Dyson V11 Absolute vs Dreame V11 Comparison: UK (2024)

At Smart-Home-Fox, we put all devices through a standardised cleaning performance test.

We check exactly how well each cordless vacuum gets rid of dirt on different floor types (various carpets and hard floors).

Each device also has to clean up different kinds of dirt.

In total, we conduct 9 cleaning tests in addition to our everyday life-test. For this last part we track how well a device performs over a longer period of time.

The overall cleaning result of the Dyson V11 Absolute and the Dreame V11

You can find more details in the Dyson V11 Absolute review and the Dreame V11 review.

Comparing cleaning results on hard floors

Here the two vacuums were almost on par. Both cordless vacuums left almost no dirt behind and performed very well.

You could say that hard floors are the Dreame V11's speciality. The soft roller that comes with it (instead of the standard floor nozzle) makes all the difference here.

The Dyson V11 performs better on hard floors but is not as good as on carpets.

To cut the Dyson some slack, we did use its standard brush (= carpet brush that also works on hard floors).

When we attached the included soft roller, the Dyson V11 left the floor spotless.

Comparison of cleaning performance on low carpet

The short carpet is no real challenge for the Dyson. It sucked up everything - lentils, sand, oats - flawlessly.

The Dreame didn’t have any problems with lentils, but it reached its limits with sand and our oat flakes. We had to vacuum it three times until the job was fully done.

It’s not a big deal to be fair, but it takes a little more time.

Cleaning test on long carpet: Dyson V11 vs Dreame V11

The combination of sand and high carpet...

...that's a nightmare for many cordless vacuum cleaners. But the Dyson V11 hardly reaches its limits here. It even removed more dirt than we had spread on the carpet. An outstanding result!

It was a slightly different story with the oatmeal. The Dyson got such a strong suction that it got stuck on the carpet. The oatmeal couldn’t fit directly through the opening of the brush.

But that’s no biggie: simply choose a less powerful suction level and off you go. Now the Dyson can also seamlessly remove oatmeal.

The Dreame V11’s result on long carpet was similar to the performance on short carpet.

There’s some room for improvement here, too.

It’s probably because the Dreame doesn’t have a floor brush specifically for carpets, it’s only got a soft roller.

Conclusion of the cleaning test

The king of cordless vacuums easily defends its throne in this category.

Even though the cleaning result of the Dreame V11 is decent, it cannot compete with the Dyson V11 here.

Here the Dyson V11 Absolute vs Dreame V11 enter the next round.

Without doubt: accessories are essential when buying a (battery) vacuum.

But which one of these two offers the best accessories?

Your advantage: There are many useful extras that you can get a hold of when buying.

Dyson V11 vs Dreame V11: Comparison of accessories

The Dyson V11 Absolute is very well thought out. All the attachments are practical and useful.

We particularly like the fact that the Dyson V11 Absolute has two rollers for cleaning the floor.

The Floor Brushes

The Torque-Drive from Dyson is an all-round brush. The soft roller is particularly suitable for cleaning hard floors.

Your advantage: The torque drive automatically adapts to the ground. This technology is unique.

The Dreame V11, on the other hand, only comes with a soft roller. It’s a shame, and we can’t understand why it’s just one.

The Mini Electric Brush

It’s included in both devices. It works very well when removing pet hair or other dirt from upholstered furniture.

Your advantage: dog and cat hair can’t stand a chance on your upholstery anymore.

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The Crevice Nozzle

The Dreame engineers came up with a real innovation here.

The crevice nozzle of the Dreame is a multitool which you can use with or without bristles. You can simply pull back the bristles to clean more sensitive surfaces.

Conclusion on Accessories

Both devices come with lots of useful accessories. The torque drive is an advantage for the Dyson V11.

Nevertheless, the manufacturer of the Dreame includes a lot of accessories into the delivery scope, even though it’s got such a low price.

Commissioning

It doesn't matter whether it's Dyson V11 or Dreame V11:

Everybody likes to unwrap a nice package.

Both packages include exciting accessories, and they got many surprises in stock for you.

We’re giving a bonus regarding sustainability for Dyson's packaging.

Advantage: Dyson doesn’t use environmentally harmful plastic in the packaging of the V11.

Commissioning is quite simple with both devices. It’s self-explanatory!

