Dyson V11 Animal Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430Suction power (AW):185 AWBattery runtime:60 minutesCapacity:0.76 LWeight:2.97 kg

Dyson V11 Animal Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

8.0

Technical Score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 89% of vacuum-cleaners
8.0

Technical Score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

8.3

Performance

22%

8.2

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

7.7

Attachments

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.7

Smart features

â–²Better than 88% of vacuum-cleaners
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 377 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 69% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Dyson V11 Animal is a versatile cordless stick vacuum powered by a Hyperdymium motor spinning at 125,000 rpm to deliver up to 185 air watts of fade-free suction. It features a 14-cyclone system, a 0.2-gallon dust bin with a hygienic point-and-shoot emptying mechanism, a fully sealed 5-stage filtration system that captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.3 microns, and an LED display for monitoring power modes and battery health. Key performance pros include an impressive maximum runtime of up to 60 minutes in Eco mode, three distinct power settings, exceptional pet hair pickup, and a Dynamic Load Sensor system that automatically adjusts suction power between carpets and hard floors. However, the device has a few cons, including a relatively heavy hand-held weight of approximately 6.5 pounds, a lengthy 4.5-hour recharge cycle, a continuous-hold trigger design that can tire the finger, and a high premium price point.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson V11 Animal

Technical Score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

8.3

Performance

22%

8.2

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

7.7

Attachments

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.7

Smart features

8.0
Dyson V11 Animal has a technical score of 8 points, which is higher than 88.1% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on 377 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.1
Dyson V11 Animal has a user score of 8.11 points, which is higher than 68.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Dyson V11 Animal has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 65.7% of vacuum cleaners.
7.4
Dyson V11 Animal has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 65.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

8.0

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

8.1
Dyson V11 Animal has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 78.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
185 AW
Suction power (AW)
185 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 185 AW, which is higher than that of 65.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
29 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
29 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 29 kPa, which is higher than that of 88.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
52 L/s
Airflow
52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 52 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 89.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
545 W
Power consumption
545 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 545 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 56.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
60 minutes
Battery runtime
60 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 60 minutes, which is longer than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 22.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4.5 hours
Charging time
4.5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4.5 hours, which is slower than 64.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 8.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
3,600 mAh
Battery capacity
3,600 mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 3,600 mAh, which is larger than that of 88.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
25.2 V
Battery voltage
25.2 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.2 V, which is higher than that of 56.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 23.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.76 L
Capacity
0.76 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.76 L, which is smaller than that of 61.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
soft
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
2.97 kg
Weight
2.97 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.97 kg, which is lower than the weight of 64.3% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Dyson V11 Animal vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 24.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (52 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    52 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 9 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    29 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (29 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    29 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1,100 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,600 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3600 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    3,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 24.2 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (52 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    52 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 9 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    29 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (29 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    29 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 35 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    185 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (185 AW vs 150 AW).
    185 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1,100 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,600 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3600 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    3,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.2 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.2 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.2 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 18% lower weight
    Weight
    2.97 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.97 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    70-84 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    70-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.5 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 6 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    6 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (6 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    6 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.24 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.76 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.76 L vs 1 L
  • 2.87x more expensive
    Dyson V11 Animal is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£430 vs £150).
    £430 vs £150
  • 161 mm taller body
    Height
    1,261 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1261 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,261 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 2.87x more expensive
    Dyson V11 Animal is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£430 vs £150).
    £430 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    70-84 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    70-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 0.5 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    4.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    4.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 6 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    6 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (6 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    6 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.24 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.76 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.76 L vs 1 L
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 161 mm taller body
    Height
    1,261 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1261 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,261 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2019
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2019 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2019.
    2019 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 377 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Dyson V11 Animal?

  • Excellent suction power and outstanding performance on pet hair removal
  • Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS) automatically adjusts suction between carpets and hard floors
  • LCD screen provides useful real-time battery countdown and performance alerts
  • Large bin capacity reduces the frequency of emptying during cleanups
  • Eco mode operates very quietly while still maintaining effective cleaning power

What customers dislike about Dyson V11 Animal?

  • Noticeably heavy and can cause wrist fatigue during extended use
  • Must continuously hold down the power trigger to keep the vacuum running
  • Animal variant lacks the 'Fluffy' soft-roller head optimal for large debris on hard floors
  • Long battery recharge cycle takes up to 4.5 hours
  • Premium pricing and expensive replacement parts like batteries

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