Cleaning my house became so much easier since I upgraded to a stick vacuum this spring. I never pull out a broom when I have my trusted Dyson V11 cordless stick vacuum hanging on the wall nearby. It has more than enough power, battery life, and space in the dust canister to take on my small home.
But what if your home is a bit larger, you’d like a longer clean time between charging, or you’d like your stick vacuum to pick up more with every swipe? The Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum is for you.
I’ve been vacuuming with the Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum for a week and I love it. It’s a super-sized version of my own Dyson V11 stick vacuum and has all the same great features, but it has a 150% bigger dust canister, 25% larger high-torque cleaner head, and 2 batteries so you can swap them out and keep cleaning for up to 120 minutes.
Appearance and features of the Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum
The Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum is a 3-speed stick vacuum with a built-in HEPA filter. It weighs 3.56 kg (7.84 lbs) so it’s very lightweight despite its size and power.
- Runs for up to 120 minutes on two easily switchable lithium-ion batteries
- The extra-large dust bin is 150% larger than a standard Dyson stick vacuum battery
- Switch between three cleaning modes including Eco, Auto, and Boost
- Easy-view LCD screen shows you mode, battery life, or if you have a maintenance issue like a clogged hose
- High-torque XL cleaner head is 25% larger to cover more area, senses floor types, and directs the vacuum to adjust suction when needed
- Batteries can be charged on a docking station you mount on wall or just by plugging it into any wall outlet
- Advanced whole-machine HEPA filtration expels clean air and captures microscopic airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns
- Includes two chargers, two batteries, docking station, high-torque cleaner head, mini-motor head, extension hose, and flexi-crevice tool
Testing the Dyson V11 Outsize stick vacuum
It is always amazing to test out a Dyson product, and after testing out the standard-sized Dyson V11 stick vacuum I had to buy one for myself. I’ve been using it for several months and I’ve loved the battery life, easy charging, and how effortlessly it cleans up my house from top to bottom.
With the Dyson V11 Outsize, you get everything that’s great about the Dyson V11, all wrapped up in a super-sized package.
The Dyson V11 Outsize is the stick vacuum that intelligently cleans
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to a stick vacuum but you’re worried about whether they had the suction and power of a standard corded vacuum, the Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum will put those fears to rest.
I vacuumed everything from my carpets to hard floors to sucking up dust from my rafters and the Dyson V11 Outsize consistently maintained steady suction and had power to spare. It picked up everything from dirt, dust, pasta, small sticks, and even a few pieces of lego. Whatever I pushed the ultra-wide cleaner head over, it picked up.
Out of the 3 cleaning modes I relied on Auto the most, but the Dyson V11 Outsize will also monitor whatever you’re cleaning and adjust the mode to take on what’s in front of it. If I switched from hard floor to my very dusty entryway carpet, the cleaner head would take a second and then automatically switch from Eco to Auto.
Boost will pick up everything in its path, and you may want to use it all the time. You can switch modes yourself by tapping the button under the LCD screen on the vacuum. You’ll just have to keep in mind that the battery life will be less in Boost mode than in Auto or Eco. I rarely switch to Eco unless I’ve been cleaning for a while and I want to glide over a slightly dusty floor.
Spare battery keeps you cleaning longer
The Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum has 2 batteries and 2 chargers. Unlike the standard Dyson V11, you don’t have to plug the entire cordless stick vacuum into the charger. You can take one of the chargers and thread it through the docking station so you can charge and store your stick vacuum right on the wall, or just take the battery off and plug it into any outlet to have on standby. It takes 4.5 hours to fully charge a dead battery.
Between the 2 batteries, you’ll be able to clean up to 120 minutes without stopping. I don’t think I’ve ever cleaned for 120 minutes at a time, but I did a big clean to test the battery life on this vacuum. I had it run on Eco mode unless it switched to Auto mode, and I ran it for 50 minutes before it said I had 2 minutes of battery life left. I cleaned all the floors, my rafters and light fixtures, and the interior of my car.
Even when the battery is almost dead, you don’t lose suction on this stick vacuum. It keeps picking up everything in its path.
Larger torque head cleans up
The Dyson V11 Outsize stick vacuum lives up to the ‘outsize’ name in every way. The 150% bigger dustbin is amazing when you’re cleaning because you don’t have to stop to empty it as often, and I am in love with the wider cleaner head. It’s so large it covers a huge section of my kitchen floor when I’m vacuuming, and that reduces the amount of time I spend cleaning.
Dyson attachments give you flexibility
There are several attachments included with the Dyson V11 Outsize stick vacuum that make it incredibly easy to clean your home. While I love the larger high-torque powerhead, the smaller mini-power head is great for cleaning cars, stairs, and your couch.
You can attach the extension hose when you’re reaching up to clean ceilings, and I used it on my 12-foot ceilings with no problem at all. The flexi-crevice tool is a standard with vacuum cleaners, and it’s a great way to reach into cracks to pick up whatever is hiding.
The docking station holds all of the attachments neatly on the wall, so you can just slide our Dyson V11 Outsize onto the station to store and charge it.
Point and shoot dust bin emptying
When you do have to empty the bin on the Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum, it’s a really easy process. You just remove the stick, pull the lever at the bottom of bin, and it empties into your trash. Occasionally you may have to reach inside to remove a small piece of debris that’s stuck, but generally, the entire contents of the dust bin will empty into your trash bag.
To minimize any flying dust when you empty the bin I recommend holding a plastic bag around it when you open it up. That way you can empty it, tie up the bag, and no dust hits the air at all.
The Dyson V11 Outsize stick vacuum has a whole machine HEPA filtration system. If you live with someone who has dust allergies you know how much sneezing can happen after you vacuum with a standard vacuum. With the Dyson V11 Outsize, the air it expels is cleaner than the air it intakes. It can capture dust, dander, and other microscopic airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. When I used the Dyson V11 Outsize around my dust-allergic husband, he never sneezed once.
