Product testers were pleased with the Dyson V11 Animal, recommending it for carpets, bare floors, and homes with pets. It has a portable design and powerful suction power ideal for both carpets and hard floors.
However, this model doesn’t have an automatic brush roll shutoff function. Consider the eufy RoboVac X8 review for a robot vacuum that resists tangling.
The Dyson V11 Animal is a mid-range cordless stick vacuum released in 2021, promising advanced pet hair pickup for pet owners. It has a HEPA filter that removes up to 99.97% of allergens and small airbone particles as small as 0.3 microns.
This model is good on carpets and hard floors and comes with a number of attachments and tools, which suit homes with vehicles and stairs. The vacuum has a rechargeable battery, producing up to 185 AW of suction and running for up to 76 minutes before requiring recharging.
Browse to the end of this review and see how the Dyson V11 Animal stacks up against the top vacuum cleaners available today.
Consensus
our Verdict
Reviewers praised the Dyson V11 Animal, recommending it for high-pile carpets and bare floors. Testers at Product Review hailed its maneuverability, although it’s a bit top-heavy.
This model has a HEPA filter, and it proved effective at filtering allergens and microscopic particles. Testers discovered that it produces up to 1.47 kPA of suction power and they were pleased with its portable 7.72-lb frame.
However, the Dyson V7 Animal weighs even less at just 5 lbs. Researchers at Which? praised its easy-maintenance bagless design and they. Testing revealed a good maximum runtime of 76 minutes and a decent noise rating of around 71.4 dBA.
However, this device doesn’t have headlights to illuminate dark spots. Consider the Dyson V15 Detect, which features laser illumination tech. During testing, it removed an excellent 91% of large debris on bare floors and 83% on low pile carpets.
The 0.45L dirt compartment was also deemed to be on the small side. Testers were also disappointed by the lack of an automatic brush roll shutoff function.
Reason to Buy
Outstanding suction power
Great battery life
Lightweight design
HEPA filter
Brush roll provides effective cleaning on deep carpets
Reason to Avoid
Small dirt cup
Lacks automatic brush roll shutoff feature
Lacks headlights
Dyson V11 Animal Specs
Bagless
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.2 gal
Brush Roll Shut-Off
Unknown
Carpet Height Adjustments
Unknown
Cleaning Path Width
9.8"
Cliff Sensor
Unknown
Compatible Floor Type
All floors
Cord Length
n/a
Corded/Cordless
Cordless
Filter Type
Other, Washable
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
6.7 lbs
Vacuum Type
Stick Vacuums
Wet And Dry Usage
No
Works With
Amazon Alexa
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Test Results
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Bare Floor Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
94.75
Carpet Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
81.185
Pet Hair Performance (% of Debris Cleaned)
94.66
Noise Level (dB)
75.7
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Product Comparison
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Dyson V11 Torque Drive Review
True Score
71
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Market Context
The Dyson V11 Animal is a mid-range cordless stick vacuum released in 2021, promising advanced pet hair pickup for pet owners. It has a HEPA…
The Dyson V11 Animal is a mid-range cordless stick vacuum released in 2021, promising advanced pet hair pickup for pet owners. It has a HEPA filter that removes up to 99.97% of allergens and small airbone particles as small as 0.3 microns.
This model is good on carpets and hard floors and comes with a number of attachments and tools, which suit homes with vehicles and stairs. The vacuum has a rechargeable battery, producing up to 185 AW of suction and running for up to 76 minutes before requiring recharging.
Browse to the end of this review and see how the Dyson V11 Animal stacks up against the top vacuum cleaners available today.
The Dyson V11 Torque Drive comes with a dusting brush, which is not available on the Dyson V11 Animal. The Torque Drive also has a…
The Dyson V11 Torque Drive comes with a dusting brush, which is not available on the Dyson V11 Animal. The Torque Drive also has a more detailed display that monitors real-time operation than the Animal.
The Dyson V11 Absolute has a more advanced LCD with runtime countdowns and other metrics that are not available on the LCD of the Dyson…
The Dyson V11 Absolute has a more advanced LCD with runtime countdowns and other metrics that are not available on the LCD of the Dyson V11 Animal. The Dyson V11 Absolute also has a mini dusting brush, which is not available on the Dyson V11 Animal.
The Dyson V11 Animal has a more powerful 185 AW motor than the 140 AW LG CordZero. The LG CordZero has a removable battery, while…
The Dyson V11 Animal has a more powerful 185 AW motor than the 140 AW LG CordZero. The LG CordZero has a removable battery, while the Dyson V11 Animal has an integrated battery.
While the Dyson V11 Animal has a digital screen that showcases various parameters, the Dyson V10 Animal doesn’t have a digital screen. Also, the Dyson…
While the Dyson V11 Animal has a digital screen that showcases various parameters, the Dyson V10 Animal doesn’t have a digital screen. Also, the Dyson V11 Animal has a stronger 185 AW motor compared to the 140 AW Dyson V10 Animal.
Bagless
Yes
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Bin Capacity
0.2 gal
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Brush Roll Shut-Off
Unknown
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Carpet Height Adjustments
Unknown
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Cleaning Path Width
9.8"
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Cliff Sensor
Unknown
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Compatible Floor Type
All floors
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Cord Length
n/a
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Score Card
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Expert Score
71
*.75
We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores
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Customer Score
74
*.25
We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores
True Score
71
Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh
Expert Score Breakdown
Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.
103
Category Trust Score
78
This vacuum is great for bare floors. It does an excellent job of picking up… read more
By:
Alexandre Meunier
95.29
Category Trust Score
90
While we were very impressed by the V11’s built in sensors, LCD display and suction… read more
By:
Joel Burgess
95.29
Category Trust Score
72
As one of the top-tier stick vacuums from Dyson, we initially thought that this product… read more
By:
David Wise
77.06
Category Trust Score
NR
The Dyson V11 Animal has a jazzy digital display which lets you know exactly how… read more
