In the USA, the outsize is the largest bin and head that Dyson offers. the animal doesn't have the LCD screen and less attachment, the v11 outsize absolute+ comes with the fluffy head, the torque has the LCD screen and more attachments. the v11h and b aren't sold where I am. so I don't know. also matters on what market you are in. also looks like the torque drive is no longer sold in the American market from dyson. Answer from Tainpe on reddit.com
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Dyson V11 Torque Drive vs. Outsize vs. Animal vs. Outsize Origin - Modern Castle
18 February 2024 - The dustbin on the V11 Outsize is 150% larger than the dust bin on the V11 Torque Drive and V11 Animal. ... V11 Outsize: 0.5 gallons / 1.89 L (approx. 7 cups) V11 Outzie Origin: 0.5 gallons / 1.89 L (approx.
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Dyson V11 vs Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin: Which Vacuum Is Better? - RTINGS.com
6 July 2020 - The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin is a better vacuum for cleaning floors, while the Dyson V11 is more versatile. The [nolink:Ball Animal 2] is an upright vacuum with outstanding performance on bare floors and carpets.
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Dyson V11 Animal vs Torque Drive vs Outsize | Vacuum Wars
However, due to the way they’re ... For example, the official numbers from Dyson say that the Outsize has about 35 more air watts than the Animal and the Torque Drive....
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Dyson V10 vs. V11 — [24 Cleaning Tests]
18 February 2024 - V11 Torque Drive: The screen on ... and maintenance videos. V11 Animal: The screen on the Animal is LED and it shows the current cleaning mode, estimated remaining battery life (as a battery icon, not actual minut...
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Dyson V11 Cordless review - Absolute vs Animal vs Torque Drive
22 September 2021 - ... It’s fair to say that the ... compared to the Dyson Cyclone V10. The V11 has a more powerful motor, provides a longer battery life in boost mode and has a neat digital display so you always know how much battery life ...
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r/dyson on Reddit: Dyson V11 Animal Extra vs V11 Torque Extra - did I make the right choice?
23 May 2021 -

The only key difference between the Dyson V11 Animal Extra and V11 Torque Extra seems to be that the V11 Torque Extra has the new torque drive cleaner head that automatically adjusts suction strength based on the floor, whereas the V11 Animal Extra has the 'direct drive' head that doesn't have this functionality.

The prices of the two are currently the same in my country, the Animal Extra also has the LCD screen now, the Torque Extra comes with one extra accessory, and the Animal Extra has a slightly different air filter.

I ultimately chose the V11 Animal Extra, because the key issue I want to tackle in terms of cleaning is that I have a lot of pet hairs that I want to vacuum. The V11 Animal Extra seems to be marketed more towards pet hairs specifically. I concluded that the Animal Extra seems to be better suited for pet hairs, whereas the Torque Extra might be a bit more versatile due to the new head.

Can anyone confirm that this is correct? Or would I have been better off choosing the Torque Extra? Since the prices were the same, I would suppose that both have their advantages? Or did I settle for an overall worse cleaning head and one accessory less, but paid the same only because of the different filter?

Edit: just spoke to a Dyson rep, and apparently the torque extra has the overall better head. I will probably be swapping the animal extra for the torque extra

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Dyson V10 vs V11: Which One Is Better? - VacuumAdvice
11 May 2025 - But nevertheless, the Dyson V11 wins this round. We also tested the suction and found the V11 to be 13 to 18 percent stronger across the board, depending on the setting. At the lowest settings, the V11 showed more difference, which means you ...
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Modern Castle
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Dyson V11 Review — Torque Drive vs. Animal vs. Outsize
18 February 2024 - The V11 Animal works just as well as the V11 Absolute, but it doesn’t include a mini dusting brush. Apart from that, they are nearly identical. Both vacuum cleaners are capable of running for up to one hour and have the same weight and suction power. Plus, both models feature a clickable battery and three cleaning modes. What is the difference between the Dyson V11 Absolute and V11 Torque?
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r/dyson on Reddit: V11 of V10 Animal
26 December 2023 -

Hi everyone. Im looking to buy a cordless vacuum but was stuck on which one to decide on. I have looked online and done lots of digging and came across my 2 final options and wanted to know which one would be better. For context, I have high pile carpet and need better suction but couldnt find direct comparison from the V10 Animal and V11. Any suggestions?

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Dyson V8 vs. V11: Torque Drive. vs. Absolute vs. Animal - Modern Castle
18 February 2024 - On the V11 screen, you can see remaining battery life (as icons on the V11 Animal or as a numerical run time countdown on the V11 Torque Drive). You can also select a cleaning mode, Eco, Auto, or Boost. For reference, the stronger the cleaning mode, the stronger the suction, and the faster your battery may drain. Emptying the dust bin is another area where these two models differ. V8 Emptying: To empty the dust bin on the Dyson V8, there is a pull level behind the cyclones that allows the cyclones and filter to rise up and the debris to fall out into a trash can below.
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r/dyson on Reddit: Which $400 Dyson Vacuum to get? (v11 vs V10 animal)
29 December 2023 -

Hi All - in the market for my first Dyson vacuum.

Im trying to stay around that $400 mark but with many options, i'm not sure what to choose. I have a cat who sheds so im leaning towards the cyclone V10 animal ($400 at costco), however, amazon has the V11 extra & core for $400 and V11 plus for $420?

Im trying to stay around that $400 mark but with many options, i'm not sure what to choose. I have a cat who sheds so im leaning towards the Cyclone V10 animal ($400 at costco), however, amazon has the V11 extra & core for $400 and V11 plus for $420?