When you need to clean the filter you can remove it and give it a rinse. Don’t put the filter back in the vacuum until it’s completely dry. You can also remove and rinse out the dust bin and the flexi-crevice tool.
Outsize your cleanup with the Dyson V11 Outsize stick vacuum
The Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum offers you more of everything you need to clean your home. Compared to the Dyson V11 Absolute, which on its own is a great vacuum, it has a larger dust bin, larger cleaning head, and extra battery to make cleaning faster and more efficient.
While 60 minutes of run time is more than enough for me, that extra battery means you can clean for as long as you like. It’s a lightweight vacuum too, so you can easily lift it into the rafters if you want to grab your dust strings or take it in the car and clean up the floors.
If I hadn’t already bought the Dyson V11 stick vacuum this past spring, I would definitely be bringing home the Dyson V11 Outsize cordless stick vacuum. It’s built for large houses and long clean times.
You can find your own Dyson V11 Outsize stick vacuum on Best Buy right now.
Like the fact that it maintains power even with low battery.
I like that it comes with 2 batteries that will last almost hour each.
Lovely review! Thanks for pointing out all the features.
We just got a puppy a few weeks ago and since we’re ere first time puppy parents, we found we weren’t prepared enough for the amount of fur in places you never thought it could get into. We have a small compact vacuum which is constantly dead and this is something the dyson strives in – battery life! That’s what we need!
I love that it’s cordless and gives me more freedom to move around.
Its all about the Battery. We know Dyson is top but having the Extra Battery is a life saver when trying to clean and worrying about having to stop and recharge
I like the idea of having a larger dust bin so you can vacuum and get your cleaning done all at once without distraction.
I like the HEPA filter – great to help reduce allergens.
The feature I like the most is the extra battery! I never have enough battery in my current vacuum to do the whole house. It would be amazing to be able to do it all in one shot!
Love that it has an extra battery for 2hr run time. That’s important for larger homes.
Having lots of dog hair to constantly pick up I am most looking forward to the larger dust cannister and more importantly the second battery to keep going!
I love the fact that the V11 Outsize runs at full power even when the battery is running low. Full suction at every use!
I like that this is cordless.
Love so much about this vacuum. This would be my dream as I use two different ones right now for tile and carpet. Love the two batteries it comes with. Never have to wait for it to charge.
Definitely the built in HEPA filter!!
I love the extra battery!
I like the 120 minutes run-time on two easily switchable lithium-ion batteries.
It sure would beat my old vacuum that only lasts 15 mins.
I like that it has 150% larger dustbin capacity so that I don’t have to empty the bin as often.
Love it’s whole-body HEPA filtration that helps make the air cleaner than when the vacuum first starts so we don’t end up sneezing everytime we move or vacuum an area (as happens with our current vacuum).
I would love to win this Dyson vacuum. I used to have one but it was stolen during a move into a different house.
I would love to win this Dyson vacuum. I used to have one but it was stolen during a move into a different house. I like the two batteries as well!!
the Dyson V11 Outsize feature I love the most is the double batteries for 120 minutes of vacuuming
I have bad dust allergies so I would appreciate the advanced whole-machine HEPA filtration system.
Hello, Cordless for house and car use.
Thanks
One problem I have noticed with many cordless stick vacuums is that you have to plug the whole stick into the wall and many require the plug in be high up (which I find odd). I very much love that you don’t have to plug the entire vacuum into the charger – I do not plug my entire lawn mower into the wall so I have never understood why so many vacuums are like that.
My son is allergic to dust so I love the advanced whole-machine HEPA filtration expels clean air and captures microscopic airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns!
The two batteries !! That’s the best !
I like that it has an extra battery for 2hr run time
My favourite feature is that it’s cordless. Cords are such a hassle for me!!
I love that it’s cordless and has an extra battery!
I like the extra battery!
I like it’s versatility for cleaning & the fact that you can take it anywhere is a definite plus!
I’ve owned Dyson vacuums before and the power of their products in outstanding. Would definitely like to add the V11 to our household!
High torque cleaner to match my high torque car. This looks amazing definitely thinking of getting one.
Im loving the flexibility of this vacuum.
I love the longer clean time because of the additonal battery making it run for a longer time without charging.
I need this vacuum. The compact size along with the extra battery will allow me to get rid of my big old corded vacuum. Thank you so much for the chance to win this!
The extra battery will come in handy, for cleaning the entire house without recharging
The spare battery is an added convenience! I would love to compare the suction to my central vac…
I like the 25% larger high-torque head which would defintely be useful in cleaning quickly and much more easily.
I love the three cleaning modes, for those grubby spots or a light once-over!
I like that is detects floor type and switches itself
Extra large head to clean, larger bins And extra battery are just awesome.
Advanced whole-machine filtration
High torque cleaner to match my high torque car haha. This looks amazing definitely thinking of getting one
Strong suction power on low battery and the fact that it is cordless would make cleaning up so much easier!!! My living room always has cat fur everywhere this would be so helpful!!
There is so much I think I would love about this vacuum. First I’ve always wanted a cordless vacuum, second the 25% larger high-torque cleaner head(we have pets and three long haired ladies in our house) and third, the fact that it comes with 2 batteries for longer cleaning time !
Always wanted a Dyson. This one looks pretty cool.
That the suction power still stays strong even when the battery is almost dead! Alot of other brand cordless vacuums, the power isnt as good as the battery drains so this is a big plus!
I love the High-torque XL cleaner head and Dyson DLS (Dynamic Load Sensor) technology senses and intelligently adapts to different floor types in auto mode for the right level of power
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