17 Jan
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Dyson Outsize Absolute+ Review: the ultimate stick vac

Dyson Outsize Absolute+ being used on a kitchen floor.

Dyson Outsize Absolute+

RRP $899.99

"The Dyson Outsize Absolute+ is one of the most powerful and versatile handheld vacuums on the market."

benefits

  • Powerful

  • Automatically adjustable suction power

  • Large selection of tools and accessories included

  • Larger cleaning head for faster vacuuming

  • Larger dust bin for less frequent emptying

  • Laser sight works wonders

disadvantage

  • Heavier than average stick vacuum, especially when used as a handheld vacuum

  • It takes 4.5 hours to charge the batteries

  • Expensive

There's no denying that Dyson has done more for the modern vacuum cleaner industry than any other manufacturer. It's single-handedly made vacuums stronger, longer-lasting and – if we're being honest – better-looking, and I say that as one person who's had the opportunity to review dozens of vacuums and several Dyson models over the years.

The Dyson Absolute+ offers near unparalleled cleaning.

The Dyson Outsize Absolute+ has a 150% larger dust bin, 25% larger cleaning head and swappable batteries for longer cleaning sessions of up to 120 minutes.

Dyson's Outsize Absolute+ is a new cordless stick vacuum designed to bridge the gap between the lightweight, hyper-portable cordless machines it's already known for (like the V10 and V15 models) and larger, more powerful stands. In this case, the Dyson Outsize Absolute+ has been specifically designed for larger and more carpeted North American homes, so it's been outfitted with a bigger bin, a bigger cleaning head, more suction and an extra battery, as well as some new gadgets like a laser. I had the opportunity to try the Dyson V11 Outsize Absolute+ in real life at my home for a few weeks. It was like this.

The Dyson Outsize Absolute+ has a 150% larger dust bin, a 25% larger cleaning head and swappable batteries for longer cleaning sessions of up to 120 minutes runtime compared to the V10 and V15 models.

You get quite a lot in the package; There's the main vacuum handle with an integrated dust bin and filter, plus a small screen on the back that shows battery life and different cleaning modes.

What do you get with Dyson Outsize Absolute+?

There are three main cleaning heads and several accessories.

The Dyson Outsize Absolute+ with three attachments of its many attachments.

There are so many accessories that I had a hard time using them all.

XL cleaning head with high torque

You could call this the main cleaning head, and it's the largest brush head option in the pack. It uses Dyson's Dynamic Load Sensor to automatically adjust power to different floor types, allowing you to deep clean between carpet and hard floor without having to switch accessories.

Laser Slim Fluffy cleaning head

With its cozy space-age name, this tool must be something special, right? It is. A fluffy brush is primarily designed for hard floors, as these fluffy rollers capture and attract fine dust particles, not scatter them, thanks to anti-static fibers. The laser, which is generated when you turn it on, shines light horizontally across your floors and catches particles so you can see them better.

hair screw tool

The hair screw tool's tapered anti-tangle brush bar captures long hair, fibers and pet hair, but is also designed to prevent hair and fibers from tangling around the roller. This happens with almost every other vacuum cleaner. With its cone shape, the hair should eventually make its way from the brush to the bin.

There are so many accessories that I had a hard time using them all. As for other attachments and accessories, there's a combination tool with a brush, crevice tool, and dusting brush, as well as an extra battery, cable, and some fasteners and clips. All parts (including filters) are washable.

Battery life and charging

One of the selling points of this vacuum cleaner is that it has 120 minutes of battery life. The Dyson V15 or V11, on the other hand, comes to 60 minutes. Is that because Dyson's battery technology has improved? In a word: no.

The Outsize Absolute+ comes with a second battery. This doubles the stated runtime. You'll need to have your second battery charged and ready to really make use of those 120 minutes; otherwise it is about 60 minutes per battery.

Fully charging one of the batteries takes a long 4.5 hours.

Cleaning with Dyson Outsize Absolute+

I figured adding lasers to your vacuum would be about as relevant as adding lasers to sharks. color me wrong

This vacuum cleaner is extremely easy to use and although it's noticeably heavier than the Dyson V15, it's still easy to transport. The tools and cleaning heads simply snap in and out without pulling or binding.

The Dyson Outsize Absolute+ cleaned all the surfaces of my house really well. It drives dirt out of carpets (like dried dog paw prints) and removes pet hair well; It's really amazing to see what ends up in the dustbin. It easily breathes in dog hair, crumbs, dirt and dust on hardwood floors.

