The Dyson Outsize is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum. It's based on the Dyson V11 but boasts a higher-capacity dustbin, a wider cleaning head, and an upgraded 220 AW suction motor. Like its smaller sibling, it also features a surface detection system that enables it to automatically adjust its suction power setting to suit different floor types. It also comes bundled with a pair of batteries, which is helpful for longer cleaning sessions.
Our Verdict
The Dyson Outsize is very good for bare floors. It easily clears pet hair as well as small and bulky debris without an issue. The vacuum itself feels rather plasticky, and there are quite a few parts that require regular maintenance, but as long as its allergen-trapping post-motor filter is regularly maintained, you won't need to worry about recurring costs. It also features a docking station to hold it in place and comes with a wand clip to hold two additional tools, so it isn't too much of a hassle to store. However, maneuvering under low-lying furniture is a bit of a hassle due to its large dirt compartment.
- Long total battery life.
- Virtually no recurring costs.
- Superb pet hair cleaning performance.
- High-capacity dustbin.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Plasticky construction.
The Dyson Outsize is a satisfactory option for cleaning low-pile carpets. It clears pet hair and larger material without too much difficulty but struggles quite a bit with finer debris on this surface type. Its large dirt compartment won't need emptying very often, while its bagless design and washable filter result in a near-total absence of recurring costs. Unfortunately, quite a few parts need regular cleaning, and the vacuum's primarily plastic construction doesn't feel especially sturdy.
- Long total battery life.
- Virtually no recurring costs.
- Superb pet hair cleaning performance.
- High-capacity dustbin.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Struggles with small, fine debris.
- Plasticky construction.
The Dyson Outsize does a decent job of cleaning high-pile carpets, but its high suction force can make it difficult to maneuver on this surface type. Thankfully, it sucks up pet hair and is decent at clearing away large debris. Thanks to the included second battery, its total runtime will be sufficient for cleaning most large spaces without too much difficulty.
- Long total battery life.
- Virtually no recurring costs.
- Superb pet hair cleaning performance.
- High-capacity dustbin.
- Very hard to maneuver on high-pile carpet.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Plasticky construction.
The Dyson Outsize is very good for cleaning up after your pets. It does an exceptional job of sucking up pet hair on a wide variety of surface types. Most of its included tools feature removable brushrolls, making it easier to clear hair wraps, including its conical turbo brush that's well-suited to cleaning pet hair from upholstered surfaces. It also has a washable post-motor filter that traps allergens as you clean.
- Wide selection of tools and accessories.
- Virtually no recurring costs.
- Superb pet hair cleaning performance.
- Good filtration performance.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Plasticky construction.
The Dyson Outsize is amazing for cleaning messes on stairs. It's heavier and bulkier than most stick vacuums, though its cordless design and long total battery life will allow you to clean large staircases with little difficulty. Its large dirt compartment will also ensure you don't need to empty it midway through a cleaning session. Unfortunately, its plastic construction doesn't feel especially robust.
- Long total battery life.
- Virtually no recurring costs.
- Portable handheld configuration.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Plasticky construction.
The Dyson Outsize is a great option for cleaning the inside of your car. Despite being relatively bulky and heavy, you can still use it in its handheld configuration to clean hard-to-reach areas. It has a wide selection of tools and accessories, including a turbo brush to clean debris from automotive upholstery and a crevice tool to clean messes in tight spots.
- Wide selection of tools and accessories.
- Virtually no recurring costs.
- Portable handheld configuration.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Plasticky construction.
The Dyson Outsize is mediocre for workshop cleaning, though this isn't what it's designed for. It's more than powerful enough to tackle all kinds of household debris, but you can't use it to clean up liquid spills, and using it to suck up material like wood or metal shavings is likely to result in damage.
- Virtually no recurring costs.
- High-capacity dustbin.
- Demanding maintenance requirements.
- Plasticky construction.
