they used an O Cedar mop. Loved it also and had to pick one up.
Just got mine today! I was so confused by all the attachments and what to do with them, but watching your very helpful demo made me very comfortable with everything and how to use them. I also appreciate the quirks to look out for as well. Great job explaining! Thanks!
Glad I could help! Try all the tools in hand vac and stick vac mode, and I think you'll be happy with how versatile the vacuum is! It can dust a room top-to-bottom. Thanks for watching, Nancy!
Absolutely the best, most thorough review I've seen so far. Well done!
Thank you so much!
I agree! I just purchased this model after five years using the V7 and I am so glad I watched this BEFORE I start to use this new one! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us @Vac Tech!!
Just had mine come in today and I had to watch this to make sure I knew everything about it. Great video! Thank you!
Glad I could help! Use all the tools and features, and I think you'll be impressed with how much it can clean. Thanks for watching, BB22!
Outstanding analysis - way better than almost all the other reviews. Thanks.
Thanks! I really appreciate that!
A very thorough review, thank you. Now I’m ready
My Animal has trigger issue. DYSON was real helpful and replaced my unit no questions. Even sent a torgue drive update for the trouble. Really inpressed.
We just got this about 6 months ago. We have 3 cats and a rough collie, and let me tell you....it’s been performing great! We do need to clean the roller every couple weeks, the dogs hair is long and wraps the roller. We use it at least every other day. I have mobility issues and strength issue- I can use this!
Can I use this on my hardwood floor?? I need to replace my vacuume
there's a problem when dog hair wraps around the roller instead of being sucked into the machine. i have yet to discover that one machine that does what it's supposed to do. affordable, quality; if it is bagless i don't have to stick my hand inside the debris canister to remove the dirt; having to take the canister apart to clean it frequently and having difficulty putting it together.
Buy the new hard roller antitangle no on hair or pet hair you will find there, worth the investment!
wow. absolutely detail. Never see the critics on the cyclone before in any other channel. Thumbsup from me. Worth subscribbing. much more real life review rather than just performance presentation.
Thanks! I've repaired and torn apart many vacuums and Dysons over the years, so I have a good understanding of their filtration systems, how they've evolved, and things to keep an eye out for. Thanks for watching, and the nice comment!
Great video. Very helpful. I just received mine yesterday. I love it!!
Thank you! After looking around quite a bit for a good review and demo (I don't care for numbers around suction power - I don't have a baseline, so can't contextual them). I've now made my decision to go ahead and buy 😊
Great video. Thanks so much. Just got my v10 today and did not know a lot of what you covered! Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow I love your vid it’s so informational I love your hose too ! I have a V10 absolute I don’t use it much only for quick pick up in kitchen for coffee or crumbs . I use my Miele S8 uniq and my S7 Eco plus U1 every other day
What an amazingly detailed review. Thank you !
Thanks for watching!
One of the best video for vacuum world. Its detail
Thank you!
Finally, someone answered the soft roller brush question with the laminate. Looks like I'll have to order it separately.. But you sold me. Hope you get a commission! Great video. .
Lol I just made this for fun.
Really appreciate that advice at the end about accidentally touching the power trigger when the bin is open.
Thanks! Learn from my own mistakes lol.
Great video! Just got my new V11 Animal and your video was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Great demo and review!
Thanks for watching!
now this is a review! + demo. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for this very thorough review.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this! I’m buying one in the next couple of weeks
I hope you like it, Cierra!
Great review. Thanks. I learned some things. Had this for several months now and would add that the power head is a very good edger on it's own. We have pets and I have been so impressed. We also own the Cyclone V10 Motorhead. Love it too. We have shared attachments on them.
Wow I am in the middle of moving from a plug in from the wall to a battery dyson and have two dogs and you’ve sold it well with this review
Thanks for watching!
Amazing review details. Thanks a lot. Nice job.
Thank you for the nice feedback! Got lots more content coming up.
Great review. Thanks.
I tap the cyclone assembly from time to time to further clear out the center cyclone chambers and alot of dust comes out. It really helps
That's a great idea! I'll try that!
Thank you. That was very informative.
Very well explained.
Thank you.
Very nice review!
For your carpet test, you should weigh all the rice and dirt before and after vacuuming and then compare it. I think this would give us an idea of how good it is pulling from deep down the carpet fibers.