Doing research, I cant tell a difference at all between the V11 models and don't want to go up to the V11 Animal, so any advice on which might be the best to get? Are there major differences between the 3 V11 models? Is the V10 the best since I have a pet? Or do the V11 features outweigh the animal hair aspect?

TIA!

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It just boils down to if you want to use generic batteries or dyson's click in battery. Otherwise the v11 is technically better than the v10. after the V-Number, the outsize plus whatever bs just refers to the filters and tool set. a v10 is a v10, but a v10 animal has the motor bar. Just to clarify. you get the v designation to get the vacuum cleaner you want, and everything else (detect, outsize etc.) is just pieces you stick on it. You can get generic tools and aftermarket filters and stuff and "make it" an animal or outsize or whatever. Like I got a dyson OEM fluffy head for my v6 used off ebay and it still works amazingly to this day. Same goes for v8 v10 v11 all that. Just get the vac and you are set. Don't worry too much about what attachments it gives you. The only case where this would matter would be the v12, which apparently comes with more tools than offset the cost of the vacuum. That is if you can find it on sale. The reason being the laser fluffy head and de tangling bar are like $160 each on their own brand new and that alone is nearly the cost of an on sale v12. Sorry for the aside, but it helps bring the point together. So you can like buy a fluffy head for an "animal" model separately from someone else and you can make it the absolute or whatever. Right now there is a smear campaign against dyson. MY EXPERIENCE: I ordered a v15. It came in two days. The free gift came one day later. It works perfectly. I've used it for months with no issues or hiccups because I don't abuse my vacuum cleaner. I wasn't complicated. I didn't order three and expect to return the two I didn't want. In fact after a while, I decided to order one for a friend. I got him a v12. It came in two days. The free tool came three days later. Not one single issue. I taught him now to not abuse his vacuum cleaner. it works great though its still brand new, but as the little brother to the v15, I'm expecting greatness.
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Dyson V11 Absolute Vs Animal Vs Torque Drive [Comparison]
14 June 2023 - Aside from not being as powerful as the High Torque head, the direct-drive tool also doesn’t include Dyson’s Dynamic Load Sensor. This means the automatic suction mode is replaced with a “Medium” mode, so you’re missing out on a core new feature of the V11. Finally, the V11 Torque Drive provides a middle ground. It does include the High Torque floorhead, meaning it can access the full range of the V11’s technologies. In fact, the only difference between the Absolute and Torque Drive is that the cheaper option doesn’t include the Soft Roller floorhead.
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Dyson V10 vs V11 [In-Depth UK Comparison in 9 Categories]
27 October 2022 - Each Dyson cordless vacuum is then ... the same vacuum model (such as the V11 Absolute vs V11 Animal) is typically just which floorheads and tools are included....
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Dyson V15 vs. Outsize vs. V11 vs. V10 vs. V8 - Modern Castle
18 February 2024 - Although there are five models represented here, the size is similar between all models. The one exception being the Outsize, which is designed as an XL cordless, with a larger body, heavier weight, wider cleaning head, and larger dust bin capacity. Dyson V11 Torque Drive (on right) vs. Outsize (on left) ... Weight: 6.8 lbs. ... Weight: 7.85 lbs. ... Weight: 6.68 lbs. ... Weight: 5.8 lbs. ... Weight: 5.75 lbs. Let’s talk about what each model comes with. Among each different model of Dyson V-Series vacuum lies a secondary sub-model variant.
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Hello there, this is Kelly with Dyson. I'd be happy to go over the differences between the Dyson Cyclone V10 and our V11 models. The Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Pro features a 40% larger bin than our previous cord-free models and up to 40 minutes of fade-free run time while using the included soft roller head, in Suction mode 1. While using other tools, run time will last up to 60 minutes. Also included in the box with this model is the new torque drive cleaner head, which will remove more dust and dirt from carpets. You will have three suction modes on the Cyclone V10 model, providing enough to power to tackle even the most stubborn messes. Cyclone V10 also has blockage and filter alert lights right on the display. The Dyson V11 cord-free vacuums are our most advanced machines to date. They feature twice the suction of any cord-free vacuum. You also have the benefit of whole-machine filtration, to prevent dust, allergens and bacteria from leading back into the air you breathe. The high torque cleaner head features a Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS) system, which automatically changes the motor speed for different floor types. This helps drive bristles deep into carpet to remove ground-in dirt, and capture fine dust from hard floors and crevices. V11 also has our most powerful battery ever. The larger, high-capacity, nickle-colbalt aluminium cathodes in the lithium-ion battery help deliver 20% more power than the Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum. Innate system monitoring and altitude sensors measure battery capacity four times a second to optimize power to the Dyson digital motor V11 and the cleaner head. The V11 Torque Drive model has an advanced LCD screen display which monitors system performance 8,000 times a second, then reports back in real time. You'll receive notifications of blockages, have a real-time countdown mode alerting you to remaining battery life in the mode you're using, and you'll also see filter alerts, letting you know it's time to clean your filter. On the V11 Animal model, the display is an LED and will allow you to switch between your 3 power models: Eco, Auto and Boost. Best wishes, Kelly Dyson Customer Support
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The V11 has a lot more suction. It pulled a lot more dirt out of our carpets even after just using the V10. Seems to be a bit more quite to. The new power head also adjust power from hard floors to carpets automatically saving battery life.
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Dyson V10 vs Dyson V11 Comparison | UK 2025
25 January 2024 - 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.