Changelog
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Updated Mar 12, 2026:
We've updated the Recurring Costs and Particle Filtration and In The Box sections of the review to remove any mention of HEPA filtration, since this unit doesn't have an officially-rated HEPA filter.
- Updated Sep 19, 2024: Added the Dyson Outsize Origin to the Differences Between Variants section of the review.
- Updated Jul 10, 2024: We've added text to this review for the new tests added in Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jun 07, 2024: Added Dyson Outsize Motorhead variant to the 'Differences Between Variants' section of the review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There are a few variants of the Dyson Outsize. We tested the Absolute+ variant; you can see its label here. They vary in terms of included equipment, but we expect the other variant of this vacuum to perform similarly overall when using common attachments.
| Model Name | Tools Included | Wand Color | Notes |
| Outsize | High Torque XL cleaner head, Hair screw tool, hard bristle brush, wand clip, soft dusting brush, combination tool, crevice tool, docking station, 2x batteries, and 2x chargers | Nickel | |
| Outsize Origin | Digital Motorbar XL cleaner head, Hair screw tool, Crevice tool, Mini soft dusting brush 1x battery, and 1x charger | Red | |
| V11 Outsize | High Torque cleaner head, extension hose, wand clip, mini turbo brush, combination tool, crevice tool, Quick-release flexi crevice tool docking station, 2x batteries, and 2x chargers | Red | Only available in some markets |
| Outsize Motorhead | Digital Motorbar XL cleaner head, Hair screw tool, Combination tool, 1x battery, and 1x charger | Red | Only available from Costco retailers |
| Outsize Extra | Digital Motorbar XL cleaner head, Light pipe crevice tool, Reach under tool, Hair screw tool, Crevice tool, Combination tool, 1x battery, and 1x charger | Nickel | Only available from Costco retailers |
| Outsize Absolute+ | Laser Slim Fluffy™ cleaner head, High Torque XL cleaner head, Hair screw tool, hard bristle brush, wand clip, soft dusting brush, combination tool, crevice tool, docking station, 2x batteries, and 2x chargers | Gold |
If you encounter another variant of this vacuum, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Vacuum Comparisons
The Dyson Outsize is a full-featured cordless stick/handheld vacuum. It comes with a wide variety of tools and accessories and has a larger dirt compartment than many other alternatives, like the Dyson Cyclone V10, but it's also heavier and more difficult to maneuver.
If you're looking for alternatives, check out our list of recommendations for the best cordless stick vacuums, the best cordless vacuums for pet hair, and the best multi-surface vacuum cleaners.
The Dyson V15 Detect is better than the Dyson Outsize. The V15 is easier to store and maneuver and delivers superior cleaning performance on low- and high-pile carpets. However, the Outsize has a larger dirt compartment that doesn't need emptying as often. It comes with an extra battery, which extends its total runtime and allows you to keep cleaning for longer.
The Dyson V11 is a little more versatile than the Dyson Outsize. The V11 is easier to maintain and maneuver, is slightly more portable, and delivers superior performance on low-pile carpets. Meanwhile, the Outsize has a larger dirt compartment that doesn't need to be emptied as often and has a longer total runtime thanks to its extra battery. It also comes with a larger selection of tools and accessories.
The Dyson Cyclone V10 and the Dyson Outsize each have their advantages, meaning one may suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. The V10 is noticeably lighter, is more maneuverable, and delivers superior performance on low-pile carpets. Meanwhile, the Outsize has a larger dirt compartment that doesn't need to be emptied as often and has a longer total battery life thanks to its included second battery. It also has a docking station with room for two accessories and a wand clip that can hold two additional tools, which makes it a bit easier to store.
The Dyson V8 is slightly better than the Dyson Outsize. The V8 has fewer parts that require regular maintenance and is notably lighter and easier to maneuver. Meanwhile, the Outsize has a larger dirt compartment that won't need emptying as often, comes with more tools and accessories, including a wand clip, and has a more powerful motor. It also comes with a second battery, allowing you to quickly swap one out if you run out of charge and virtually doubling the vacuum's total runtime.
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