Dyson V11 Animal

Pros

• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  A fully sealed HEPA system captures 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.3 microns and has repeatedly passed smoke tests, making the V11 a strong choice for allergy-sensitive households.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  For larger debris like coffee grounds or cat litter on hard floors, the V11 typically picks up nearly everything in one or two passes, making it especially strong for kitchen and entryway messes.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Weighing around 6.7 pounds, the V11 Animal is very lightweight for a high-end cordless stick, making it comfortable to use for whole-home cleanups and staircase work.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Later testing confirms the V11 Animal remains at the top of the cordless group for raw cleaning power, combining roughly 40 m/s airflow and about 25 kPa of suction to pull nearly all debris from both carpets and hard floors.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Owners highlight the generous tool set—including several crevice and brush attachments plus a powerful hair screw tool—which makes it easy to tackle floors, furniture, stairs and tight spaces with one cordless body.
• Hair-Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  The combination of an anti-tangle floorhead and the dedicated hair screw tool keeps pet and human hair from wrapping badly on both floors and upholstery, giving the V11 Animal excellent hair-management compared with most cordless rivals.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  On hard floors the V11 Animal collects almost all fine debris such as sugar and similar powders, regularly leaving very little dust behind on hardwood and tile.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  An anti-tangle floorhead, dedicated hair screw tool and strong pickup on pet debris like cat litter make the V11 Animal particularly well suited to homes with shedding pets and mixed flooring.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Independent tests show that on medium carpets the V11 Animal removes nearly all test debris, including perfect sand pickup in some trials, though the head can feel less smooth to push on thick piles than a few competitors.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Reviewers consistently regard the V11 Animal as a top-tier cordless vacuum and a long-time favorite, combining superb cleaning and pet performance with a light body while acknowledging its steep price and slightly less refined feel on very thick carpets.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  A larger battery than earlier Dysons provides up to about 60 minutes of cleaning in Eco and roughly three-quarters of an hour in Auto, supporting extended cordless sessions before needing a recharge.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Dyson’s point-and-shoot bin design lets users empty debris with a single trigger pull that pushes dirt straight into the trash, helping minimize how much dust escapes back into the room.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Independent testing finds the V11 Animal removes roughly 90 to 98 percent of mixed debris from low pile carpets, ranking it among the better cordless options for shallow rugs.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The rear LED display shows a clear countdown of remaining minutes in each power mode, making it easy for users to plan their cleaning sessions.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  With multiple clip-on tools and a height-adjustable cleaning head, the V11 Animal handles hard floors, carpets, furniture and high surfaces using a single cordless body.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  An auto mode that senses when the vacuum moves from hard floors onto carpet and automatically boosts suction allows many users to leave the V11 in one smart setting for most cleaning sessions.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  A swiveling, height-adjustable head and light stick design let the V11 Animal slide under furniture and steer easily around obstacles, though some users find it can feel a bit sticky when pushing across thicker carpets.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  The point-and-shoot bin empties with a trigger and drops debris straight into the trash, helping to limit how much dust escapes back into the room.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  The combination of anti-tangle floorhead design and the dedicated hair screw tool keeps pet and human hair from wrapping badly, so both floors and upholstery stay easier to clean than with many rivals.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  With a measured noise level around 79 dB, the V11 Animal is reasonably quiet for most users, though sensitive pets may still find the sound a bit startling.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  At a premium price point the V11 Animal delivers outstanding performance and tools, and as its street price has fallen below newer Dysons it now represents a strong value for buyers who want near-flagship power without paying top dollar for the very latest features.