You would be amazed at how much dirt it pulls out of the carpet!
Looking at the dyson cordless I have a dc35 multi floor and a V7 motor head. I looked at the V7,8,10,11 at Lowe’s and the wands and tools are interchangeable. From what I can tell. The tools from my DC35 fit my slim all multi floor which I thought was cool.
This video is awesome! I like it very much!
I like your video very much, and I am also a vacuum cleaner seller, but our brand is a new brand, can I ask you to make a video for me? Looking forward to your reply !
Excellent video
Thanks Washer Dreamer!
Never seen a finer presentation!
"Sold"
Thanks for watching!
@@VacTech1 TY for posting the review!
GBY & those U love!
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excellent review 👍
Thanks, Jose!
10:35 satisfaction level: exponential increase
Great review
Thanks, Joe! Glad you liked it.
Well done sir!
Thanks Mark!
Just ordered this exact model yesterday to replace my Miele bc it is just a beast to get up and down stairs.
Cool, I hope you like it! They're helpful to have around.
@@VacTech1 I had two of the older upright dysons years ago. When i got my canister and upright Mieles, i thought I was done w vacuum buying🥴🤦🏻♀️I was wrong. 😂We moved and this home has totally different needs. And two sets of steep stairs. Tons of carpet and wood. So I am hoping this helps me for everyday type cleaning.
Thank you for this!
Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!
Great Tutorial I you help me understands a lot thank you
Thanks for watching, Son-C!
28:30 mind blown 🤯 I was wondering how the heck I would get so much dust stuck in there!
Just ordered a refurb based on your review. Also got the fluffy roller and small extension hose. Two long haired cats will put this to the test. Pretty much anything is going to be better than the iRobot j7.
Oh you’re finding the Roomba J7 can’t keep up with daily pet hair? I would like to test that model out. The V11 does a great job on pet hair! Hope you like yours!
Getting a V11, can you send the link for the extension tube and roller brush?
Thanks!
Also...great review! Just bought one yesterday.
May I ask, is the battery detachable or fixed? ( I'm thinking about second battery to make sure when I vac the whole house I can finish in one go.)
BlueHeadLizard
For all practical purposes the V11 battery is fixed. It is not like a cordless power tool where you can have multiple batteries and drive screws on the job site all day long...recharging as you go. Dyson DOES have a model with change-able batteries (it comes with 2) and a larger capacity dust/dirt bin. I can’t remember the name off-hand but with a little on-line sleuthing you can find. It IS another $200...groan...which for me was a bridge too far. It is also about 2 pounds heavier and the weight on these is up at your hand and wrist...not down at the floor like with an upright. I saw a display model at Best Buy yesterday and pushed it around and found the weight a bit of an issue. I was happy to have gotten the V11 Animal. Shark DOES make cordless stick vacuums with change-able batteries but the one I looked cane with only 1 so I would have had to buy a second on-line.
After 2 weeks of ownership I am very pleased with the V11 Animal. It is very nimble and easy to maneuver and gets the job done. I have yet to run the battery down and on the mid-suction level...which I have found to be totally satisfactory...supposedly runs 60-plus minutes. Vacuuming is quicker time-wise and with no hunting for outlets and cord wrangling is much more enjoyable. It is quiet enough to listen to music on headphones. Vacuuming stairs...which I absolutely hated before...is much easier. Ease of use has allowed me to just pull it out and do a couple of rooms quickly at a time and in the end the end the house is cleaner. No more “once a week” dreaded Saturday chore while watching the dog hair accumulate on Thursday and Friday...LOL. Dust/dirt bin DOES require emptying every 20 minutes or so but it is very simple to use.
@@165Dash thanks for your observations which, after buying the V11 Absolute a couple of weeks back, I entirely agree with. On this version the battery is detachable, but actually even doing the whole house, on the default power setting auto ( mid-suction), the one battery suffices. We have a long haired cat and the V11 absolute does a great job to pick all up the extensive hairs and 'coagulate' them together so they do not 'fly away' when I empty into the bin. Yes bin emptying is frequent as it is small and fills up quick, but its its easy so small negative. The improvement in power, nimbleness, quiet, on our previous 'cable+bag' vacuum cleaner is huge, so there is no going back, a real technology advance, not just a gimmick.
Yea I read about the larger Dyson model with two batteries, but for me the V11 is at the maximum weight to be comfortable, so I would not consider that model. Perhaps for someone who wants to cancel their musculation gym subscription.
