Why buy Dyson V11 Absolute Pro over Robotic Vacuum Cleaners?

At Gizmomaniacs.com, we usually do reviews of smartphones, cameras, audio products and wearables, however, this time for a change, we tried out Dyson V11 Absolute Pro – the vacuum cleaner which is the talk of the town. We have tried out robotic vacuum cleaners in the past and as you will learn through this review, Dyson products surpass any expectations we may have from cleaning gadgets.

Dyson vacuum cleaners are considered the crème de la crème of must-have cleaning gadgets for any space- home or office. Dyson has an unmatched brand image that is synonymous with quality; a matter of immense pride for the owner of the product.

The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro is one of the most powerful and efficient vacuum cleaners in the market and it comes with a price tag of ₹52,900. The benefit of the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro is that it works cord-free and it has plenty of attachments and accessories to make usage easier and smoother. It promises the best in technology with a thorough cleaning of the spaces- floor as well as crevices.

Dyson V11 Absolute Pro design and Overview

The power and features offered by the product are a compelling means for the assertion of the price tag associated with it.

Let’s start with the numbers as they are by far the standards Dyson stands out in comparison to competitors.  Hyperdymium vacuum motor spinning at up to 1,25,000rpm to power the 14 ‘Cyclones’ and generates 185 Air Watts of suction to pull the dirt. The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro is the most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner that you can buy in India.

The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro is inspired by science fiction gun sorts (the coolest looking gadget you can find around) and made entirely of high-quality plastic. A ‘trigger’ controls the power and makes it easy to work around as it doesn’t have any dedicated power button to switch it on or off. As the company says it drains more battery if you forget to switch it off. The easy way is to simply pull the trigger to start and release it to stop it.

In the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro, you will notice a small well-rounded colored display. The button below this display gives you the option to switch between Eco, Medium and Boost power suction mode. This Button also lets you change the language and switch alerts on/off for the Dyson V11. We usually use the vacuum cleaner in Eco and Medium modes, using in Boost will last the battery power only for 10 minutes which will not help if you are trying to cover a bigger room while cleaning. Eco mode lets you work around 60 minutes and Medium mode will last till 40 minutes which is also not bad. The display also helps check the current battery level and how long it will last. The battery lasting time also depends on the attachments as some of them are moving parts that draw more power. 

You can consider purchasing an extra battery for the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro, at an additional cost.

The suction motor pulls in dirt and dust particles, including larger impurities such as cobwebs, food crumbs and scraps of paper into the sealed dustbin. The bin is a transparent chamber that let’s user see how much dirt is accumulated in it and an indicator also gives an indication of when to be emptied. Cleaning the bin is very easy with the suction intake facing downwards, and pushing on the red handle towards the bottom. It opens the lid of the bin and pushes the entire bin downwards to eject most of its contents, so you need to make sure that it goes to the disposal container directly. The volume of the bin is 0.54L

The back of the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro’s filter is the one that power-vacuums all tiny dirt and dust particles. This can be taken off separately and rinsed with running tap water.  It will need to be left to completely dry for the next 24 hrs before fitting it back with the body. Dyson also recommends replacing it every six months if you are using vacuum heavily.

Dyson V11 Absolute Pro attachments

Purchasing Dyson V11 Absolute Pro means several attachments and accessories that come in the box including multiple vacuum cleaning heads. It also has a detachable metal pipe named ‘Wand’ by Dyson, which helps to clean the floor or reach high places comfortably and easily. The length of the Wand is 75cm and has the same head fitting as the device. It comes with a wall mount with which extensions can be attached and it also helps dock it when not in use or charging.

Dyson V11 Absolute Pro accessories are not compatible with any other models. The fittings in the box include Crevice Tool, High Torque cleaner head, Combination Tool with a brush, Mattress Tool, Mini Motorised Tool, Mini Soft Dusting Brush, Soft Roller Cleaner, Up-top Adapter, and Extension Hose. Every vacuum head has a specific purpose and none can do other work easily.

The base of the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro is the removable battery with its proprietary charging socket, and the charging adapter is inside the box. Before using the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro, charge it completely for the first time. It takes 4.5 hours to charge from 0-100%. and weighs around 3kg. The average use time for in one go was 15-20 minutes, which is enough to clean a single room completely 

Battery life and Performance

The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro runs 60 minutes straight when used in Eco mode, in Medium mode, it runs for 40 minutes and Boost mode runs around 10 minutes as it drains the battery faster. While using boost mode the machine will operate on higher decibels. Therefore, we suggest using Boost mode only when it is absolutely needed. Otherwise, the Medium mode works quite well in day to day life. 

The battery life also depends on each attachment that you use. Initially to get well acquainted with the device we recommend monitoring the usage of the battery for every specific attachment. The battery life of Dyson is decent with the cord-free form factor and Hyperdymium motor.

The Dyson V11 Absolute Pro is the top line vacuum cleaner currently available in India. The Hand usage way, cord-free design and a replaceable battery which can run sufficiently to clean the house. It isn’t louder like the other traditional dirt or drum vacuum cleaners. All the attachments and accessories make cleaning easy on any surface of the house which can be carpet, hard surfaces, top of AC, shelves, beds, sofas, iron mesh and more. It works well on office chairs, unreachable corners under the bed using the wand (which works like a magic wand here) and the results were impressive.

We used a soft dusting brush to clean sofas, a Mattress Tool for the mattress in-home, Crevice Tool and Torque Drive attachment which comes with a motorised roller and brush for cleaning office chairs. The Soft Roller cleaner is the most used attachment according to me to clean the hard floors, as it cleans dust and small particles. The up-top adapter helps reach the tricky spots including ceiling fans, and top shelves. It will take some time to get used to all the attachments but once you’re familiar, it will be easy.  Vacuum Cleaners are never silent, but Dyson V11 Absolute Pro has less noise compared to other available Vacuum cleaners in the market.

Why choose Dyson V11 Absolute Pro over other Robotic vacuum cleaners?

The Robotic Vacuum cleaners come with limitations which include only floor cleaning and they can’t clean in corners, beds, sofas, curtains and many more uncountable places but the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro gives you the advantage to reach anywhere and can be used everywhere including delicate gadgets like TV’s, Laptops and more. In addition, customers of Dyson get additional Video call demos or home visit demo support. For newly purchased products, owners get demo video links with e-copy of user guides too.

If the concern is that the Dyson V11 Absolute Pro comes with a hefty price tag of ₹52,900 we would like to shed light on products that are absolutely worth the price because of the value they add to our home. The better than average robotic vacuum cleaners like iRobot Roomba i7 also comes with a steep price tag of ₹59,900. Cleanliness has become the need of the hour especially in and around the areas we live in. The value addition of a product like Dyson V11 Absolute Pro justifies the expenditure for bringing home a world-class product.