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.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  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.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  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.
• 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
• 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.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 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.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8