Dyson V7 vs Cyclone V10: Which Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Mar 18, 2026 06:32 PM

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Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

Our Verdict

Dyson V7

Dyson Cyclone V10

The Dyson Cyclone V10 is a pretty comprehensive upgrade over the Dyson V7. Thanks to its more powerful suction motor, the Cyclone V10 does a better job on most surface types. It also has a longer battery life and can be bundled with more tools and brushes for more specialized cleaning tasks. The V7, on the other hand, weighs less.

Variants

V7 Animal Plus (Blue)
V7 Motorhead Origin (Gray)

Cyclone V10 Absolute (Copper)
Cyclone V10 Animal (Iron)

Review

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Iron

V7 Animal

Iron

Cyclone V10 Animal

Walmart.com

Red

V7 Total Clean

Red

Cyclone V10 Motorhead

Blue

V7 Animal Plus

Copper

Cyclone V10 Absolute

Gray

V7 Motorhead Origin

Gray/Purple

V7 Motorhead

Grey

V7 Absolute

Iron/Blue

V7 Fluffy

Pink/Gray

V7 Animal Pro

Silver

V7 Advanced Origin

White

V7 Allergy

Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our vacuums test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

House

7.1

No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

House

7.1

Small Apartment

8.1

Stairs

8.4

8.3

Cars

7.9

7.8

Bare Floor Pickup

7.2

7.9

Low-Pile Carpet

7.4

Carpet Pickup

6.8

High-Pile Carpet

6.9

Pet Hair Pickup

7.2

Pets

7.2

Air Quality

8.1

Workshop

4.9

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup

6.5

8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.0

6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Dyson Cyclone V10 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.5

7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup

8.0

7.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance

7.5

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Cracks

6.5

7.5

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Design

Build Quality

6.5

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum Type

Stick/Handheld

In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

Storing

6.8

8.3

Storing Picture

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Height

47.24" (120.0 cm)

46.85" (119.0 cm)

Width

9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth

8.27" (21.0 cm)

11.81" (30.0 cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

Dirt Compartment Size

6.9

Dirt Compartment Picture

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.09 gal (0.35 L)

0.12 gal (0.45 L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

Runtime

6.5

Minimum Runtime

9 min

Maximum Runtime

63 min

Battery

5.6

6.5

Minimum Battery Life

7.5 min

9 min

Maximum Battery Life

33 min

63 min

Recharge Time

170 min

165 min

Recharge Dock

Yes

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Swappable Battery

User-Serviceable Battery

Yes

Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

2.00 ft (0.61 m)

Minimum Wand Length

0.98 ft (0.30 m)

1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length

3.38 ft (1.03 m)

3.22 ft (0.98 m)

Total Range

N/A

User Maintenance

7.0

6.5

Maintenance Picture

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

Portability

8.3

8.1

Total Weight

5.22 lbs (2.37 kg)

5.97 lbs (2.71 kg)

Weight In Hand

2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)

3.68 lbs (1.67 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

Recurring Cost

Recurring Cost Picture

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

No bag

Filter Part Number

967478-01

969082-01

HEPA Filter Part Number

N/A

No HEPA Filter

Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

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Rotating Head

Yes

Power Adjustment

Yes

Self-Propelled

Headlights

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

None

Blower Mode

Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

Mobility

Portability

8.3

8.1

Total Weight

5.22 lbs (2.37 kg)

5.97 lbs (2.71 kg)

Weight In Hand

2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)

3.68 lbs (1.67 kg)

Carrying Handle

Yes

Maneuverability

7.5

Maneuverability Video

Alternative Configuration

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Range

Cordless

Yes

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

2.00 ft (0.61 m)

Minimum Wand Length

0.98 ft (0.30 m)

1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length

3.38 ft (1.03 m)

3.22 ft (0.98 m)

Total Range

N/A

Air Quality

Particle Filtration

9.9

Operation Video

Particle Filtration

Preview Graph

Average PM10 Concentration

0.2 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration

0.2 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Air Quality During Emptying

4.0

Emptying Video

Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

6.5

8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.0

6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.5

7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

8.0

7.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Suction

5.4

7.5

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

43.3 inH₂O (10.79 kPa)

63.7 inH₂O (15.86 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)

5.2 inH₂O (1.30 kPa)

Normal Head Suction

1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)

2.3 inH₂O (0.58 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"Powerful suction"

"Suction Mode 2", (Soft Roller Cleaner Head)

Hose Diameter

1.3" (3.2 cm)

Airflow

6.6

7.2

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Hose Airflow

47.8 CFM (1.4 m³/min)

58.7 CFM (1.7 m³/min)

Noise

8.5

8.2

Noise Video

Bare Floor

70.5 dBA

74.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

72.1 dBA

73.0 dBA

Maneuverability

7.5

Maneuverability Video

Pet Hair Furniture Performance

7.5

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Cracks

6.5

7.5

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

1.0

3.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Stain Pickup Post Test

Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Dyson Cyclone V10 Water Pickup Post Test

Mopping Capabilities

Stains

1.0

3.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Wet Compatible

Check Price

Iron

V7 Animal

Iron

Cyclone V10 Animal

Walmart.com

Red

V7 Total Clean

Red

Cyclone V10 Motorhead

Blue

V7 Animal Plus

Copper

Cyclone V10 Absolute

Gray

V7 Motorhead Origin

Gray/Purple

V7 Motorhead

Grey

V7 Absolute

Iron/Blue

V7 Fluffy

Pink/Gray

V7 Animal Pro

Silver

V7 Advanced Origin

White

V7 Allergy