Dyson - V11 Torque Drive Cord-Free Vacuum - Blue/Nickel

DYSON V11 Torque drive Cordless Vacuum This is a cordless upright vacuum with a plethora of accessories. The upright portion fails in 1 aspect, there are no detents for it to remain upright if you just want to stop and move something. You have to balance it very carefully and hope it doesn’t fall over. It has 3 power setting, Boost (high), Medium (auto), and Economy (low). The vacuum head has a color LCD screen telling you what your settings are and if the filter needs cleaning or the debris cup needs emptying. It also gives you an estimate of run time in the current setting. This run time changes as you move from one floor type to another. A single charge of the battery is sufficient to clean a 1500 square foot house with a combination of wood and carpet floors. On Boost the vacuum head will develop 6 in Hg vacuum before it stops automatically and tells to empty the debris bin. On Med it only develops 2 in Hg vacuum, which is still enough to do a through job of cleaning standard floors. On ECO the vacuum drops to 1 in Hg vacuum, this is similar to a dust buster. With the addition of one of the brushes and on ECO it will run an hour, far longer than any battery-operated dust buster will. Make no mistake, dust busters have a solid spot in the cleaning market, this is a better version of one. It fits the hand well and the trigger is easy to pull. The function button and the LCD screen are always in clear view. It comes with an automated charger/charging rack. The charging system is intelligent and only charges the battery when it needs to. If you use the vacuum for just a minute or 2, it will check the battery level and not charge the battery. This is nice to see that it is keeping the battery life in check and not over charging. When using the charging rack it is almost a must to remove the long tube and floor beater brush because they will hang 7 ½” away from the wall. However the charging rack has 2 places to attach accessories, I used 1 for the long tube and large floor beater brush and the other for one of the standard brush accessories. The long tube has a holder on it for 2 other accessories, you can pick the ones you use most. The large beater brush for floor cleaner is powered and has a 9” active beater brush opening. Included is also a small beater brush for cars and upholstery. It is also powered and has a 4 ¾” opening. It does a great job dealing with pet hair and car carpets. The one accessory they do not seem to offer is a hose attachment. Like your normal vacuums have a hose to maneuver into cracks and what not, this unit must be maneuvered into that position. When using any of the accessories they are locked in place and do not turn in the vacuum head. This is very close to being unacceptable for the crevice tool. This is the one place that Dyson dropped the ball on this. Being able to rotate accessorie attachments, like the crevice tool, are a must for some areas. The cleaning of the debris bin is something you should practice before you need to do it. It kind of does nothing and then all at one time opens and throws what you have just picked up all over the place. Once I figured out that opening the debris bin can be done slowly, it was more controlled. Dyson shows the debris bin head completely enclosed in a trash bag, we all know that’s not going to happen. You will take it over to the closest trash can and empty it. With this said, practice before you really need to do it. It can be done in a controlled manner, don’t just push the handle all the way down. Push it with just enough force to disengage it from the vacuum head, it doesn’t open the debris door until it gets to the bottom. When it does open the door, it does it with force to ensure most all of the debris is removed. Practice this a few times and you’ll have a good understanding of what happens when and how to control it. I believe this cordless vacuum could replace your normal every day corded vacuum. It develops the same amount of vacuum a corded one does and is so much easier to deal with. I’ll just keep my corded one in the back of the closet for when I need a crevice tool on a hose. I did see many accessory kits for Dyson on line, and a hose is included in many of them. In time I may just buy one of those kits.

Sunday, March 24, 2019 8:24 PM I must say this vacuum is impressive and nothing short of amazing! From the moments spent unboxing to the ease of use, this Dyson oozes sophistication and innovation. Dyson vacuums are the gold standard for a reason and the V11 takes the crown. With this latest rendition incorporating a color LCD screen, it takes the guesswork out of battery life and/or troubleshooting. You will enjoy long cleaning sessions with the wide array of cleaning tools provided. From the pesky and annoying stair jobs to dusting and clearing sofa cushions, I find myself vacuuming more making this my new workhorse. My wife likes it so much she gave away our old cord vacuum. The motor automatically calibrates in real time depending on the different attachments and tools. It is mobile and lasts long enough to vacuum my 2600sqft home with 40% battery to spare including the stairs. This has truly replaced our traditional corded vacuums. Be prepared to be shocked and in awe of the power and efficiency of this cleaning powerhouse. Most notable features Display-the color display makes the vacuum. It clearly communicates to the user what is going on. Powerful deep cleaning-it is shocking how much your old vacuum has left. I am still getting stuff after vacuuming. Battery-offers more than enough time to make it through the day on a single charge. Intelligent suction - automatically adjusts vacuum speed to clean any surface while optimizing battery consumption. Build quality-you know this is quality when you hold it. It is built like a weapon made to last the many wars on dirt. My recommendations and comments Weight-one handed extended use is taxing on the forearm when using to spot clean. Two hands will become the norm for extended use. Using the Torque Drive head reduces fatigue by distributing the weight across the tube. Ergonomics of the grip-I found it a bit uncomfortable after long periods of use on my inner part of the grip between my thumb and index finger. No true on switch-this is a well documented request for a while now. It would be less taxing if you didn't have to said a trigger for long cleaning sessions. No removable battery-another innovation that needs to be made. I have a competitor vacuum who does this already. Charge time-I think it averaged maybe 4 hours to go from completely dead to full. Verdict If you have money to buy the best, then this is it! Although the price is up there, you get what you pay for. This is not for everyone due to the price, but it IS for everyone!