For weight / nimblemess the V8 is perfect but less power and battery time than the V11.
good job！thanks
On wooden floors is it better to use the high torque or the soft roller brush? Can I use the soft roller brush on carpets?
I love how it sounds
Me too. Very futuristic.
is there a way to attach the attachments from the regular dyson vacuums like the ball dysons?
Thank you!!!
How much time i should to put the bettery in the Charger after it finished?
Hello! Just ordered the v11 animal! Did you say where you got the soft roller attachment? There is an aftermarket one on Amazon and I see you can buy one for the v10 on the Dyson website. Any help would be appreciated!
3 questions, please answer.
1- when fully charge how would I know?
2- What shows when it needs to charge again or should I always keep it on the charging hub after every short or long duration use?
3- How to clean the back motor filter, is it a washable filte?
It's funny how you have a hoover carpet 🤣
How do I open the wall bracket to hang on the wall
How do you think it would do with silky hair strands about 2 feet long, either imbedded in carpet or loose on hard floors? Other vacuums I’ve used get the hair tangled around the rotating part and/or in interior suction pathways and can easily clog. Also what would you say is the largest size debris it can handle, such as candy wrappers for example? Sometimes vacuums suck those up but they clog on the inside.
I think candy wrappers would clog it before they got to the bin. With most dysons, I say I anything larger than popcorn I would pick up before vacuuming. 2 foot long hair will prolly require cleaning out the brushroll regularly, even if the brushroll is fat and resists tangles. Thanks for watching!
Spider at 10:55. lol thanks for the review!
So to clarify, that is a piece of fake pet hair floating in the air. It's funny how much attention that draws though!
You can tell that the Dyson V11 animal has pretty good agitation if you look at the glitter on the carpet.
Does this work to pick up mold particles? My landlord handed this to me to help clean windowsill mold…
Great step-by-step video to help potential buyers (like myself) make an informative decision.
How dirty was the fluffy attachment roller after the demo use? Also, how do you clean the roller after several uses? I only have hardwood and tile in my apartment, so I’m wondering about the sustainability of this particular tool.
Thanks!
Thanks! The fluffy head was fine. If it gets grimy over time, it can be washed, but with dry dirt like what I put down, none of it stuck to the roller. It's a great attachment for cleaning hard floors!
Vac Tech Thanks for the reply and additional info! I picked up the V11 Animal yesterday and going to give it a whirl before possibly special ordering the roller.
I wish that they made that afternarker extention hose electric capable for the mini motorized tool to get in the tight bendy places in my car
I agree, that would be great!
Three thoughts on your glitter clean up stupid cool and satisfying
LOL thanks!
How long really last
Hey, nice review! First off, let me say that I really like your reviews and your presenting style, you give a lot of information and you come across as being friendly and helpful. Having said that, I am not a fan of the Dyson stick vacuums. I own a corded Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381 stick vacuum, one of the last DuoClean models they made that has the traditional bristle carpet brushroll that is NOT a Zero M brushroll. I bought it as my present apartment is mostly hard floors with throw rugs and area rugs - have a lower level with a front doorway with hard floor, flight of hardwood stairs, hallway with hard floors, 3 mats to help with sand and dirt, and in my living space hardwood floors with area rugs in my living room and bedroom, tile in the other areas. So a stick vacuum for me is ideal instead of a carrying a upright or canister, although I do keep a Miele canister with a full size powerhead for deep cleans on occasion too. I bought the Shark Rocket HV381 (blue) for $185 CDN refurbished with a 90 day warranty from Factorydirect.ca but they still sell the wine colored HV383 for $350 CDN on the Shark website.
I recently looked into the Dyson V10 Animal and V11 Outsize in December 2022....I like my Shark Rocket and feel it does a good job, but wanted something with a little more suction and airflow. I initially wanted to look at at the V11 Outsize as it was the first model with a removable battery, but also considered the V10 Animal. I was impressed with both of them in the vacuum shop that was selling them....both had great pickup on hard floor and carpet with the main powerhead. And I also thought it had impressive suction on the High speed setting, Boost mode. However, on the low Eco speed setting and the Normal middle speed setting, I was not impressed and decided not to buy....believe it or not, it's suction and airflow was comparable to my Shark Rocket with clean filters! Not good considering the Dyson V10 Animal sells for $750 CDN new and $500 CDN refurbished.
