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.
The best feature would have to be the cordless factor!
I love the idea of the extra battery. It will make it much easier to clean the entire house. I prefer a cordless vacuum. This vacuum would be great for getting rid of pet hair.
The extra battery is an awesome addition! Would extend the time I can use. I’m already really happy with my V10, but the extra battery would makes things even easier!
HEPA filtration would be an upgrade over my 10yo crappy vacuum.
The spare battery is a good idea.
I love my Dyson and would never go back to a plug in vacuum. The attachments are perfect for getting into all those nooks and crannies.
Love the battery life!
I love cordless! I hate cords. Love the extra battery! These vacuums suck! And that’s good. 🙂
Absolutely the fact that it’s cordless. I hate cords so much after trying anything wireless.
I love that it comes with a spare battery, which makes it able to clean up to 120 minutes without stopping
the second battery and the point and shoot dust bin emptying
What I like the most about the Dyson V11 Outsize is its Easy-view LCD screen that shows you mode, battery life, or if you have a maintenance issue like a clogged hose.
I like the battery power that this vacuum provides.
The high-torque XL cleaner head is 25% larger and with three kids that would make cleanup quicker
I would like to have this vacuum with all the great attachments and of course for the extra battery. It would be so handy and quick to use for unexpected clean ups.
Love the extra battery on the dyson stick vac!
Advanced whole-machine HEPA filtration expels clean air and captures microscopic airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns and it includes two chargers, two batteries, docking station, high-torque cleaner head, mini-motor head, extension hose, and flexi-crevice tool
The battery life for sure.
I like the whole machine HEPA filtration system
The high-torque XL cleaner head is 25% larger is a great feature.
Cordless!
I like that it has an extra large dust bin. The second battery is also great!
The several attachments included with the Dyson V11 Outsize stick vacuum are awesome.
I like the advanced whole-machine HEPA filtration expels clean air and captures microscopic airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns.
The extra-large dust bin is 150% larger than a standard Dyson stick vacuum battery.
120 minute battery life!
Larger torque head cleans up so you don’t need to stop and empty it and the battery life. Owning Dyson is always dream as I do love to make a mess in the kitchen, my hair and furry hair too. Thank you for the opportunity
I love the two chargers, two batteries, docking station so I will never be out of power when I clean
Love the extra battery.
Don’t love that I will be vaccuuming forever if I just go til the thing dies, like I do now!
The flexibility it has to get around furniture!
Battery life and has spare battery
The larger dust canister sounds great :)Super review!
I love the extra battery life and larger capacity, great for spots that are tricky to get into!
The amazing battery life
There are so many great features of this Dyson, but I’ll have to go with the endless battery life – I mean WOW! That is impressive!!
150% bigger dust canister = 150% more awesome!
I like the powerful cleaning mechanism, and how portable it is. No chords, and easy to hold.
I like the larger canister. We have 2 large hairy dogs, a larger canister would be greatJackie Fletcher
I like the fact that it has a larger high-torque cleaner head.
The feature of the Dyson V11 Outsize you like the most is the High-torque XL cleaner head and Dyson DLS technology senses and intelligently adapts to different floor types in auto mode for the right level of power. Our home has hardwood and laminate floors – this feature would be perfect for our cleaning needs.
High-torque XL cleaner head is 25% larger to cover more area, senses floor types, and directs the vacuum to adjust suction when needed and the longer battery life
The cordless feature is great and convenient
Handheld portable battery is the way to go
So cool that it comes with an extra battery!
With two batteries I will definitely be able to vacuum my entire house without having to stop and recharge!
I like the extra battery feature for swapping out. Great idea.
The bigger dustbin is great for my home because my dog sheds a lot.
The bigger dust canister is great for my home because my dog sheds a lot.
I love the compact design being cordless. There is no vacuum like a Dyson. This also has easy attachments that makes use of the vacuum daily.
I like that it is cordless and lightweight.
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