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.
cordless vacuums seem so futuristic! I’d love to test this puppy out
Power that last!
This vaccuum sounds incredible! So many awesome features but the Easy-view LCD screen to see mode, battery life, or maintenance issues is so amazing! Definitely innovative and interesting.
Battery life and has spare battery
The larger bin and longer battery is way better!
the extra battery
My favourite feature of this vacuum is the fact it Includes 2 batteries to deliver up to 120 minutes of runtime on a single charge – my current Dyson runs for 15 minutes
Like most others dealing with a cord is annoying. Love the cordless feature!
Cordless omg cordless, so tired of dragging a vacuum!
The fact that it is wireless alone makes me want to get this.
The attachments is what I’m looking forward to most. My current is on it’s last legs and this would help with all the different tasks I need a vacuum to tackle.
Wow looks like an amazing product and would help clean up after the pets. the best feature for me is that it runs for up to 120 minutes on two easily switchable lithium-ion batteries.
Cordless! Would be very useful with a baby who is just starting to eat solids.
Advanced whole-machine filtration is an awesome feature!
I also like the digital display so you know how much running time you still have
Have had a Dyson vacuum for over 10 years, great products.
I like the reuseable filter system.
This vacuum looks amazing! I’ve always wanted a Dyson and it puts my vacuum to shame!
Extra battery and different cleaning modes is definitely a plus.
Battery life is the most appealing component of this vacuum.
Larger cleaning head is great.
This vacuum is actually really damn good.
I like the larger cleaning head.
Wow- this vac puts my current one to shame! Interesting idea adding a screen and different cleaning modes- the additional battery is also a game changer!
As a cleaner, I’m vacuuming all the time. I love that its lightweight and cordless.
Nice that Outsize have an extra battery so there’s always a stand-by power and no need to wait to charge the vac so you can continue cleaning again
Thank you for the detailed review on all the aspects of the Dyson. Such an incredible machine, and a major innovation in the vacuum industry. Just ticks all the boxes in terms of ease of use and convenience. Powerful machine in a compact package.
Amazing power of a Dyson in a convenient form factor. I love it!
Cordless is a game changer! Plus an extra battery for a total of 120 minutes is incredible.
Its powerful and light.
I like that its light weight and has various attachments for flexibility.
Love that it is cordless and the battery capacity is larger than other cordless vacuum cleaners.
Love that it’s cordless and still powerful.
I love there’s 150% extra room in that dust bin! I live on an alleyway and I am constantly collecting dust. I mean, Ii’d rather be collecting something fun, but there you have it!
The extra battery so I can get all my vacuuming done at one time
I love that it has an extra battery, it’ll be so helpful!
I have two cats and vacuum up a ton of hair so having a larger dust bin is awesome. It’s also amazing that it doesn’t lose suction ever!
Looks like an amazing vacuum! Have never had a Dyson – it’s definitely on my wish list. The feature that I am most interested in is the Dynamic Load Sensor technology, which adapts to different floor types.
I live in an apartment so I like the feature of Advanced whole-machine filtration creates a cleaner breathing environment by capturing microscopic airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns
I like the feature of Convertible design transforms into a handheld for versatile cleaning for cars, stairs, upholstery, and more
With two cats I like the feature of Advanced whole-machine filtration creates a cleaner breathing environment by capturing microscopic airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns thank you
The portability is the feature I like.
My favourite feature is the 25% larger high-torque XL cleaner head that senses floor types, and directs the vacuum to adjust suction when needed.
I love the variety of attachments!
HECK YES for 2 batteries!!! that is amazing. I have a spray mop that dies on me while I am in the middle of cleaning the floor and it is so frustrating!! This is totally needed and appreciated cause really who ever wants to go back to a job after you have to pause in the middle of it
I can’t pick just one. The larger dust bin, larger cleaning head, and the extra battery are equally amazing features.
I would love this. I have the small one that I use to clean my car and whatnot. The 15min battery life is a drag. The up to 120 min on this would be amazing!
Like the 2 battery, 2 docking stations, filtration system at full power
Love dyson vacuums, I have the v7 animal stick and its incredible! My favorite feature on this one is the longer battery life!
Definetaly the XL cleaner head. It would help a lot to have 25% more covered area with this Dyson!
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