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Dyson V11 vs V7

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDirt CompartmentIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Products

Dyson V11
Dyson V7

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Dyson V11 Picture

Track

Dyson V7 Picture

Track

Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
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Our Verdict

Dyson V11

Dyson V7

The Dyson V11 outclasses the Dyson V7. The V11 has a far more powerful motor, a larger dustbin, and a higher-capacity battery that allows for longer runtime. That said, the V7 is a little lighter.

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Variants

  • V11 Torque Drive (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Torque Drive+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V7 Animal Plus (Blue)
  • V7 Motorhead Origin (Gray)

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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Blue
V7 Animal Plus
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
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Gray
V7 Motorhead Origin
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
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Gray/Purple
V7 Motorhead
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
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Grey
V7 Absolute
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Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
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Iron
V7 Animal
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Iron Gray
V11 Pro
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Iron/Blue
V7 Fluffy
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
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Pink/Gray
V7 Animal Pro
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Red
V7 Total Clean
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Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
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Silver
V7 Advanced Origin
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Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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White
V7 Allergy
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Nickel/Red
V11 Outsize
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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
7.2

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Dyson V11 Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
967478-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
N/A
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Storing 
 

8.3
6.8

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
47.24" (120.0 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
8.27" (21.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.2
6.9

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.09 gal (0.35 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)
0.98 ft (0.30 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.38 ft (1.03 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.7
8.3

Total Weight 
 

7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)
5.22 lbs (2.37 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.41 lbs (2.00 kg)
2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.9
5.6

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
7.5 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

76 min
33 min

Recharge Time 
 

240 min
170 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

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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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

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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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
8.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Suction 
 

7.5
5.4

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

93.5 inH₂O (23.28 kPa)
43.3 inH₂O (10.79 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

5.9 inH₂O (1.48 kPa)
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

''Auto'', (Motorized Head Brushroll Gate Opened)
"Powerful suction"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.4
6.6

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

62.5 CFM (1.8 m³/min)
47.8 CFM (1.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.2 dBA
70.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.4 dBA
72.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
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Cracks 
 

7.0
6.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

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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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Blue
V7 Animal Plus
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
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Gray
V7 Motorhead Origin
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
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Gray/Purple
V7 Motorhead
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
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Grey
V7 Absolute
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Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
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Iron
V7 Animal
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Iron Gray
V11 Pro
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Iron/Blue
V7 Fluffy
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
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Pink/Gray
V7 Animal Pro
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Red
V7 Total Clean
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Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
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Silver
V7 Advanced Origin
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Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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White
V7 Allergy
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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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