Dyson V10 vs V11 (2021): Which Dyson Cordless Stick Vacuum Lineup Is Better?

Dyson is one of the most innovative brands when it comes to household appliances, and their vacuums are no different. The Dyson V10 and Dyson V11 cordless stick vacuums are some of the best and most innovative vacuum cleaners in the market today. That said, what’s the difference between the two models? In this article, we’ll look at the different models in each lineup to find out how they fare against each other.

Dyson V10 vs V11 Comparison Chart

Model	Dyson V10 Motorhead	Dyson V10 Animal	Dyson V10 Absolute	Dyson V11 Animal	Dyson V11 Torque Drive	Dyson V11 Outsize
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Price	Amazon product	Amazon product	Amazon product	Amazon product	Amazon product	Deal Finder Dyson V11 Outsize The Dyson V11 Outsize features intelligent DLS technology to adapt suction power and battery consumption to any floor type. Cover more ground with its full-size bin and cleaner head. Check Price on Amazon Check Price on Dyson.com We are reader supported. When you buy through our links we may earn an affiliate commission.
Suction Power	140 AW	140 AW	140 AW	185 AW	185 AW	220 AW
Weight	5.05 lbs	5.86 lbs	5.88 lbs	6.68 lbs	6.68 lbs	7.85 lbs
Length	48.86 inches	49.17 inches	49.17 inches	49.7 inches	49.7 inches	49.7 inches
Cleaning Head Width	10 inches	10 inches	10 inches	9.8 inches	9.8 inches	11.7 inches
Bin Capacity	17.92 oz.	25.6 oz.	25.6 oz.	25.6 oz.	25.6 oz.	64 oz.
Handheld Function	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Battery	Li-ion 210 minutes charge time	Li-ion 210 minutes charge time	Li-ion 210 minutes charge time	Li-ion 480 minutes charge time	Li-ion 480 minutes charge time	2 x Li-ion 270 minutes charge time
Run Time	60 minutes	60 minutes	60 minutes	60 minutes	60 minutes	120 minutes (60 mins each battery)
Warranty	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years

Design

The digital screens on the V11 models are nice additions that add to their overall ease of use.

Appearance-wise, Dyson V10 and V11 models look similar, with some differences here and there. That said, the Dyson V10 models are lighter and shorter than their V11 counterparts. The Dyson V10 Motorhead weighs 5.05 lbs, has a handle length of 48.86 inches and a bin capacity of 17.92 oz. The V10 Animal and V10 Absolute both weigh around 5.8 lbs, have a handle length of 49.17 inches and they also have the same bin capacity of 25.6 oz.

In contrast, the Dyson V11 models are heavier, with the V11 Animal and V11 Torque Drive—the V11 lineup’s lighter models—weighing 6.68 lbs. The heaviest is the V11 Outsize, weighing 7.85 lbs. All Dyson V11 models have the same handle length, maxing out at 49.7 inches. As for their bin capacity, the V11 Animal and V11 Torque Drive come with 25.6 oz. bins, while the V11 Outsize comes with more than double that, with a 60 oz. bin capacity.

When it comes to the handheld unit, all Dyson V10 and V11 models come with trigger switches. With this design, you can conserve battery since the vacuums won’t be at full power all the time. You’ll need to hold down the button down to power them.

The biggest difference between the Dyson V10 and V11 models design-wise, come in the form of the digital displays that are on the V11 models. On all the V11 models are digital screens that display the remaining battery life as well as the mode that is currently in use. The V11 Torque Drive and V11 Outsize screens show the remaining battery in minutes, while the V11 Animal shows estimates in icons.

Performance

The Dyson V11 motor is more powerful than the V10 motor.

All Dyson V10 and V11 vacuums are designed to work on every type of surface. However, the more powerful V11 motor of the V11 models makes them more suitable for carpets and surfaces with caked-in dust, dirt and debris. In addition to having a more powerful motor, Dyson V11 vacuums also come with an upgraded cleaning head that automatically adjusts suction power depending on the surface that you are vacuuming.

At max output, the Dyson V11 Outsize is capable of up to 220 air watts of power while the V11 Animal and V11 Torque Drive can go up to 185 air watts of power. In contrast, the max suction power of Dyson V10 models is 140 air watts of power. While this is certainly less than what V11 vacuums are capable of, they are still very good and are comparable to many corded vacuum cleaners.

As for their filters, both the Dyson V10 and V11 lineup come with washable HEPA filters to separate air from dust and debris. Since these are washable, you don’t have to worry about buying extra filters for a long time. If you happen to damage or lose the included filter, Dyson offers replacements.

When it comes to emptying the dust bins, Dyson designed the V10 and V11 cordless stick vacuums to have the same mechanism. With their “point and shoot” system, emptying the dust bin on any of the V10 or V11 models is easy and hassle free.

Attachments & Accessories

While all Dyson vacuums come with the essentials, different models come with additional attachments.

Dyson V10 and V11 vacuums come with several attachment heads so that you can clean basically any type of surface. However, some attachments are not included with some models and it can be quite confusing if you are currently researching which Dyson V10 or V11 model to get. Below are the included attachment heads and accessories with each model.

Battery

All Dyson V10 and V11 vacuums have a battery life of up to 60 minutes, except for the V11 Outsize since it has two batteries.

As far as battery life goes, all the Dyson V10 and V11 models have a run time of up to 60 minutes. However, a huge advantage that the Dyson V11 lineup has over the V10 models is their intelligent/smart suction. Since V11 vacuums can automatically adjust the suction power needed depending on the the surface that they are currently vacuuming, they can be more efficient when it comes to preserving battery life.

Another advantage that the V11 lineup has is that their batteries are removable and replaceable. Since they are not permanently installed, like with the V10 models, you can replace them if they are damaged or you can buy additional ones if you want to have an extended run time.

Verdict

The Dyson V11 lineup are better overall than their V10 counterparts.

If you are looking to buy a cordless stick vacuum, you should definitely go with the Dyson V11, specifically, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive as it offers the best value. When compared to the V11 Animal, the V11 Torque Drive is a better deal overall since it comes with an improved LCD display and an additional attachment head. While it is not as powerful as the V11 Outsize, it is also not as expensive. Overall, the V11 Torque Drive is the best value product out of the V11 lineup.

As for the Dyson V10 vacuums, we can only recommend them over the V11 lineup if they are heavily discounted or if the price difference is significant. While they are excellent performers, the V11 lineup just simply outperforms them.

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