You just have to choose the right accessories, and off you go.

Manoeuvrability

The floor rollers are connected to the suction tube by a joint which improves the cordless vacuums’ manoeuvrability.

The joint works great on both cordless vacuums and improves their mobility enormously.

Nevertheless, this point goes to the Dyson V11, because it simply moves better over the floor.

Dreame uses some kind of small padding that get caught sometimes.

Dyson, on the other hand, relies on several small rollers that simply work better.

Thanks to the additional roller at the back of the soft roller, the Dyson glides smoothly over the floor.

The workmanship is more sophisticated and of higher quality.

Power Button

That’s a popular topic among the few Dyson critics.

You can’t lock the pistol-like trigger on any Dyson device...

...they didn’t change that in the V11.

Your advantage: It should extend the battery life.

That way, you only activate the vacuum cleaner when you are actually vacuuming!

With Dreame V11, on the other hand, you can easily lock and release the power button.

Your advantage: The locking function is convenient for longer vacuuming.

It's hard to decide who gets the point here. But Dyson’s strategy to extend the battery runtime seems to work out.

Battery life is an important criterion.

After all, whether you can vacuum your flat in one go or have to load it in between depends solely on the battery runtime.

That's why we compared the battery life of the Dyson V11 vs Dreame V11.

The battery life of both competitors is extraordinary.

The runtime in medium mode matters the most. Because we normally use this mode most in everyday life.

The Eco mode is relatively weak, and the Boost or Turbo mode is extremely powerful in both devices... One could say it’s like cracking a nut with a sledgehammer ☺.

Dyson has an outstanding performance with 55 minutes, and Dreame’s 45 minutes are also great.

Both the Dyson V11 Absolute and the Dreame V11 have different strengths and weaknesses regarding their maintenance.

When it comes to maintaining cordless vacuum cleaners, we are particularly interested in the following points:

• Emptying and cleaning the dirt container

• Maintenance or cleaning of the HEPA filter

• Changing the battery

Emptying the Dirt Container

It’s crucial how you can empty the dirt container of a cordless vacuum cleaner.

How much dirt ends up in the trash? How much dirt sneaks back into your apartment and therefore also into your air? That depends entirely on the emptying process.

Especially allergy sufferers should pay attention to the emptying function when buying a cordless vacuum cleaner. That’s where you can separate the wheat from the chaff.

The motor and dust container’s vertical arrangement on the Dyson V11 is a real revolution in the emptying process.

You can push the dirt out of the container with the help of a slider on the bottom side.

It works very well, and all the dirt ends up in the bucket.

This feature makes the Dyson V11 particularly suitable for allergy sufferers.

The Dreame V11 caught us off-guard when we emptied it. The mechanism for opening and closing the container is of high quality and works perfectly.

Simply hold it over the trash and press the button. The dirt will fall out.

However, if something gets caught between the filter and the wall, you have clean it by hand.

How to clean the dirt container

You can remove the dirt container of the Dyson V11 with a push of a button. Then you can wash it and use it again once it's dry.

Unfortunately, this does not work with the Dreame, because the container is not removable.

You have to clean it with a cloth and/or a brush.

The Maintenance and Cleaning of the HEPA filter

It’s easy peasy to clean the filter of both devices.

Both manufacturers use long-lasting HEPA filters (High-Efficiency Particulate Air filters).

Your advantages: Long-lasting filters are good for the environment and save a lot of money.

You can easily unscrew the filters and tap them out.

If a filter breaks or becomes too dirty, you can buy replacement filters for little money.

The Maintenance of the Battery

Battery maintenance is also a widespread issue with cordless vacuums.

Premium devices such as the Dyson V11 Absolute now have a click-in function for the battery. You can remove the battery with a simple push of a button and replace it with a fully charged one.

The charging time of Dyson V11 Absolute vs Dreame V11

The charging time for the Dyson V11 is 4.5 hours. Especially if you have two batteries for the Dyson V11, the charging time doesn’t really matter.

The Dreame V11 has a charging time of about 4 hours, which is insignificantly shorter than that of the Dyson V11.

Your advantage: The replaceable battery doubles the battery runtime with a flick of the wrist.

The technology of the Dreame V11 is not quite as advanced yet. Unfortunately, you can’t replace its battery.

Note: This also means that you have to send the device in if the battery breaks.