Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum, 185AW, 3 Power Modes, Up to 60 Minutes,² Deep Cleans Hard Floors and Carpets, Detangles pet Hair, Converts to Handheld

I bought my first Dyson DC16 over 15 years ago and still use it to this day! In the early days, their cordless vacs were functionally great but lacked decent battery runtime. Recently, I decided it was time to pull the trigger on a new cordless vac but couldn't bring myself to spend the money for a Dyson. I went with the BuTure 450W 33KPA unit to save some money. It was a great little unit but seemed lacking in the power and battery life department. I finally decided to cough up the cash for a Dyson. This gave me a unique insight into the pros and cons of going cheap vs going Dyson. Here's the breakdown:Dyson V11 Pros:1. Outstanding suction power and brush head performance2. Excellent battery life3. Great build quality4. Easy charging setup integrated into wall mountDyson V11 Cons:1. Trigger pull operation can be tiring and uncomfortable2. Expensive3. No front facing light on brush headButure Pros:1. Much cheaper than Dyson2. No need to hold a trigger down for operation3. Nice bright headlight on brush headButure Cons:1. Suction is good but not great2. Battery life is decent but tapers off quickly reducing power3. Build quality is not as solid, brush head sort of flops around4. Charging is less convenient, as you have to manually plug it in to chargeBottom line:The Dyson V11 is amazing! The suction is incredible, rivaling some plugin models. The Brush head is aggressive and great at pulling pet hair off carpet. The trigger pull operation can be uncomfortable after a while, ironically highlighted by the extremely long battery life. I only wish Dyson would have put a forward-facing light on the brush head. Buture and others like it are great alternatives if you can’t spend the money for the Dyson, but they don’t quite measure up in performance and quality. In some cases though, they do have better features like no trigger hold and cool headlights. Overall, the Dyson is the clear winner for functionality and quality. If you can part with the extra cash, definitely go with the Dyson.Read moreRead less

My Dyson stick vac died. Well I probably murdered it, I have huskies and after 10 years of service it could take no more. So I needed a new vacuum. I tried 4 other brands before going back to Dyson. The only vacuum that came even close to the suction of this on was a shark but the high pitched ululation of the motor was enough to make my ears bleed so back it went.This little vacuum is flat out amazing. Dyson’s build quality is top notch and the placement of the on switch make sense unlike som others where the on switch is on the back or top. I also appreciate that it only stays on while depressing the trigger so you are only running the motor when you need it instead of needlessly wasting the battery life. Speaking of which, the battery will run around 45 min on medium power, and 15-20 on high. Since this is a stick vac meant for spot cleaning and dust bunnies (or in my case, tumbleweeds of dog fur) I am perfectly content with 15 minutes of battery life. I’ll grab my big vac if I need to cover more area.The dust cup is a decent size and is easy to empty. The filters are easy to get to and to clean. The wall bracket is convenient for storage of the vacuum and two of your most used tools. It’s not horribly loud even on high and wow the suction on this thing is amazing.If my last Dyson was any indicator, this vac should last me a good long time. In this day of planned obsolescence that’s so hard to find.TLDR: expensive but worth it.Read moreRead less

Purchased December 2023, for about $400 through Amazon (Dyson's website had the same holiday price).I didn't initially want to spend this much money on a vacuum but we have little kids, and use the vacuum a lot, so I'm glad we got a quality vacuum that works for us. Totally worth it!We did a lot of research and finally landed on the Dyson V11 Cordless Stick Vaccum. We previously had a stand up Shark pet pro vacuum but this blows that out of the water!! We vacuumed areas that have been previously vacuumed with the other vacuum but the dyson picked up SO MUCH DUST/DIRT! Where was all that dirt hiding??! 👀 The vacuum has a little weight to it, but even with a fractured arm, I'm still able to maneuver it a little awkwardly with a bit of extra support. Be aware that you have to hold the power button down the entire time while you vacuum- there is no just "on" switch. This is to conserve battery life. As soon as you finger comes off the trigger, power goes off. The switch doesn't require tons of pressure so I'm not sure why people are complaining about their hands hurting from holding the button. 🤷🏼‍♀️ My nearly 4 year old can hold the vacuum, power button down and maneuver it on his own (not as fast or agile as an adult, but by himself nonetheless)- if that gives you an idea for weight. The suction is powerful and has several levels to pick from that affect the battery life (which will show you on a digital display how much run time you have based on the level of suction power you select) , emptying the dustbin is easy. And with the vacuum being cordless my husband is even excited to vacuum now! If you're on the fence- spend the money, make your life a little easier and get something quality that will do a great job cleaning and last a long time.Read moreRead less