This is a full-featured, high-end cordless vacuum. Like most Dyson products (I own several) it seems very well engineered and has a thoughtful, user-friendly design. If you have read any of my reviews you know that I place importance on the packaging for its ecological consideration. The designer was a genius and was able to get all pieces (more about those below) in a cardboard box with a dozen smaller cardboard organizers and spacers. The vacuum is well protected for shipping and I was able to put virtually all of the packaging in the recycling bin. A big deal? Not for some, but for others who want to avoid Styrofoam and other non-recyclables, Dyson made a good choice. As usual for Dyson, the instructions for assembly of the vac and the docking station were almost exclusively in pictograms. (The box includes a brief, multi-lingual instruction for mounting the Docking Station, a larger Operating Manual, and a small illustrated “What you need to know” [their capitalization]). The concise Docking Station instructions were in about 40 different languages. Note: If you currently own an earlier Dyson cordless vac do NOT assume it will fit where the older docking station did. Measure carefully and allow for the increased depth of the new vac: 10”. Mounting the Docking Station took about 5 minutes and should not be a challenge for anyone with minimal DIY skills. The Operating Manual (in English and Spanish) is much more informative with color illustrations and highly readable text. It illustrates how to mount and store the power handle (motor) plus the seven attachments that give this vac nearly unlimited versatility. One interesting and useful feature is located at the rear of the power handle: a color display button that gives options for language, battery condition, alerts (blockages, etc.), vac status (Auto, Eco, Boost) and more. It is activated by a simple push, a long-standing Dyson convention. (See photo.) The various parts and attachments include a large floor unit, an extension tube, a crevice tool, and three varied furniture or countertop brushes. Two tools store in the Docking Station and two attach to the extension tube. They all snap together easily, firmly and solidly. The handle/power unit is reasonably comfortable (see comment below) and the updated dirt ejection function is a huge improvement over earlier models as it actually “pushes” the debris out and does not depend solely on gravity. How does it work as a vacuum? Wonderfully in most conditions that I tested. The Auto function adapts quickly from solid flooring to carpet without user action. I have a constantly-shedding golden retriever, so I used an older upright Dyson Animal vac and cleared an area, getting a lot of hair. I then went over the same space with the V11 and it picked up even more hair missed by the upright. It is a very powerful (for a cordless) vacuum and was able to suck up debris easily in almost all conditions, especially if I switched tools and chose the one most appropriate to the task. There are only two minor “negatives” in my opinion, both having to do with the size of the power unit. As mentioned, it is large and protrudes 10” from the wall when mounted. Second, the size and weight of the handle will limit overhead use to those with strong arms, wrists, and hands. It weighs almost 5 pounds without any attachments. As for size, see the photo comparing it to my old V6 model. In sum, an excellent product for those who need a powerful, multi-function cordless vac.

My wife loves her new vacuum! It's very light weight. And the best thing is that is cord less. She used it every day on the Eco mode and vacuum the entire house in 30 min. Our best purchase ever, a little over priced but worth every penny

This is my first cordless vacuum and the euphoria of being unentangled reminds me of the first time I put on bluetooth headphones. You can concentrate on the vacuuming chore in front of you without having to worry about how you twist, turn, push and pull the handle…well, at least for 40 to 60 minutes. Unless you have a small space or are ok cleaning in spurts, this is unlikely to be the only vacuum you'll need. That said, what it does, it does excellently. My first box had a brushroll that was stuck to one end and would not rotate, nor could it be extracted. Like Apple, Bose and other premium brands, Dyson’s support is excellent and quickly got me a replacement. From there, I read the spartan instructions and started vacuuming. PROs • Lots of attachments! See image for the 6 attachments that are included. • Attachments are easy to latch on and off the vacuum. There’s no twisting, jostling or trying to keep the attachment attached. It’s a quick and secure red snap. • The main brushroll does not need to be switched between carpet and hard floors. The vacuum intelligently adjusts the suction power when moving across different surfaces, though you can manually set the suction power as well. • The info display gives you a countdown of battery time remaining on the current surface. If you run the vacuum off carpeting to a hard floor, the remaining time increases since it takes less energy on hard floors. • Suction power is excellent and rivals corded vacuums. Power adjust automatically but can be set manually from three levels: eco, mid, and boost. Using auto on thick carpeting yields about 40 minutes of battery life; on had floors this increases to 60 minutes. • Can be used in handheld mode which is fantastic for stairs because of the cordless design combined with powerful suction. And no hoses that get in the way either. • Hard to describe, but the noise it makes isn’t grating like a typical vacuum…kind of like a jet engine sound. It’s also not as loud I would’ve thought. Using this doesn’t stress you out acoustically. • Slim and maneuverable design makes it easy to get under furniture. CONs • Instructions and documentation consist mostly of simple diagrams. Though I don’t need a detailed tome, a little more description would be nice. For example, recommendations on which attachments to use when, or a troubleshooting guide. • Power plug is a huge block that can make it difficult to share the wall outlet. This must be a Dyson design signature as other Dyson appliances have similar clunky plugs. • Premium price, though offset with a 2-year warranty and excellent tech support. • On/off switch is an easy to pull trigger. In fact, it’s too easy and you'll find yourself triggering the vacuum on when you don’t mean to. Though the trigger is handy, I often found myself wanting a real on/off switch not only to prevent accidental turn-ons, but also so I don’t have hold the trigger to keep the machine on. • Vacuum does not come with an expanding hose attachment. When trying to vacuum some hard to reach areas, an expandable hose would be easier. • There are six attachments. While you’re using one, two can be clipped to the main tube, and two others can be stored on the wall mount. But the last one has no place to attach when not in use. If you have a corded vacuum that you’re happy with, this will not replace it due its limited battery and bin capacity. But it makes an excellent addition for use on stairs, under furniture, or for cleaning less than the whole house. I would not hesitate recommending this vacuum.

