Dyson V11 Torque / Absolute Series

Powerful ; Handy accessories ; Effortless to empty bin ; Screen makes diagnosing and fixing problems a doddle

It’s expensive

If money is no object, there’s no good reason not to take the plunge for the most gadget-y vacuum cleaner on the planet.

Improved cleaning performance and battery over V10 model ; New LCD screen on the back gives useful battery information ; Optional power modes

Can't charge and use at same time ; Bin can be awkward to empty ; Expensive

When Dyson first ventured into cordless it was very much see as addition to your "main" vacuum cleaner in the house. With the V11, however, it's the only vac you'll need.

Sleek build ; Powerful suction ; Smart sensors ; Helpful LED display

Can feel heavy after a while ; Expensive

While we were very impressed by the V11’s built in sensors, LED display, and suction power, we did find it a little heavy during cleaning. Even so, there’s a lot of very promising tech built in to this smart vacuum.

High Torque head delivers superb performance ; Better battery life in Boost mode than the V10 ; LCD display

Very expensive ; Heavier than the V10 ; Takes longer to charge

The one hurdle it faces is price. If you want to take full advantage of all the V11’s new features and technology you need to spend the full £600 on the V11 Absolute, which is an awful lot of money for a vacuum cleaner of any description - almost £150...

Automatic cleaning mode ; Convenient LED display for real time reporting ; Longer battery life ; Very quiet

Expensive ; Heavy ; No power latch to hold trigger down

The Dyson V11 Torque Drive is a well-engineered cordless cleaner, designed to do those back-breaking chores with ease. Although it comes at a premium cost, its high-spec features and exceptional performance make it a worthwhile investment.

Der V11 ist mein erster Akkusauger, das sollte ich zum Start vielleicht direkt noch erwähnen. Wer hier also intensive Vergleiche mit anderen Modellen erwartet, der wird enttäuscht sein. Ich möchte mich als „Neuling“ dem Produkt widmen. Das Design des...