The attachments the Shark HV381 comes with are very comparable to the attachments that Dyson includes, as well as the optional attachments you can buy for both the Shark and Dyson models. One tiny advantage I feel the Shark HV380 series has over the Dyson's though is that the Shark takes standard 35mm/1.38 inch European size attachments- I can use any tool my Miele canister has without needing an adapter. and it's easy to find generic European 35mm attachments now too. I only need to use an adapter if I want to use 32mm/1.25 inch North American size attachments. For the Dyson's, you need to use an adapter even for standard 32mm/1.25 inch North American size attachments, only their own tools or copycat clone tools will fit without needing to use an adapter. I prefer the DuoClean powerheads on the Shark models as well, I like that the fluffy brushroll is built into the powerhead and you don't have to switch attachments to the fluffy powerhead like you have to do on the Dyson's if you prefer to use that style of brushroll on your hard floors. The fluffy brushroll on the Shark gets ALL the fine dust on the floor, there is no residue after cleaning, comparable to how a Dyson would perform on hard floors with the fluffy powerhead. In fact, I don't think the previous Shark models that only have the traditional bristle brushroll powerheads wouldn't clean nearly as well on hard floors. I am not as convinced as you are on the cleaning ability of the main Dyson powerhead on hard floors, I think it does leave a little residue behind on the floor. Hopefully, Dyson will consider designing a similar floorhead as the Shark's when their patent expires on it.
I also like that on the Shark HV380 series you can remove the dirt cup entirely from the vacuum to empty it into the garbage if you prefer. And although some would look at this as a disadvantage, I actually prefer that Shark vacuums have NO cyclonic system and you have the foam and felt filters that need to be cleaned to maintain cleaning performance. I find I can get away with cleaning the top foam filter after 3 or 4 full dirt cups, and the felt filter I just keep a eye on and wash with dish soap probably once every 2 months. I agree with your note at the end of the video on the Dyson's cyclone system and how the empty holes could become clogged, I don't like how on the Dyson models you can't easily dismantle the cyclone and wash it out without removing lots of screws and gingerly handling it to make sure plastic bits don't break. I had a friend who had the same Dyson V6 you compared the V11 to at the end, and he had a dirty, slightly moldy smell whenever he turned it on. Even after washing the pre filter with dish soap, the smell still stuck. Only after I took apart the cyclone assembly and washed it for him did the smell go away entirely. The fact the cyclone assembly on the Dyson clones is far easier to take apart and clean, and the Shark models having no cyclones to maintain and maintaining the filters instead, is a advantage to me. I hope Dyson addresses this on a future model in the future. I also wish Dyson would come up with a battery pack case with a cord attached to convert their stick vacuums to corded models. Some people need the extra runtime to clean their house that a corded model can deliver, and it also ensures the vacuum can still work and be used if the battery packs are discontinued and the ones with the vacuum are dead. Hopefully Dyson develops something like this in the future.
Finally, one REALLY BIG REASON I chose not to consider Dyson is their warranty service. Here in Canada, you cannot have their stick vacuums serviced at a local vac shop that sells Dyson vacuums. You have to call Dyson and have them assist you over the phone to solve whatever issue you are having with the vacuum, and if it cannot be fixed by the customer service agent guiding you while making an adjustment or sending out a replacement part, you have to ship the entire vacuum back to their facility in Canada for repair. I have to wonder, in fact, if this is how Dyson has so many refurbished models for sale- they send you a new one and refurbish your old one perhaps? Just a thought. You also cannot buy a genuine Dyson replacement battery at one of the authorized Dyson vac shop dealers, they can only source and sell generic aftermarket batteries. You expect this kind of customer service and warranty work when you buy a Shark or some other lower end brand!
