Despite its bulkiness and weight, the Dyson V11 Outsize is an excellent carpet cleaning vacuum with usable power even in the lower settings. Ergonomics takes a hit with the extra weight, but with the benefits of having a larger capacity and better range.

High airflow for a cordless vacuum (up to 59.5 CFM with the head); Excellent at cleaning embedded sand; Extra-large dirt capacity (up to 0.5 gallons or 1.89 liters); It runs for up to 85 mins with the cleaning head on eco mode (based on tests); Detachable battery (the red Outsize variant come with...

Heavy handle weight (2.2 kgs or 4.85 pounds); Tiring to use in its handheld configuration; Very noisy; Quite expensive; Nozzle’s lack of padding can scratch hard surfaces

A bigger version of the excellent V11, the Dyson V11 Outsize makes tackling larger homes easier with its big bin and extra-wide floor head. It's the most effective vacuum cleaner, with unrivalled power even on lower settings. Great battery life and a removable battery mean that this is one cleaner that can use instead of a plug-in model. You get every accessory you could possibly need, although the extension hose is a little tricky to use. If you need the biggest and best cordless cleaner, this is it.

Makes short work of large jobs; Efficient and powerful cleaning; Clever display shows real battery life;

Hose is fiddly to use; Expensive;

Its specs are fantastic, its features are great and it comes with a treasure trove of accessories. But this is a heavy vacuum cleaner that's a pain in the arm to use.

Powerful suction; Swappable battery; Wealth of accessories; LCD screen;

It’s heavy, heavy, heavy; The trigger creates added work; To swap the battery, you'll need to buy a second one separately;

Previous Dyson V-series vacuums need little introduction. Their popularity in spite of their premium price-tag says it all. If you’ve not had the pleasure, the short version is that they’re expensive, but they’re usually worth it.

The Dyson V11 Outsize is expensive and overkill but that’s okay.

Long battery life; LED indicator;

Heavy; Size can work against you when cleaning nooks, crannies and other irregular spaces;

Good vacuum but not worth the money. Your paying for a name brand.

The product with the attachments, make it an ideal product for home use. It's light, easily maneuverable around and under furniture etc. The accessories brush makes cleaning skirting boards a breeze.

I can't review this vacuum as I have yet to receive it. I ordered it over a month ago and have still not received it

Long battery life and the usual high suction that you would expect from a Dyson. This vacuum exceeded our expectations and was well worth the money.

I can vacuum my whole house on one battery

Aiming to prove that bigger is better, Dyson's V11 Outsize carries across all the technological advancements offered by its normal-sized V11 and V11 Absolute siblings, only with a much larger bin and a wider cleaning head to cover more ground in bigger households.

Covers more ground, Much larger bin, Helpful LCD screen, Removable battery

Quite heavy, Very expensive