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Our editorial team selected the vacuums on this list based on actual customer reviews and personal experience with the products. For each category, we carefully selected parameters based on our research and identified the products with the highest review score within those parameters.
With a 4.7-star rating across more than 3,800 reviews sourced from Appliances Online, Google Reviews and Harvey Norman, the Dyson V11 Outsize Cordless vacuum was the highest-scoring model we considered.
Not only does it have the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum, but it also comes with a smart cleaner head that automatically adapts between carpet and hard flooring.
With a large 1.9-litre bin and an extra-wide 32cm cleaner head, the V11 Outsize has been engineered to clean more floor space in one go, making it a great option for those with larger homes.
It also easily transforms into a handheld vacuum and comes with five additional tools to help you get into every nook and crevice.
We even reviewed it for ourselves and were impressed by the LCD screen on the top of the vacuum, which displays the power mode currently in use (Auto, Boost or Eco) along with the remaining battery time down to the very last second.
If you prefer a corded vacuum to a stick vacuum, the Cinetic Big Ball Animal+ is our top pick from Dyson.
Customers rated the vacuum 4.3 stars across more than 450 reviews sourced from The Good Guys, Appliances Online and Google Reviews, largely due to its efficiency at removing pet hair from carpet.
The cleaner head's stiff nylon bristles are designed to deep-clean carpets and rugs, effectively removing even the finest of dust particles from any given flooring.
Its Big Ball design makes it easy to steer and manoeuvre and also makes it easy to set upright if it ever falls over.
The Cinetic Big Ball Animal+ is also Dyson's most powerful barrel vacuum and features a hygienic bin emptying system in place of bin bags.
Priced at $799, the V8 Animal Extra Cordless vacuum is much more affordable than most other stick vacuums by the Dyson brand.
While still quite pricey, you can often find the model on sale for around $599, making it a truly budget-friendly alternative to the more recent models.
Though it doesn't possess all the bells and whistles of the V10 and V11 lines, it does offer some similar perks, such as hygienic bin emptying and whole-machine filtration.
It also possesses up to 40 minutes of fade-free power and is excellent at removing dirt and hair from carpets, making it a great option for pet owners.
The lightweight nature of the product makes it easy to manoeuvre too, especially when compared to the V11 range, which is almost a kilo heavier.
The Dyson V8 Animal Extra Cordless vacuum received a customer score of 4.5 stars from more than 690 reviews sourced from Appliances Online, The Good Guys and Harvey Norman.
Coming in with a 4.7-star rating across more than 14,300 reviews sourced from Google Reviews, David Jones and the Dyson online store, the V8 Absolute was one of the highest rated Dyson vacuums we considered.
It was also cheaper than the other high scorers, which is why we chose it as the best for this category.
The V8 Absolute arrives with two cleaner heads; the first of which is a direct-drive cleaner head with soft anti-static carbon fibre filaments to remove fine dust from hard floors.
The second is a Fluffy Cleaner head, which removes fine dust from hard floors for a truly thorough clean.
It also possesses both a normal power mode and a MAX mode, which can be used for a more powerful clean, and comes with a lightweight design that makes it easy to clean hard-to-reach areas.
The Dyson V8 Absolute has a run-time of up to 40 minutes and comes with 4 separate tools to optimise household cleaning.
To determine our top pick for this category, we compared the suction power of each vacuum as carpets require higher suction for a thorough clean.
Our winner was the Dyson V11 Outsize Pro Vacuum, which came in with a 4.5-star rating from more than 100 reviews left on the Dyson site.
According to Dyson, the model has the most powerful suction of any cordless vacuum currently on the market, making it ideal for deep cleaning carpets and rugs.
It also features a lithium-ion battery that lends the vacuum fade-free power, setting it apart from other models on the market that reduce suction power as the battery fades.
Additionally, the Dyson V11 Outsize Pro offers up to 60 minutes of run time (which can be extended to 120 minutes with an extra battery), a large 1.9L bin and a 32cm wide smart cleaning head that automatically switches suction power between carpet and hard flooring.
Featuring a direct-drive cleaner head to remove ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets, the V8 Animal Extra is a top choice for pet owners.