I bought my Dyson V11 in March 2024. I was happy with it until it started to malfunction about a month ago (ca14 months since purchase). The replacement part was $130! But wait … no warries, Dyson has a 2-year warranty. Yah! The ever ‘friendly’ Dyson customer service (e.g., “apologize for the inconvenience caused to you” or “appreciate your understanding and patience” etc.) informed me that: "As we checked the proof of purchase the machine is not eligible for a replacement part as we checked the purchase invoice it is written there sold by wacky jacks.” WHO?? First, I never heard of this company, I bought the Dyson from Amazon, as far as I am concerned … but apparently not. The product came from this third-party seller Wacky Jacky in NJ. So, buyer beware who the third-party sellers are!I’m super disappoint that a) such an expensive equipment broke down so quickly, and b) that Dyson customer service is so bad. They don’t respect the FTC’s (Federal Trade Commission) law which states that “It’s generally not legal for a company to void a warranty or deny coverage simply because a product was purchases from a third-party vendor.” Lawsuits have been won based on that law. Hope Dyson is next. I reported them to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.Happy ending for me though, after a discussion with the Amazon customer service they eventually agreed to a full return of the product, with a full refund. Thank you, Amazon.Read moreRead less

I love this thing! It got SO much out of my carpets compared to my old Dyson vac I was using! Battery lasts long enough to do my whole house! It’s worth every penny for sure!Read moreRead less

I've just had this a week and it suctions well and is lightweight. Also, very maneuverable. So, it works well as a vacuum cleaner on both carpeted and hard surfaces (use the "MED" setting). The battery stayed charged for a whole hour or more. It's very convenient for vacuuming and I don't want to return it, but it has some surprising drawbacks due to poor planning in my opinion.Here are the drawbacks.1. There is NO on/off switch. As long as the battery is attached, if you barely touch the trigger the motor turns on, and it's extremely easy to touch the trigger without meaning to. So you must learn to be careful when holding it or carrying it.2. This device is packaged with a LOT of cardboard boxes folded into various shapes to hold the components. I mean, there must have been ten or fifteen of these, which I flattened so I could recycle them. You have to see it to believe it. It's environmentally friendly, but very cumbersome to unpackage and dispose of all that cardboard.3. You get a single sheet with a diagram that explains how to assemble it, but there are very few words and the diagrams are not detailed enough in some cases. You can download an online instruction manual, which is a lot more wordy, but it still doesn't explain everything. I found one item in the box that looks like a plastic tab and I cannot find any explanation of its function or where it goes. I just hope I don't ever need it.4. You get a mounting plate for mounting the vacuum, but I don't know why it's in two parts that snap together with a hinge. I don't know the purpose of the hinge and it makes the mount more fragile so it could break from the weight. The screws they supply for mounting it are about two inches long, which is much much longer than necessary and I had to use two of my own shorter one inch screws to keep them from poking out the back of a wall panel. Also, why does the mounting plate fold?5. In order to hang up the vacuum using the mounting plate, the battery must be installed. So you can't charge the battery while the vacuum is mounted, unless you have a very nearby outlet and you can't store the battery separately if you want to mount the vacuum.6. The vacuum cleaner will not stand up on its own. There's no way to let go of it without it falling. You must lay it down or lean it against a corner where it is constrained. While vacuuming the house there are many times you want to pause and leave the vacuum in the current spot, but you must lay it down or find a corner. I don't know if other cordless vacuums have this problem, but I sure wish it could be stood up in an upright position.Read moreRead less

THIS IS AN AMAZING TOOL ! We have 2 cats. A few years ago we bought a large beautiful. Area rug with merging fall colors. It had be come dull over the years. And. Grey looking. We used the cat and long hair adapter on it with this Dyson. THE CARPET IS NOW BRILLIANT AND LOOKS NEW . I don't normally write reviews but this machine IS IMPRESSIVE.Read moreRead less

Love this vacuum performance!! Great suction, picks up great!!! Was worried it would be heavy with the battery at the top, but its not!!🥳Read moreRead less