A pet peeve of mine is vacuum attachments with nowhere to put them, so I loved this feature more than I probably should.

Tools included with the V10 Animal include a combination tool, crevice tool, mini motorised tool and a soft dusting brush. The 15 cyclones are placed in two radial tiers, which preserves air pressure on its way through the vacuum and helps capture smaller dust particles. Also, it has a tiny dirt compartment that's even smaller than the Dyson V12 Detect Slim's, so you'll be emptying it constantly. Our tests are intended to mimic the characteristics of common household debris, including Fruity Cheerios, a sand and sawdust blend to simulate fine particulate debris, pet hair, and human hair, which we took from a set of hair extensions. You can quickly access help and advice online – visit our support pages for troubleshooting, how-to videos and more.When empty, we measured suction at 11kPa, or 19kPa in MAX mode; that’s on par with some of the mains-powered vacuums we reviewed last year. If you expect to vacuum a lot of larger debris like cereal, this ability will be especially important to you. In addition, the release mechanism didn't inspire any durability concerns like its larger companions. Battery life is paramount in any cordless vacuum cleaner, and while Dyson’s best case run time of twenty minutes might seem low versus competing models, considering suction is so much better, you actually spend less time overall vacuuming and that 20-minute limit never really becomes an issue. So, if you're not too bothered about the diminished (but still pretty great) performance on hard surfaces - perhaps you're going to be cleaning carpets more anyway - you may as well save the cash by checking out the latest V11 Animal deals.

Get the hottest deals available in your inbox plus news, reviews, opinion, analysis and more from the TechRadar team. Unfortunately, build quality isn't especially robust, as the mostly-plastic construction creaks and flexes slightly while in use. Its five-stage filtration system, which includes an onboard HEPA filter, does a great job of sealing in allergens like pet dander. With higher-pile carpet, agitation is important, especially when fine particulates or clingy pet hair are involved. This should make it more suited to those with dust allergies that can be exacerbated when cleaning, but with no-one on staff being a sufferer it was impossible to verify the claim.

Its floorhead features a set of built-in plastic vanes that are remarkably effective in trapping long hair, preventing it from jamming the mechanism.

I swear, that this is not refurbished or reconditioned, it must be brand new as there is not a mark or speck of dust to be seen,the box is sealed and all warranty documents included. The third is battery life: the vacuum cleaner you choose will need to last long enough to get round your home on one charge, otherwise it will take just as much effort to clean with as a corded model. The latter is a testament to the v6's suction power as well as the fine, closely-space carbon fiber bristles. The pink extension tube clips on and off easily, with terminals sending power from the vacuum to the brush head when you use one of the direct drive attachments. But because of the ease of use, due to no cords, and the Dyson reputation, I chanced on the Dyson V6.In addition to these performance tests, we tested each vacuum's suction power at the floor, via a sealed homemade box with a 1-by-6-inch slot on top and a 2-inch diameter PVC pipe connected to the side. The Dyson V11 Animal has probably caught your eye today as it's a fair whack cheaper than the V11 Absolute. The epicyclic gearbox is designed with three planetary gears that rotate around a central drive, producing high reduction for increased torque.

Dyson’s corded upright vacuum cleaners offer high performance on all floor types and are easy to manoeuvre, thanks to pioneering Ball™ technology – a glass-reinforced polypropylene ball that enhances sound insulation and protects over 100 key components, whilst allowing accurate steering and stability. Regardless of design, they all feature Dyson's proprietary cyclone technology, eliminating the need for a dirtbag.

If you need something with more power and are okay with lugging around a big and heavy appliance, consider the Dyson Ball Animal 3.