The vacuum received a 4.7-star rating across more than 290 reviews sourced from Appliances Online and Harvey Norman with many reviewers commenting on its powerful suction.
Its lightweight, ergonomic design makes it easy to move around, while five additional tools help to further enhance cleaning.
While priced at $799, it's also quite common to find the V8 Animal Extra on sale for $599, which makes it much more affordable than the later V10 and V11 models.
The one downside is the battery life, which only lasts up to 40 minutes and may not be enough for those with larger homes.
Not only does the V11 Outsize have the most powerful suction of any Dyson vacuum, but it has also been specially designed for those with larger homes to clean.
The vacuum is fitted with an extra-wide 32cm smart cleaner head to vacuum more flooring in one pass, while the bin has been upgraded to 1.9L (a big step up from the 0.76L capacity of the V10 models).
It also possesses a runtime of up to 60 minutes – which can be extended to 120 minutes thanks to a clever click-in battery system – effectively solving the issue of battery life for larger homes.
As with most of Dyson's models, the V11 Outsize can transform into a handheld vacuum and comes with several different attachments to clean additional areas of the home.
The vacuum received a 4.7-star rating across more than 3,800 reviews sourced from Appliances Online, Google Reviews and Harvey Norman.
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Methodology
1 Brand Considered
17 Products Compared
7 Winners Chosen
We compared 17 different stick and corded Dyson vacuums and chose our picks based on our personal experience with the products and real customer reviews sourced from popular appliance stores.
We excluded some models that are now off market or difficult to find.
The products on this list are chosen by our editorial team and are not selected based on commercial relationships.
We compared vacuum models from each of Dyson's stick vacuum ranges (V11, V10, V8 and V7), along with four Dyson barrel models and one upright Dyson model.
We eliminated products that are discontinued or difficult to find in Australian stores.
We then defined parameters for each category and compared customer ratings sourced from popular appliance sites to determine the products that were consistently highly rated. We also took into account our own experience with some products, based on reviews that we have previously written. However, we still used consumer scores to determine what we believe to be the best Dyson vacuum for each category.
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How to compare Dyson vacuums
When comparing vacuum cleaners, there are a number of things to take into consideration:
Battery life: If you're opting for a stick vacuum, it's best to take a look at the size of your home and consider how long a proper vacuum will take. Then, look for a model with a run time to suit.
Surface type: If your home has lots of rugs or carpeting, you'll need a vacuum with powerful suction in order to clean ground-in dirt and hair.
Price: While some vacuums are worth paying extra for, you don't need to spend a fortune to get your hands on a decent model. Take the time to compare vacuums and come up with a list of the features that you would ultimately like your vacuum to have. From there, you can compare reputable brands to find a product that suits your budget.
To find out which Dyson vacuum best suits your needs, you can see an overview of each model below, courtesy of Dyson:
Product
RRP
Specs overview
Highlight specs
Dyson V11 Outsize Pro vacuum
$1,349
Cyclone technology:18 concentric array cyclones
Bin volume: 1.9L
Filtration: Advanced whole-machine filtration
Height: 29.8cm
Length:127.6cm
Width: 32cm
Weight: 3.56kg
Charge time: 4.5 hours
Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
Automatically adapts between carpet and hard floor
LCD screen shows remaining run time
40% more suction power than a Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum
Hygienic bin emptying
Quickly transforms to a handheld
32cm head width
2 cleaner heads and 8 tools included
Dyson V11 Outsize vacuum
$1,299
Cyclone technology:18 concentric array cyclones
Bin volume: 1.9L
Filtration: Advanced whole-machine filtration
Height: 29.8cm
Length:127.6cm
Width: 32cm
Weight: 3.56kg
Charge time: 4.5 hours
Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