I am impressed, and trust me that is not easily done. Packaging is nice and well organized, honestly I have no idea how did they fit all those parts and extensions in that box. Device it's very powerful and very convenient to use. I am very impressed because I tried to use this device after cleaning up part of my house with another brand before testing this vacuum. That part of the house was supposed to be clean and after I used this device in same "previously cleaned area" waste bin was full of tiny unhealthy dust. I could not believe it. Vacuum comes with many attachment which are very helpful when switching configuration for home and car use or furniture and upholstery. If your home has stairs like mine does this vacuum is really must have and will make everything easier for you. No more caring of heavy vacuums on the stairs or fights with strangled power cords, because this device is very light and easy to be moved or carried around. Vacuum has 3 modes: Economy, Auto and Boost. Auto mode which is recommended will automatically adjust suction power between surfaces you are cleaning, Economy (ECO) will run longer on same steady power and Boost will run in full power intensive cleaning mode which has the shortest run time. All 3 mode will come with estimated battery run time displayed but in my experience vacuum has worked for little longer than estimated on display (this should calibrated itself with use). This vacuum is pretty quiet especially considering provided suction power. Emptying bin is new and fun feature, simply point your vacuum into trash bin and press red release tray - this will shoot the trash or dust out without any physical contact with it. Device comes with very nice "slide in" wall mountable holder, and it serve as charging base - cord just it must be manually plugged after placement of holder - that is only part that which could be better. Pros: Mobile Easy to use Cordless Very powerful suction Quiet Light Cons: Does not have any

I did not even think how traditional corded vacuum is restricted to the range of it's cord. I previously had to re-plug my upright vaccum about 6 times when cleaning. This portable Dyson vacuum is a great cord free solution! It does come with a plenty of power, 2 electrically powered brushes (10" wide and 6" wide), 2' extension and 4 passive attachments - 3 brushes of different sizes and one narrow attachment. Vacuum has 3 power settings - ECO, Auto or Medium and High. Auto mode is changing the power dynamically depending on what surface you use vacuum on saving battery life. I was able to clean my whole 2600 sq ft house with mostly carpeted floors on a single charge. Total cleaning time was about 30 minutes (Including moving the furniture and I had to empty the dust container once in the middle), total vacuum run time on the battery was around 25 minutes. I still had about 3 minutes left on the battery after I was completely done. Vacuum has a little display on the back which does show estimated battery run time left, value is a little pessimistic though, real run time was about 5 minutes longer than display predicted. Recharging the vacuum is easy, included power adapter and wall mounting bracket allow for easy vacuum storage and charging. Full charge takes about 4 hours. Dust bin is quick to empty by just holding it above the trash can and releasing the latches. Would I recommend this vacuum for the day to day cleaning? Absolutely! It's so nice to be able to move around freely. It does however has narrower brush (my upright vacuum has 14" powered brush) which means more back and forth movement is needed to cover the same floor space, additionally you do need to hold the whole vacuum weight in your hands while cleaning, opposed to the upright vacuum that just rides on the floor. Ability to hold 2 more attachments on the vacuum itself means that you don't have to run looking for the furniture brush while cleaning around. Overall - I highly recommend it, it's a great helper in any cleaning job at home and in your car.

We've had several Dyson's over the years and they have all been high-quality reliable vacuums. They have exceeded expectations and this latest model continued this trend. The hand held vacuum is powerful, even though it's a rechargeable vacuum that doesn't need to be connected to power during use. When it's not in use the Dyson comes with a really nice wall mount that can be used with the power cord so it's continuously charging when not in use. This Dyson can be used either in the longer configuration for cleaning carpets for example, or shortened for use on couches or cleaning the seats of your car. If you're looking for a versatile vacuum then this is definitely worth considering. I doubt you'll go back after trying Dyson!