When it comes to the two new specialized cleaning heads, I have to say that I was blown away by the Laser Slim Fluffy cleaning head. To be honest, I thought adding lasers to your vacuum was about as relevant as adding lasers to sharks. color me wrong

The Dyson Outsize Absolute+ uses a laser to indicate dirt and dust on the floor.

The laser does a stunning job of making seemingly invisible dirt, dust and particles glow. When I first used it I had already vacuumed the day before and thought there would be nothing to see. Boy was I wrong.

The green laser cuts across the ground surface at an oblique angle just right to illuminate dirt, debris and dust bunnies like small Christmas trees. It made hard-to-see dirt easy to see in both low and bright light conditions.

The Hair Screw Tool worked great. After attacking a dog bed, some upholstery, and then even the carpet, the tapered brush has absolutely no hair wrapped around it; no detangling necessary.

I think I should save some ink for the main cleaner head. To say it works great and cleans a large area quickly seems sort of an afterthought after writing about its siblings.

Emptying the container is easy and clean

One of the nice features of the Outsize Absolute+, which has been carried over from other models, is the point-and-shoot function for emptying the reservoir. After removing the tools, simply press the lever on the side to flip open the bottom of the bin and it will fall straight into the trash. No need to touch dirt or get your hands dirty.

Our opinion

Overall, the Dyson Outsize Absolute+ is by far the best large format stick vacuum on the market today. It cleans great and I can't complain about that. From carpet to hard floors, it's got you covered. It's definitely bigger and covers more area than the other, smaller Dyson models. I will say that it's heavy and especially less maneuverable when trying to use it handheld (e.g. with the mini motorized hair screw tool) but I think that's the price to pay for the performance and the larger trash can is payable. The new laser sight and anti-tangle head are ridiculously versatile additions that work amazingly well.

Is there a better alternative?

Dyson is quite the leader when it comes to vacuum cleaners of all kinds, so is there a better option? Probably not. But if you want to save some money on a similar vacuum, Dyson's other models like the Dyson V10 have similar features and technology at a cheaper price. I also recently tried the Samsung Jet 90 stick vacuum and while it's pretty good, it doesn't have the same power, size advantages, in-line construction or Frikkin laser as the Outsize Absolute+.

How long it will take?

I bought one of the first Dyson corded handheld vacuums about 18 years ago and it still runs great. Likewise, my Dyson V11 Animal model is over three years old and I've never had a single problem with it. I have every reason to expect the Outsize Absolute to have top-notch build quality.

Should I buy it?

Absolutely! If you need a new vacuum cleaner with no trailing cord but the power of an upright and amazing new and useful cleaning head, then this stick vacuum gives you the power to clean your whole home. With powerful suction for carpets, this vacuum cleaner can also pick up dust on hard floors.

Overall this is a great vacuum for my home which has a fully carpeted basement and all hard floors upstairs and I think this could finally give my older corded Dyson a happy retirement.

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19 Apr
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Dyson V11 Outsize review: In This Case, Bigger is Better

Dyson V11 oversized cleaning

"A full-size cleaning foot and 18 cyclones of air make this cordless vacuum cleaner clean like no other."

  • Super suction power

  • Self-cleaning trash can

  • LCD screen

  • Large trash can

  • Large cleaning foot

  • Expensive

  • No self-cleaning filters

The Dyson V11 outsize is exactly what it sounds like. It's bigger than any other Dyson wireless vacuum on the market and, at $ 800, more expensive than the other leaders in the wireless vacuum category. Do its size and capabilities justify the price?

Here's what we liked about this powerful cordless device and what we didn't like.

Bigger and better

Think of the outsize as the older brother of the Dyson V11 torque drive. The outsize has almost the same functions as the torque, it is only bigger. The container is 150 percent larger and is the same size as a container that you would find in a corded vacuum cleaner. This is great because you don't have to empty it as often. The cleaning head is also 25 percent larger, which is the same size as most upright vacuum cleaners.

Dyson V11 oversized cleaningAlina Bradford / Digital Trends

Somehow, Dyson was able to add these additional features and make the outsize less than a pound heavier than the V11 Torque Drive. This means that it weighs 7.85 Pounds overall, slightly heavier than its biggest competitor, the Tineco Pure One S12that weighs 6.61 lbs.

A clean swing

The Outsize is a monster when it comes to sucking up clutter. The motor rotates the brush bar up to 60 times per second at 125,000 rpm and generates 18 cyclones to generate centrifugal forces of up to 79,000 Gs to suck up lint and dust. The six-layer filter system traps 99.99 percent of the particles, which are only 0.3 micrometers in size, to ensure that these little guys don't escape.

