Dyson V11 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

Pros

• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 12 reviews 4.7
  Repeated tests cite class-leading suction/airflow and 185 Air Watts on Boost; reviewers mention it can lift rugs, handle beads or cereal, and outpull many cordless rivals.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.7
  Pet-focused toolkit and brushroll design consistently excel at fur on rugs, floors, and furniture; the powered mini tool or hair-screw style attachment is repeatedly called a standout for pet messes.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.7
  Multiple sources describe sealed, HEPA or HEPA-like whole-machine filtration capturing about 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles and passing smoke-style tests, with little noticeable dust leakage.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  The mini motorized tool and combo or crevice tools perform very well on furniture, pet beds, car interiors, and ceiling corners, with above-floor performance often called a highlight.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.6
  Anti-tangle design is praised across reviews, with minimal hair wrapping on the main brush and the hair-screw style tool often described as exceptional.
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Pet hair on hard floors is consistently collected well, aided by high suction and low wrap tendency.
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Quick-release, single-button tool swapping is widely described as easy and fast, encouraging use of specialized attachments.
• Floorhead Seal on Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Sealing against hard floors is repeatedly cited as strong, improving crevice pickup and dust containment when paired with appropriate settings.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Low-pile carpet scores are consistently excellent in sand or flour-style tests, often nearing complete removal in one to a few passes.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Converts quickly from stick to handheld for cars, stairs, upholstery, and cobwebs; handheld power is a standout but extended one-handed use can fatigue.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Carpeted pet hair pickup is a repeated strength, with many tests reporting near-total hair removal on rugs and mats, including thick or high-friction surfaces.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.5
  The point-and-shoot emptying mechanism is consistently called quick, contactless, and low-mess, making frequent emptying less annoying.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Often described as sleek, great-looking, and premium in fit and finish; colorways vary by version.
• Packaging quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  At least one review notes thoughtful, recyclable packaging and a well-presented unboxing experience.
• Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  Swivel steering and cordless design make it easy to maneuver around chair legs and tight spaces, with good reach under furniture; a few reviewers note it can feel grabby on thick carpet and trigger-hold ergonomics can fatigue over time.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Across floors, stairs, cars, and above-floor cleaning, reviewers repeatedly call the V11 a do-it-all cordless thanks to strong suction plus multiple heads and tools.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.4
  Reviews highlight a generous set of attachments (crevice, combo/brush tools, mini motorized or pet tools, dock); the Animal variant may omit a small soft dusting brush compared with some other V11 packages.
• Cyclone performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Multi-cyclone design (often cited as 14 cyclones) is credited with maintaining airflow and supporting strong suction without rapid fade during a session.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 13 reviews 4.4
  Most reviewers rate it as a top-tier cordless stick—especially for pets and carpets—while the most common reservations are price, bin size, and a few hard-floor finesse quirks.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Edge and wall-line cleaning is generally praised, helped by good sealing and effective crevice or combo tools for baseboards.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers cite strong reach and low-angle cleaning under beds or sofas (around 33 inches in one test), though extended low-angle use can strain the wrist.
• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
  Setup is repeatedly described as fast—often under a minute for the vacuum itself—with wall-mount installation taking only basic tools and a few minutes.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.3
  Auto mode and dynamic load sensing are described as genuinely useful, adjusting suction based on floor type or resistance to balance cleaning power and runtime.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  High or flat-to-fluffy carpet performance is generally very strong for a stick vac, though a few reviewers note the head can bog down or lock up on especially thick pile.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Clog detection prompts and modular access for clearing blockages are appreciated; reviewers report few real-world clogs, but value the guidance when it occurs.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 13 reviews 4.2
  Eco and Auto-style use is typically reported around 40–75 minutes depending on head and surface, making it realistic for routine sessions for many households.
• Comparative performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.2
  Comparisons frequently place the V11 near the top for cordless cleaning power and pet hair, though some competitors may edge it on thick carpet handling or hard-floor-specific heads.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
  Fine powders and dander are usually handled well, but several reviewers say performance improves in Boost and can lag behind models with a dedicated soft roller for fine dust.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Short- to medium-term impressions are largely positive (sturdy, well-constructed), but long-term durability perceptions vary by owner experience and brand reputation.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.1
  Most sources put it around 6.5–7 lb; widely considered light for its power, though some note it is heavier than earlier Dyson sticks or can feel tiring in handheld use.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
  Routine care is straightforward—empty bin, wash filter monthly or as prompted, clear occasional blockages—though some parts are not designed for full disassembly.
• Adaptive chassis lift ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.1
  Cleaner-head height or gate adjustments help it transition between surfaces and handle variable pile heights, though very thick carpet can still feel grabby.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.1
  Crevice pickup is strong when the head seals well and power is increased; Boost mode is often called out as the most reliable way to pull fine dust from cracks.
• Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  The wand clip and dock can hold some tools for quick access, but a larger accessory set may still require separate storage.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 12 reviews 4.0
  Battery supports long Eco or Auto cleaning, charges in roughly 3.75–4.5 hours in several tests, and some versions use removable or click-in packs; spare batteries can extend sessions but add cost.
• Floorhead design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  The torque-drive or Motorbar-style head is praised for agitation and sealing, but some reviewers note it can fling light debris, struggle in tight corners, and lacks a dedicated soft roller in many versions.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 11 reviews 4.0
  Mode selection and alerts (battery, filter, blockages) are praised, though the Animal readout is often noted as more basic than minute-by-minute countdown displays; holding the trigger to run is a common ergonomic gripe.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  Most measurements land roughly 70–80 dB depending on mode; Eco is noticeably quieter, while Boost is loud but typical for high-power sticks.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.9
  Medium-pile results are strong overall, with occasional notes of pushing larger pieces before capture and weaker reverse-pass pickup compared with forward strokes.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
  Wall-mount docking makes storage and charging tidy and space-efficient, but some testers note it does not reliably stand upright on its own and needs docking or propping.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  It can ingest larger debris like cereal, lentils, and even beads, but multiple reviews mention some scattering on hard floors before it pulls debris in.
• Suitability for heavy-duty use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Strong for routine whole-home cleaning, but for very large homes, nonstop deep cleaning, or lots of thick carpeting, some reviewers still prefer a corded upright for bigger capacity and continuous max power.