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.
Love the versatility of the Dyson. Light weight and great for her to reach spaces. Dyson has great products all the time.
My favourite feature is the Dyson power in a vacuum you can take anywhere.
I love Dyson! We are currently renovating and removing most of our carpet. I could really use this cordless Dyson to clean the stairs. My current Dyson is awesome but heavy. A cordless model would be a perfect addition to my Dyson family…oh..just bought the hair dryer…WOW!!
Covid 19 is a big concern this year and the whole-machine filtration to trap dust and allergens as small as 0.3 microns is definitely a plus in keeping my family healthy! With all the other features this Dyson V11 offers, it is worth it!!
i like the long lasting battery and cordless equipment pls enter me in contest
would love to own one of the dyson products so reliable and long lasting
Narrowing this down is difficult! Since I have a pet and allergies, the HEPA filtration system would be welcomed in my world!! 🙂 smiling rules over sneezing any day!
I love the long battery life and most importantly that it is cordless, with 2 little toddlers running around and soon another small baby it is very hard to clean with my old cord vacuum i would love to win this to get my cleaning done faster.
I like the fact that it has 2 batteries that don’t lose suction power even when the batteries are low.
I would love to win this vacuum.
Dyson Cordless Vacuum is wonderful for hard to reach places and very lightweight. The batteries are compact and long lasting
I like the fact that it has 2 batteries and the fact that it doesn’t lose suction power even when the batteries are low.
I would love to win this vacuum.
Love the idea of the 2 batteries/ chargers. Would be able to do the whole house at once. Can get through most with my v10 but not all.
I like that Dyson V11 is equipped with a large cleaner head which means a big space can be cleaned in a matter of time and that it intelligently adapts to tackle dirt on any floor type.
Oh I want this vacuum so much!!
My favorite feature of the Dyson V11 Outsize Vacuum Cordless Stick Vacuumis the 14-cyclone concentric array creates centrifugal force up to 79,000g, trapping fine dust and dirt in the bin so you never lose suction
I would love to win this! I live in Toronto along the LRT construction line and I have a 15 year old daughter and a 5 year old fiest terrier and allergies so this will be more than useful!
I like the larger head, so I can cover more floor faster.
I love the LCD screen capabilities, especially for maintenance and general usage. It is an important feature that showcases thoughtfulness toward consumers. It is easy to forget those simple checks and this feature ensures that your investment continues to run efficiently.
I like how this new model has an LED screen display
The extra battery makes all the difference in the Dyson V11! Though the batteries last long, returning the vacuum to the charging dock doesn’t always happen so having an extra charged battery handy is helpful during longer cleaning sessions.
Having an extra battery would be great
I like the boost function
I love how fast and easy it is to use with its cordless design. Just grab and go!
I would love to try this vacuum. The extra battery is a huge help!
I love that it senses the floor type to adjust the type of suction. I’m a stay at home mom of two littles so it’s tough to feel like you can get in a good clean most of the time
I love that it senses the floor type to adjust the type of suction. I’m a stay at home mom of two littles so it’s tough to feel like you can get in a good clean most of the time. Bonus is it’s cordless,time is precious especially when you’re constantly busy.
Love the second battery . One just never seems to be enough .
I love the idea of cordless!! 🙂
The extra large dust bin and longer battery life! I have 2 cats so having a larger bin gets me more vacuum time before I have to empty, as well as the longer battery time can get me more spaces vacuumed before a charge is needed!
Cordless for my main floor where i have 2 little ones still learning how to eat neatly so crumbs are part of our life and a long haired kitty added to the mix.
The battery is real important.
I like how it tells you how much time is left for the battery
I like that it’s powerful without being heavy.
I love that it is cordless so it can go anywhere & it has an extra battery so it won’t die in the middle of cleaning. Whoever said Dyson sucks, sure was right lol!! Powerful suction to get rid of all that pesky cat hair!!
Great idea to show how much battery life is left!
Love that it’s cordless!
I would like a DYSON V11 outside cordless stick vacuum for I would vacuum more and my house would be cleaning.
I like the fact that the batteries (2) last 120 minutes. It has a docking station and a large dust pan.
Lyne Lachance
I love the fact that the 2 batteries give 120 minutes of cleaning.
I love the battery longevity, this is key for me
Thank you fir the thorough review, this smart vacuum sounds very intuitive!
The extra battery in a cordless vacuum is genius. I would be able to clean all bedrooms and stairs on one charge without having a cord in the way. Dyson products are famous for their powerful suction so I know my floors will be thoroughly cleaned, which gives me peace of mind as my infant learns to crawl!
Love the power this vacuum has.
that lcd screen would be so helpful
I like the extra battery.
extra battery is fantastic idea to avoid having to stop cleaning
Torque looks good
Love the cordless Dyson, so easy on my back!
Battery life and has spare battery
Ease of use with great suction. Good Battery life.
I looooove the fact that it’s cordless and its battery runs for up to one hour, which is enough to vacuum the whole house. a real life and time saver.
I’ve heard and read so much about this awesome vacuum cleaner by Dyson. Hope to win one for my house, will really help so much.
I like the HEPA filtration feature and the fact that it continues to work at same capacity even after low battery. Offcourse cordless and lightweight feature solds it out.
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