Dyson V11 outsize displayAlina Bradford / Digital Trends

The overall performance is controlled by three different modes. Eco mode has less suction power and offers a longer battery life. The auto mode automatically adjusts the suction power to the needs of your floor and the boost mode is basically a super suction mode. The elegant LCD display on the handle of the outsize shows which mode you are in and when there is a blockage.

I wonder if the pull is too strong.

It all sounds good, but how well does it really suck? As I tested, my huskies accidentally took egg shells from the trash can and crumbled them all over the carpet. The outsize soaked them up in one pass in auto mode, no problem, and even soaked up any piece of husky hair without clogging it up. In fact, I wonder if the pull is too strong. There were times when I had big problems pushing the cleaning foot across the floor, especially in boost mode.

Dyson V11 oversized canister and handleAlina Bradford / Digital Trends

The cleaning foot consists of two bristle lines that are wrapped around the roller. It does a really good job of clearing up clutter, although it seems to have some problems throwing small pieces around. I tried cleaning up some nerd candy that I dropped on the floor, for example, and the brush tossed the tiny candy all over the place. On the top, hair and pieces of thread don't seem to be wrapped around the brush. This is a big win for people with long hair.

Clean the cleaner

I really like how easy it is to empty the 0.5 gallon container. You simply lower it into the trash can, press the release button and all the dust falls directly into the trash can. Most other vacuum cleaners, both cordless and not, have a filter in the container that can trap dog hair, lint, and other debris and prevent them from falling out of the canister. This means that you have to put your hand inside to free everything that's up there. Outsize has solved the hand-in-bin problem. When you press the canister release button, the entire canister moves down from the filter. This frees everything that is trapped.

Dyson V11 outsize canister openedAlina Bradford / Digital Trends

One thing the outsize lacks is a self-cleaning tool for its filters, like the one included in the Tineco Pure One S12. This is only a small point of criticism when you consider how well this wireless vacuum cleaner cleans. By regularly cleaning the filter, the vacuum cleaner sucks better and extends the life of the vacuum. To clean a filter, you need to dust it in a trash can, rinse it with clean water, and air dry it, which doesn't take much work.

Battery life

The outsize has a running time that is comparable to other first-class cordless vacuum cleaners. For example, the Tineco Pure One S12 runs for 100 minutes and the Roborock H6 can clean for about 90 minutes, while the outsize can run for up to 120 minutes. The runtime of course depends on the energy mode used, the soil type and the type of attachments used.

While I was doing outsize on auto on a low pile carpet, the display on the handle showed me that the run time was a little over 40 minutes. Under the same conditions in Eco mode, the display indicated that I had about 65 minutes of cleaning time and Boost had about 10 minutes of cleaning time. This is not bad for a vacuum cleaner. I was hoping to see the 120 minutes appear on the screen, but no matter what I did, I couldn't make it. That was a little disappointment.

The outsize also has replaceable batteries and two chargers. So if you have a really big job, you can keep going as long as you want. However, each pack takes 4.5 hours to charge.

Not so loud

Dyson V11 oversized cleaning footAlina Bradford / Digital Trends

The outsize is quieter than many vacuum cleaners, but don't expect to be able to watch TV while vacuuming. It won't blow your ears, though there are moments when you wonder if you have hearing loss. When the outsize switches to boost mode, it is understandably very loud. Fortunately, you don't need it very often.

Our opinion

If you want a cordless vacuum that works like a wired post, the Dyson V11 Outsize ($ 800) is a good choice. It has a large container, a large brush and a lot of power for most cleaning tasks. The suction power is strong and very difficult to beat and the battery life is pretty good. Overall, it's an excellent vacuum.

Is there a better alternative?

It is quite a bit more expensive than the top of the line Tineco Pure One S12 ($ 430) and a little heavier. There are no self-cleaning filters like the S12, but if you want a cordless vacuum that cleans like a post, you can't beat the outsize.

How long it will take?

Dyson doesn't have a great track record with longevity in its cordless vacuum cleaners. In fact, consumer reports found that almost half of Dyson's vacuum cleaners develop problems within the first five years. This includes V-rated vacuum cleaners. I hope the outsize breaks away from this trend, but it seems to be very similar to its predecessors.

Fortunately, there is a 2-year warranty on parts and labor. When I turned to Dyson, they disproved the reliability of the results of the consumer report, and a representative said: “We conduct stringent battery life tests, including thousands of battery life cycles, when we develop our products. We also run very intensive reliability tests where we subject our machines to the worst conditions to ensure that they can withstand the long term use our owners expect. "

Should you buy it

Yes. I would definitely recommend it.

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