With the , the vacuum cleaner company announced the end of its development of corded models. This year, Dyson continues to move forth with that promise by launching the Dyson V11 Absolute, the next-generation cordless model.

Incredible suction power; Adjusts suction power automatically; Screen shows remaining run-time; Great for stairs; carpets; hard floors and pets; Good-sized bin with easy emptying

Still only one battery; Not cheap

Incredible suction power; Adjusts suction power automatically; Screen shows remaining run-time; Great for stairs, carpets, hard floors and pets; Good-sized bin with easy emptying;

Still only one battery; Not cheap;

Last year, the Dyson V10 took the nation's favourite vacuum cleaner company up a level; it was the best cordless vacuum cleaner we'd ever used and the first we'd come across we'd be happy to replace a traditional corded upright with.

High Torque head delivers superb performance; Better battery life in Boost mode than the V10; LCD display

Very expensive; Heavier than the V10; Takes longer to charge

Silly as it may sound, the V11's new LCD screen is a genuine innovation, and the High Torque head's Auto mode is ideal for those of us too lazy to switch attachments. But with minimal battery improvements and extra weight this might not win over anyone yet to be convinced by cordless.

While V10 users will be more than happy sticking with what they have, all the additional new features and options on the V11 make it a much better vacuum cleaner - indeed it's the best cordless model Dyson has released to date.

Improved cleaning performance and battery over V10 model; New LCD screen on the back gives useful battery information; Optional power modes

Can't charge and use at same time; Bin can be awkward to empty; Expensive

Dyson has innovated the humble vac yet again and made substantial improvements too. The extra power is warranted and despite initial scepticism about whether it needs a screen or not, there’s no doubt it’s a useful addition as never before have you known exactly, to the minute, when your Dyson is going to conk out. What’s more, the instruction videos which play out on the screen inch you one step closer to domestic bliss and make the whole process more convenient. With its futuristic design and added power boost it’s the most fun you can possibly have doing housework. The only problem is that all your other appliances are going to be steaming with jealousy.

Powerful; Handy accessories; Effortless to empty bin; Screen makes diagnosing and fixing problems a doddle ;

It’s expensive ;

Powerful; Handy accessories; Effortless to empty bin; Screen makes diagnosing and fixing problems a doddle ;

It’s expensive ;

Powerful; Handy accessories; Effortless to empty bin; Screen makes diagnosing and fixing problems a doddle ;

It’s expensive ;

We bought this vacuum cleaner a month ago and it's truly awesome. The suction is amazing and emptying the canister is so easy particularly when it's filled with pet fur. Never got so excited with a vacuum cleaner before!

My house is an obstacle course style challenge for vacuums. Bumpy slate tiles next to high traffic carpets catch all manner of debris from 2 outdoorsy kids and a shaggy dog. Plus, weu2019re landscaping. So dust is a constant battle. I thought my barrel vac was doing a pretty good jobu2026