Dyson V11 vs RYOBI 18V ONE+ PCL720K

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson V11
RYOBI 18V ONE+ PCL720K

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Updated Sep 22, 2025 06:58 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Our Verdict

Dyson V11

RYOBI PCL720K

The Dyson V11 is ultimately a stronger performer than the RYOBI 18V ONE+ PCL720K. The Dyson delivers much better debris-pickup performance across a variety of surfaces, and it's packed with a wider array of features. Its surface detection system allows it to automatically change its suction power setting depending on the surface you're cleaning, and its multi-stage filtration system does a much better job of locking in particles compared to the RYOBI. The Dyson is also lighter and quieter and can be bundled with more tools. On the other hand, the RYOBI feels considerably more solidly built.

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Variants

  • V11 Torque Drive (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Torque Drive+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Absolute (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Motorhead (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Outsize Origin+ (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Pro (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Origin (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Extra (Nickel/Iron)
  • V11 Plus (Nickel/Purple)
  • V11 Outsize (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Animal (Purple/Nickel)
  • PCL720K (Green)
  • PCL720B (Green)

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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Green
PCL720K
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
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Green
PCL720B
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
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Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
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Iron Gray
V11 Pro
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
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Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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Nickel/Red
V11 Outsize
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Nickel/Red
V11 Absolute Extra
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Purple/Nickel
V11 Animal
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.6
6.9

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5
6.0

Recurring Cost 
 

10
7.0

Build Quality 
 

6.5
8.0

Airflow 
 

7.4
6.1

User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
8.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Build Quality Picture
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RYOBI PCL720K Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Maintenance Picture
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RYOBI PCL720K Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
7.0

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Recurring Cost Picture
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RYOBI PCL720K Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
A32SV720

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

8.3
7.9

Storing Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Storing Picture
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RYOBI PCL720K Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
44.92" (114.1 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.45" (24.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
8.11" (20.6 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.2
6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Dirt Compartment Picture
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RYOBI PCL720K Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.12 ft (0.34 m)
1.57 ft (0.48 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.41 ft (1.04 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.7
7.2

Total Weight 
 

7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)
8.38 lbs (3.80 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.41 lbs (2.00 kg)
5.95 lbs (2.70 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.9
7.6

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
23.6 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

76 min
56 min

Recharge Time 
 

240 min
158 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Dyson V11 Picture Of Controls
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RYOBI PCL720K Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Tools And Brush Picture
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RYOBI PCL720K Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Dyson V11 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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RYOBI PCL720K Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Dyson V11 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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RYOBI PCL720K Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5
6.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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RYOBI PCL720K Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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RYOBI PCL720K High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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RYOBI PCL720K Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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RYOBI PCL720K Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.5
3.6

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

93.5 inH₂O (23.28 kPa)
30.8 inH₂O (7.68 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

5.9 inH₂O (1.48 kPa)
1.6 inH₂O (0.41 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
0.6 inH₂O (0.14 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

''Auto'', (Motorized Head Brushroll Gate Opened)
"Low Speed"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.4
6.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

62.5 CFM (1.8 m³/min)
41.1 CFM (1.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
7.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.2 dBA
79.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.4 dBA
78.6 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
6.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 Sofa Pickup Post Test
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RYOBI PCL720K Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

7.0
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 Wood Cracks Post Test
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RYOBI PCL720K Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V11 Water Pickup Post Test
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Green
PCL720K
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
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Green
PCL720B
Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
Amazon.com
 
Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
Amazon.com
 
Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
Amazon.com
 
Iron Gray
V11 Pro
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
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Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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Nickel/Red
V11 Outsize
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Nickel/Red
V11 Absolute Extra
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Purple/Nickel
V11 Animal
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