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Home & CleaningCordless VacuumDyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum

#4 of 7

Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum

Key Specs

Filtration System

Suction Power

Particle Capture Rate

Battery Certification

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Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum

#4 of 7 cordless vacuums tested

No sponsored placements·By Renée Torres

7.6R3 Score / 10

RecommendedGood, with trade-offs worth knowing.

No sponsored placements· By Renée Torres

The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

The V11 Animal scores 7.58 — virtually identical to the V15 Detect (7.61) at $210 more. The safety profile is identical across all Dyson models in this set; the V11 Animal wins on ergonomics (lightest, automatic floor sensing) but loses on suction and price-to-performance ratio. It's the right Dyson for buyers who prioritize ergonomic comfort and automatic floor adjustment over raw suction power.

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Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum

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You move between hard floors and carpet regularly and want the Dynamic Load Sensor to automatically optimize suction without manual mode switching.

You prioritize the lightest Dyson option in this set — 6.7lbs vs the V15's 6.8lbs gives marginally better ergonomics for stair and overhead cleaning.

You already own Dyson V11 accessories and want to stay in the V11 ecosystem with an upgrade while keeping the same attachment compatibility.

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You're comparing to the V15 Detect: the V15 has higher suction (230Pa vs 185Pa), costs $210 less, and delivers the same sealed HEPA 14 safety profile.
You need a user-replaceable battery — the Miele Triflex HX2 ($849) offers field-swappable battery packs and earns the highest safety score in the category (8.24).
You need the vacuum to automatically self-empty — the Samsung Bespoke Jet's Clean Station dock does this; no Dyson cordless in this set includes a self-emptying dock.

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Efficacy

What determines how well this performs its core job

Suction Power Dustbin Capacity

Usability

Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

Filtration System Particle Capture Rate Battery Certification Runtime (Eco Mode)

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How we scored it

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Safety

Efficacy

Usability

SafetyCritical

“Is the V11 Animal as safe as the V15 Detect for my allergic household?”

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Est. Annual TCO

Cleaning Intelligence

Filtration Efficiency

Filter Material Safety

Body Material Safety

EfficacyImportant

“Does the V11 Animal clean as thoroughly as newer Dyson models?”

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Criteria

Suction Power Filtration Capture Rate

UsabilityNice to have

“Is the V11 Animal comfortable to use across multiple rooms and floors?”

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Criteria

Runtime Weight Noise Level Dustbin Capacity