Dyson V10 vs Dyson V11Comparion - UK

Both models are premium bagless cordless vacuums and are part of Dyson's V-model series.

Dyson vacuums use a very efficient system of cyclones. These accelerate the air to clean up the dirt with the centrifugal force that they generated.

The Dyson V10 launched in March 2018 was Dyson V series’s first model with a completely revised design.

They changed the arrangement of the engine and dirt tank. Now both are in line with the suction pipe.

This makes it much easier to empty the dirt container.

The Dyson V11 came out in March 2019, and it’s kept the same design.

Both models are available in different versions. The main difference is the range of accessories included.

What other similarities and differences do the Dyson V10 vs V11 have?

• Dirt container

• Motor

• Activation

• HEPA filter

• Size and weight

Dirt Container

If you compare the Dyson V10 vs V11, you’ll notice that the dirt container hasn’t only remained the same in terms of the arrangement. The capacity of the container hasn’t changed either. From our experience, 0.76 l is sufficient for cleaning a 120 sqm flat.

The brand-new emptying function of the Dyson V10 is the same in the V11 model. You can empty the container by using a slider on the bottom side. You’ll be able to empty it with pinpoint accuracy into the trash.

The Motor

The motor is the same in both models. It has a power of 535W and a speed of 125,000 turns per minute.

The suction power was already at a very high level with the V10. Nevertheless, the new V11 has a more powerful suction, even though it has the same motor. We’ll talk more about that later.

Activation

Both have the conventional "trigger system" to activate the Dyson.

You pull the trigger like a pistol, and the Dyson immediately starts with full power. However, if you let go of the trigger, it switches off.

You might consider that as impractical at first, but it’s part of the secret how Dyson achieves its outstanding battery performance. This way, it’s only activated when you are vacuuming. Otherwise, you’re saving battery power.

A great advantage is that the floor roller starts rotating immediately once you pull the trigger. This is far from standard with cordless vacuum cleaners.

HEPA Filter

The HEPA Filter (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) is a unique feature of the cordless vacuum cleaners. It’s easy to remove and clean it, and you won’t need a "disposable filter" here. That way, you save money, and it protects the environment. Both the V10 and V11 have it.

Size and Weight

Both Dyson models can be used as a cordless stick vacuum cleaner or as a cordless hand vacuum cleaner. They have the same click system so you can quickly convert the device. It’s a great plus that you can use the accessories of the V10 for the V11, too.

If you place the Dyson V11 next to the V10 on the floor, you can see that both have the same height.

The size of the Dyson V10 and the Dyson V11 as cordless vacuum cleaners (rounded figures)

As handheld vacuums, the sizes don’t differ much either.

The weight, on the other hand, shows a clear difference. The new V11 model brings 400 grams more to the scale. The V11’s got an empty weight of 3.05 kg (1.2 lbs), which makes it noticeably heavier. But it’s not a problem when vacuuming the floor because the weight is well distributed.

It’s a different story when vacuuming with a hand-held vacuum cleaner. You’ll notice the weight when vacuuming for a longer period.

LCD Display

One of the main differences between the models is that Dyson included an LCD display in the V11.

The display shows useful information about the current cleaning mode, the remaining runtime etc. That way, we can use the cordless vacuum cleaner more efficiently.

As already mentioned, the Dyson V10 and the Dyson V11 can be used as a cordless upright vacuum cleaner and as a cordless hand vacuum cleaner.

The plug-in system is identical for both devices, and the conversion is easy peasy. A practical feature is that you can attach all accessories to the suction tube and directly to the dirt container.

Vacuuming with the Dyson V10 as a handheld vacuum is less strenuous than with the newer model. You’ll notice the extra 400 grams (0.9 lbs) of the V11 here.

What are the differences in the suction levels of the Dyson V10 and V11 and how long can I vacuum with them?

Both models have three different suction levels. The levels of the V10 are named stage 1, stage 2 and max mode. The V11 has more creative names for the power settings. They are called eco (for the weakest level), Med and Boost.

However, the suction levels don’t just differ in their names.

A remarkable innovation is that Dyson has developed an automatic mode with the Med suction level. It adapts to the floor surface. As a result, the vacuum achieves a longer runtime - up to 60 minutes.

The V11 has a maximum suction power of 185 air watts in the Boost mode. That’s an improvement of almost 25 %.

The following table compares the suction levels and suction power of the Dyson V10 and the Dyson V11.

Comparing the performance of the Dyson V10 and the Dyson V11

Both models have an excellent battery performance and suction power. You can clean even larger flats in one go.

On the 2020 V11 model, you can even replace the battery with a fully charged one at the touch of a button.

The maintenance of the V10 and V11 is effortless and user-friendly. You’ll only have to do a few manual operations.

Maintenance of Dyson's cordless vacuum cleaners consists of three main tasks.

• Emptying and cleaning the dirt container

• Cleaning the filter

• Maintenance of the battery

What should I keep in mind when emptying the dirt container?

One of the outstanding achievements of modern cordless vacuums is that you won’t need disposable bags.

With conventional vacuums, the purchase of vacuum bags was a real cost factor. Changing it wasn’t any fun, either.

The bagless cordless vacuum cleaners also impress with their dirt containers made of transparent plastic. You can see if the container is full and empty it in time.

You can empty the V10 and V11 by using a red slider on the dirt container’s bottom side. If you push it forward the flap opens automatically, the dirt is pushed out and lands in the dustbin.

If you want to clean the container, you can simply remove and wash it at the touch of a button.

Both procedures work very well. However, we realised that it works even better with the new V11.

How to maintain the HEPA Filter

Here you can save money and time AND protect the environment all at once.

Both the Dyson V10 and the Dyson V11 come with washable filters.

Simply twist off the lid at the back. Then you can remove the filter. Rinse under cold water and then reinstall after it’s completely dry (takes about 24 hours).

Battery Maintenance

The batteries of the Dyson devices are robust and durable in general.

However, should a battery break, you can simply replace it on both the Dyson V10 and the Dyson V11.

Of course, the revised system also makes it possible to change the battery when it is empty quickly. This doubles the suction time, if not even more!

It's a huge advantage of the Dyson V11 compared to the Dyson V10.

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