The only disadvantage I feel the Shark Rocket HV380 series has over the Dyson stick vacuums is they have no HEPA Filter on the exhaust- only a cloth exhaust micro filter that is like the Miele Super Air Clean exhaust micro filter that is included with a box of bags. Shark states in their instruction manual to wash the exhaust filter yearly, and not to worry if it is discolored, it is normal. For me, I prefer to have the cleanest exhaust air possible, and that is just not realistic to expect to wash a filter like that and expect it to fully restore it's filtering performance. Since I use a HEPA Filter on my Miele canister vacuum, I just cut a Miele Super Air Clean filter to size, and replace every 3 months. They work just as well, and I like that you are starting with a fresh filter every time you replace it. Sure, the Dyson stick vacuums are nice, and do a great job cleaning and have lots of power. BUT, when you consider you can buy TWO Shark HV381 stick vacuums for the price of ONE Dyson V10 Animal, they have just much suction and airflow as the Dyson does on it's Normal speed setting and cleans just as well, and some of the disadvantages and warranty issues I pointed out, I just cannot justify spending the money on the Dyson when the Shark cleans just as well for 1/2 the price. Maybe once they address some of those issues, I may reconsider in the future, but for now I am just as pleased with my Shark Rocket HV381 and sticking to them. I like it so much in fact I actually bought a spare used one at Value Village for $15 CDN!
Just bought the Dyson v11 animal+ from costco after watching this review. Was really looking forward to the soft dusting tool, but it didn't include it. Now looking at the box it doesn't show it in the tools and accessories pictures, and another review mentioned it only comes in the torque edition? I really wanted to get cat hair off my keyboard 😅
That's a shame. Costco often sells different variants of Dyson vacuums, so maybe their version doesnt include it. I think the soft dusting brush is pretty cheap on Ebay, but make sure its genuine and has the red button (so it fits your V11).
Same here!
What word strange display you got never seen one like that, it been replaced not original?
Sold
Is the vacuum supposed to be left on charged all day all night when not in use?
Yes. It stops charging when it's fully charged, so it's always waiting, fully-charged and ready to go. It's great!
My experience is that a hard floor will clean best with the head on plus, if you are just vacuuming pethair and dust.
I only leave it on the "minus" setting, so it can easily grab larger objects, rather than push them around. Thanks for watching!
What’s the difference between v10 and v11 animal???
This was an awesome review, great job! I do have a question- I know that certain batteries die faster (as in completely stop working altogether or just don’t hold a charge as long) if you keep them on the charger once fully charged. Example: when I keep my cell phone pulled in over night, every night, when it’s 100% fully charged, my battery dies faster over time. Is this an issue with keeping this dyson on its docking station while it’s fully charged, when not in use? I always thought once it’s fully charged, you unplug it to preserve the overall battery life.
The Dyson's charger stops charging, once the battery is full. It's designed to be kept on the charger between use. The batteries in these are also made to last a long time (supposedly several years). Thanks for the nice comment!
@@VacTech1 knowing that makes me feel better. Now if only I can find a way to buy this vacuum lol. I’ve been searching all night. Dyson is out of stock and all the V11 animals offered on Amazon are refurbished. Looking into eBay, but kinda uneasy about making such an expensive purchase on eBay. You never know if you’re getting the real thing and returns aren’t always easy or offered. I will keep searching tho. Thanks for the reply!!
@@teeeff8337 Good luck, Tara! If you have to wait for it, it'll be worth it.
isn't the design quirk with opened bin and outlet filter getting messy for cleaning those narrow cyclone passages?
Sadly I think it's a fault, and not a feature, but I see what you mean.
Great Review! What fluffy head did you buy? Is it the same soft roller head from the v10?
Thanks! Yeah that one will work.
How do I take it apart to clean it 1:46
I got this vacuum for Christmas. I no longer consider vacuuming a burden or a chore. I look forward to vacuuming now. The Dv11 animal really sucks. Sucks it right off the carpet. Cha’ll feel?
Glad you like yours too!
The dust container is made out of transparent plastic or fibre for most cordless vacuums, it gets easily scratched with the dust particles over time and looks very old. Is there any way to prevent this?
Sadly, no. They all cloud up over time, usually quickly. You can clean them, and polish the inside plastic, but polishing isn't worth the effort.
@@VacTech1 thank you for the reply. Its sad that they will get scratched easily and would make the vaccum look aged.
Dyson should sponsor you because I'm sold haha. I do have a question though, did you have to recharge during filming the different segments? If so, how many times?
Thanks, I hope you like it!
No, I didnt recharge it at all. The entire demo only drained one bar from the battery!
The battery lasted a long time. I cleaned my entire house. 2800 sq ft.
If you do enough passes would the torque drive pick up all the glitter?
Yes it would! 2 or 3 passes did the trick.
