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When it comes to cleaning your home there are many different methods to choose from, and if you're trying to decide between the Dyson cordless vacuums there's several choices to make. It can be a bit confusing to know which of the 6 different Dyson battery operated vacuums is the right one, but by breaking down the features and best uses it makes it easier to know which one is the best for your home.

Dyson V7 Cordless Vacuum

• Shortest run time out of all Dyson cordless vacuums.
• Less cleaning attachments are included in comparison to other models.
• Great for low traffic spaces, smaller homes, apartments, or when limited cleaning needs to be done.
• Dyson V7 MotorHead Origin vs. Dyson V7 Complete: both of these units are the same in terms of power, the only difference is that the V7 Complete includes the mini electrified powerhead for cleaning upholstery, carpeted stairs, and vehicle interiors.

Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum

• Increased suction power and battery run time from the Dyson V7's.
• New with the V10 models is in-line configuration. This design allows for a more direct air flow from the nozzle to exhaust creating 20% more suction than the previous V8 models.
• Great intermediate battery-operated vacuum if you want more features than the base model.
• Dyson V10 MotorHead vs. Dyson V10 Animal: The Animal version of the Dyson V10 vacuums includes two additional tools (soft dusting brush and mini electrified powerhead), plus a larger dirt recovery bin.

Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum

• Preferred choice for larger homes: has the largest dirt bin, longest battery life, and increased cleaning performance over the other options.
• New with the V11 line is the High Torque cleaner head for carpeted surfaces. This attachment monitors the resistance on the brush bar and when in 'auto' mode will increase or decrease the suction of the unit to provide the best cleaning results.
• Both V11 models include an LCD display screen on the rear of the handle. This provides real-time feedback, including battery life and filter maintenance.
• Dyson V11 Torque Drive vs. Dyson V11 Absolute: The V11 Absolute is the only Dyson Cordless vacuum to include the soft roller head, which is the best option for vacuuming non-carpeted surfaces.

Recommended Dyson Cordless For Pet Hair

For homes with pets, and pet hair, it is important to have a vacuum that will effectively remove embedded hair from all surfaces. With the extra cleaning tools, and Soft Roller head, the Dyson V11 Absolute is our top recommendation for pet owners. It easily converts into a hand vacuum to reach into all the nooks and crannies pet hair finds itself in.

However, the other models of Dyson cordless vacuums that include the mini electrified head can also be useful in homes with pets. These included the Dyson V7 Complete, Dyson V10 Animal, and Dyson V11 Torque Drive.

Recommended Dyson Cordless For Bare Floors

Unique to the Dyson V11 Absolute kit is the soft roller head. While at first glance it may look like just another vacuum attachment, this is the best option for cleaning bare floors (i.e. any surface that is not carpeted). The standard cleaner heads can be used on bare floors, but they are not as effective as the soft roller head. This attachment is different in two ways:

1. The riser of the nozzle does not touch the flooring, leaving the front open. This allows for large debris (i.e. Cheerios, pebbles, etc.) to be recovered, instead of being pushed around the floor like with other attachments.
2. Instead of using traditional bristles the soft roller head uses a paint-roller style brush bar, with carbon fibres. Working in combination with each other the brush bar removes the fine dust from the surface and the carbon helps to reduce the static on the floor, which can attract more dust.

Dyson V11 Outsize

New for 2020: Dyson V11 Outsize cordless vacuum. For large homes, or areas that need extra attention, is the V11 Outsize battery operated vacuum. With its detachable battery, and additional battery included with purchase, you can now enjoy up to 120 minutes of cleaning time. For large areas the V11 Outsize has a 25% larger cleaner head to make cleaning quicker.