Dyson Ltd is a British company founded in 1993 by James Dyson, an inventor and industrial designer. In the late 1970's Mr Dyson had the idea of cyclonic separation as a means of replacing the vacuum bag. After many years and many prototypes he managed to get his design licensed by a Japanese company. He used the money from the license to set up his own manufacturing company and today Dyson has become one of the best-known vacuum cleaner brands in the world. There are Dyson uprights, canisters and handheld/stick-vacs and they tend to be expensive.
| Model | Type | Avg Rating / 100 |
| Dyson V15 Detect | Stick Vacuum | 96 |
| Dyson Ball Animal 2 | Upright Vacuum | 94 |
| Dyson V8 Absolute | Stick Vacuum | 94 |
| Dyson V11 Outsize | Stick Vacuum | 94 |
| Dyson Ball Animal 3 | Upright Vacuum | 93 |
| Dyson V12 Detect Slim | Upright Vacuum | 93 |
In the above table an effort has been made to highlight machines currently available
We recently got our hands on an updated version of the Dyson V11 Outsize and it became apparent that they have made some significant changes. We first reviewed the Outsize back in 2020 and it scored a very high 94/100. So, have these changes made the latest version better or worse? In this update we find out.
Avg. consumer rating = 93/100
Dyson cordless vacuums have become increasingly popular over the past 5 to 6 years, however they’ve also become increasingly heavier. Enter the Dyson V12 Detect Slim. It has all of the features and technology of the top Dyson machines, but it is more compact and lightweight. To achieve this however, Dyson has had to take some shortcuts. In this review we investigate the V12’s features and we run it through a host of tests, including performance on carpet, on hard floor, on hair, and on edges. In addition, we test the run time and noise level.
Many people are asking if they should get the newer Dyson Ball Animal 3 or if they should stick with the tried and true Dyson Ball Animal 2? It’s a good question. The machines are very similar, but there are some key differences that will determine which vacuum is the best for you. In this article we compare the Dyson Ball Animal 3 to the Dyson Ball Animal 2 and help you make the right decision.
So what did we like and what did we not like about our Dyson Ball Animal 3? Let’s look at the pros and cons.
Avg. consumer rating = 86/100
Billed as the most powerful Dyson canister vacuum on the market today, the Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro is also something of a technical marvel. Like all vacuums from Dyson, this machine is bagless, however the Cinetic machines have a technology that requires no filter maintenance. All you have to do is empty it once in a while. It sounds fantastic, and it is, but it does come with a few potential downsides. We have noticed that Cinetic vacuums tend to be a little heavier and a little more expensive. So it’s really something of a tossup. It may be ideal for some people but not for others.
Avg. consumer rating = 93/100
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 is the latest upright vacuum cleaner in the Dyson stable. The term “Animal” denotes that this machine is designed for households with pets. This vacuum is hugely powerful and also a bit of a handful to wield. In our opinion the Animal 3 is something of a brute. It does a fantastic job of pulling up almost everything you throw at it - both carpet and hard floors - and it has the added convenience of a no-tangle cleaner head (no more pulling/cutting hair off the brushroll). However, it is on the heavy side and it takes some effort to move it around, despite the maneuverabiity of “Ball Technology”.
Avg. consumer rating = 89/100
The Dyson Omni-glide is unlike any other cordless machine we’ve seen from Dyson. It is a lightweight, slim, omnidirectional vacuum cleaner with two counter-rotating soft brushrolls, and it is designed specifically for hard floor cleaning. It is also highly maneuverable and versatile, operating as both a stick vacuum and a handheld vacuum. In this review we perform cleaning tests on hard surfaces, hair and edges. In addition, we test the unit’s noise level, run times, and we look at its specifications and features.
The V15 Detect is Dyson’s latest cordless stick vacuum and like every new Dyson machine it is making headlines. To see if all the hype was true we tested the V15 on carpet and hard floors, on edges and on hair. We also performed run time tests and looked at a host of the vacuum’s features, including the green laser in the fluffy cleaner head. Like every vacuum the V15 has some good points and some not-so-good points. We walk through them all in this article – and we have included videos that show and discuss every point.
Our Dyson V15 vs V11 comparison includes carpet cleaning tests, hair cleaning tests, hard floor cleaning tests, noise level tests, battery life tests and much more. The V11 is the V15’s predecessor and while similar, there are a lot of differences between the two cordless vacuums. One may be a better choice than the other but it really depends on your budget and your cleaning needs.
Avg. consumer rating = 96/100
Is this the best Dyson stick vacuum to date? It may well be. In this review we run the Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum through a host of tests and look at the unit’s many features. The V15 is a stick vac and a handheld vac so it is very versatile (vehicles, homes, stairs, etc). Unlike any of its predecessors it comes with special no-tangle tools which make it a great choice for homes with pets. It is designed for carpet and hard floors, and has a click-in battery which will double your run time if you buy a second battery. The V15 also has a few other tricks up its sleeve including a bright green laser in the cleaner head.
Dyson recently released the new cordless kid on the block – the Dyson V11 Outsize. But what makes this cordless machine special and how is it different from the already popular Dyson V11 Torque Drive? In this article we walk you through the differences and discuss which vacuum is best for your cleaning needs.
Avg. consumer rating = 94/100
The Dyson V11 Outsize is essentially a normal V11 on steroids. It has a bigger cleaner head, more cyclones, a larger dust bin, and one version of the Outsize comes with 2 batteries. This is the unit you need if you have a large area to clean but you still want cordless convenience.
Does it have a downside? Sure, it’s larger and heavier, but if you get it for the right reasons it’s a great machine.
We demystify the Dyson stick vacs and help you make the best buying decision.
With the release of the Dyson V11 cordless stick vacuum many consumers are pondering whether or not to buy its predecessor the V10 or to try the new kid on the block, the V11. In this article we analyze, discuss and test both vacuums in order to help you make the right choice.Avg. consumer rating = 91/100
Dyson is starting to close the performance gap between lightweight cordless vacuums and full-size corded uprights or canister vacuums. The cordless stick vacuum has always been a compromise. You get a light, easy to move vacuum that is not tethered by a power cord, however the limited battery power usually results in either average suction, limited run times, or both. Not so with the V11. It uses an advanced motor, a large powerful battery, and a host of other technology to deliver long run times and also very respectable suction. No, it is still not a match for your Dyson Ball Animal 2 upright vacuum, but to date this is as close to full-size vacuum cleaning ability that we’ve seen in a stick vac.
So you’ve decide to buy a V10! Well don't - at least until you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each model. It can be a little confusing given that there are three popular models with rather non-descript names – the Absolute, the Animal and the Motorhead. So which one is right for you? Avg. consumer rating = 88/100
We just got our hands on the Dyson V10 Cyclone Motorhead cordless vacuum. Usually the Dyson stick vacs within a series (V6, V7, V8, V10) are very similar – therefore individual reviews of each model really aren’t necessary. However, in the case of the V10 Motorhead it is sufficiently different from the V10 Absolute and V10 Animal that it warrants a special look. During our analysis/testing we found that we really like this cordless vacuum – it packs most of the punch of the more expensive V10’s for less money. In fact, if you have certain cleaning needs this could be the best choice.
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Hello!I'm Nigel Russco, a 50 year old professional engineer who loves to review vacuums, and I’ve been doing just that since 2008.
I strive to write unbiased, intelligent vacuum cleaner reviews and I provide a score for each and every vacuum I investigate. My goal is to help you find the best vacuum for your cleaning needs.
Also, watch my video reviews on the Vacuum Cleaner Advisor YouTube Channel.
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