Slam to Hover vacuuming their logo. ;)
How much Kpa is this vacuum
Being a bit tech savvy, would it be capable of replacing the battery after it goes bad? I noticed that it doesn’t easily come off, but I’m willing to put in the work.
It sure does! There are 3 phillips screws, two underneath the battery, and one on the back of the handle grip. If you take those 3 screws out, the battery will drop out. Hope this helps!
@@VacTech1 Thank you so much for your reply! This info just helped me finally make up my mind on getting the V11 Animal. I was debating getting this or another upper level stick vac, but after seeing your review and this reply, I feel confident in my decision to purchase one.
@@joeyg283 Thanks! If you go for it, I hope you like it!
@@joeyg283 apparently, the new V11 models hardware revision mean they now have hot swappable batteries with a red button tab, no screws, In the U.K. at least. Moving forward, they will all be user replaceable, also means you can double the run time on them.
So this is weird. In high mode on my v10, the pitch changes like that. Idk why, but it goes higher on the floors and quieter on the floors.
Higher on floors and quieter on floors?
Yh that happens on the v8 as well. It’s like slightly lower with a powered head attached and the the highest suction without a head.
blakaeg quieter on carpets, higher on floors
Hasan Ali this is with a head on and running
Where do you get that extension hose for the vacuum that you said you can use for a car?
I got it on ebay! It works great!
Totally unrelated, what is that round table in the background with the vents and a switch that a lamp is sitting on? My wife just bought a V11 Animal+ so I was doing some research, so apologies if you've covered that before.
That's an appliance called a hassock fan.
Vac Tech Whoa! Cool, thanks! BTW, good review. 🙂
@@GovG33k Thanks!
Dose the Dyson v11 animal work for shag carpets?
Sadly probably not. I wouldnt recommend any current Dyson for shag carpets. You really need a vacuum with a manual height adjuster that will raise the level of the cleaner head, for something like shag.
Great video....very informative.
Thank you so much!
does the canister become filthy dusty? how do you clean it? like to see.
Like any bagless vacuum, the dirt bin will get dusty. It can be removed and wiped out or washed as needed. If you wash it, you'll need to re-lubricate the seals, and for that, talc powder works great.
My new V 11 has no power. I did get a new battery from Dyson and it still has no power. I did charge it overnight. Any help you can give me please
If the battery is good, either the trigger isn't letting the battery make contact (does the power trigger feel ok?), or you have a new defective unit. They come with a 2 year warranty, so I would reach back out to Dyson, and they'll help.
Great video! I was looking for you to detach the vacuum pole from the top dust bin area so you can empty the bin. For some reason, I cannot get it to detach without a huge struggle. I am pressing the red release button, but it just doesn’t want to release. Any ideas on this?
The wand should remove easily. I would clean around the end of the wand, and where the wand connects to the vacuum. I imagine if stuff gets caught up in that area, it would make the wand harder to remove.
The bin should also be easy to empty. I would remove the clear bin, and clean around the shroud, the red silicone squeegee on the top of the clear bin, and the bottom where the wand connects. I hope this helps!
I will try that! Thank you 😊
Are you able to switch out the battery if you buy and extra??
It looks like on the newest V11 models, you can easily swap out the batteries. On mine, removing the battery requires taking out a few screws.
wow
Which head is better for hardwood floors, the one that comes with it or the fluffy head?
The Fluffy head is better, but the regular motorhead works great too (the best yet of any of the regular motorheads, thanks to the adjustable gates in the front).
Vac Tech ok thanks for the fast reply.
Where did you get the fluffy head?
Where did you get that hose that you use for dusting with the V11?
I bought it on ebay. It was cheap, and worth it!
AliExpress sells it as well
Can I use this on my hardwood floor?? I need to replace my vacuume
Might get the v10
Yes it does an awesome job on hard floors, and that's with or without the extra Fluffy tool.
@@VacTech1 awesome. Great to know. What setting is best on hardwood floors?
Any difference between the v11 and v10 animal? As the 10 may be in my budget
@@Ohkeh640 @Oh Keh theres a lot of small differences between the V10 and V11, which I detail in the video. I would use the main tool with the front gates open on hard floors (does a great job). I hope you end up with a vacuum you like!
So we need another vacuum to clean a vacuum...LOL😂
So we're not going to talk about the ghost that was scoping the vacuum at 10:58?
It took me forever to vacuum with this...lol I wished it was wider...
I agree, I would like that too.