Automatically adapts between carpet and hard floor
LCD screen shows remaining run time
40% more suction power than a Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum
Hygienic bin emptying
Quickly transforms to a handheld
32cm head width
2 cleaner heads and 5 tools included
Dyson V11 Complete Pro vacuum
$1,249
Cyclone technology: 14 concentric array cyclones
Bin volume: 0.76L
Filtration: Advanced whole-machine filtration
Height: 26.1cm
Length: 128.6cm
Width: 25cm
Weight: 3.09kg
Charge time: 4.5 hours
Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
Automatically adjusts power across floor types
40% more suction power than a Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum
25cm head width
2 cleaner heads and 8 tools included
Dyson V11 Absolute Extra vacuum
$1,199
Cyclone technology: 14 concentric array cyclones
Bin volume: 0.76L
Filtration: Advanced whole-machine filtration
Height: 26.1cm
Length: 128.6cm
Width: 25cm
Weight: 3.09kg
Charge time: 4.5 hours
Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
Automatically adjusts power across floor types
40% more suction power than a Dyson Cyclone V10 vacuum
25cm cleaner head width
2 cleaner heads and 5 tools included
Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute+ vacuum
$1,099
Cyclone technology: 14 concentric array cyclones
Bin volume: 0.76L
Filtration: Whole-machine filtration
Height: 25cm
Length: 124.9cm
Width: 25.9cm
Weight: 2.67kg
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
30% more suction power than a Dyson V8 vacuum
Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
2 cleaner heads and 7 extra tools included
Lightweight and versatile
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal+ vacuum
$999
Cyclone technology: 14 concentric array cyclones
Bin volume: 0.76L
Filtration: Whole-machine filtration
Height: 25cm
Length: 124.9cm
Width: 25.9cm
Weight: 2.67kg
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Up to 60 minutes of fade-free power
30% more suction power than a Dyson V8 vacuum
2 cleaner heads and 6 extra tools included
Lightweight and versatile
Dyson V8 Absolute vacuum
$899
Cyclone technology: 2 Tier Radical cyclone
Bin volume: 0.54L
Filtration: Whole-machine filtration
Height: 25cm
Length: 124.4cm
Width: 22.4cm
Weight: 2.61kg
Charge time: 5 hours
Up to 40 minutes of fade-free power
Powerful suction for versatile cleaning
Direct-drive cleaner head removes ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets
Dyson V8 Animal vacuum
$799
Cyclone technology: 2 Tier Radical cyclone
Bin volume: 0.54L
Filtration: Whole-machine filtration
Height: 25cm
Length: 124.4cm
Width: 22.4cm
Weight: 2.61kg
Charge time: 5 hours
Up to 40 minutes of fade-free power
Powerful suction for versatile cleaning
Direct-drive cleaner head removes ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets
4 tools included
Dyson V8 Animal Extra vacuum
$799
Cyclone technology: 2 Tier Radical cyclone
Bin volume: 0.54L
Filtration: Whole-machine filtration
Height: 25cm
Length: 124.4cm
Width: 22.4cm
Weight: 2.61kg
Charge time: 5 hours
Up to 40 minutes of fade-free power
Powerful suction for versatile cleaning
Direct-drive cleaner head removes ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets
5 tools included
Dyson V8 Origin vacuum
$599
Cyclone technology: 2 Tier Radical cyclone
Bin volume: 0.54L
Filtration: Whole-machine filtration
Height: 25cm
Length: 124.4cm
Width: 22.4cm
Weight: 2.61kg
Charge time: 5 hours
Up to 40 minutes of fade-free power
Powerful suction for versatile cleaning
Direct-drive cleaner head removes ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets
1 tool included
Dyson V7 Motorhead vacuum
$599
Cyclone technology: 2 Tier Radical cyclone
Bin volume: 0.54L
Filtration: Whole-machine filtration
Height: 22cm
Length: 124.4cm
Width: 26cm
Weight: 2.5kg
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Up to 30 minutes of fade-free power
Lightweight design with powerful suction
Direct-drive cleaner head removes ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets
2 tools included
Dyson V7 Cord-free vacuum
$399
Cyclone technology: 2 Tier Radical cyclone
Bin volume: 0.54L
Filtration: Washable liftetime filter
Height: 21cm
Length: 124.3cm
Width: 25cm
Weight: 2.32kg
Charge time: 3.5 hours
Up to 30 minutes of fade-free power
Lightweight design with powerful suction
Direct-drive cleaner head removes ground-in dirt and pet hair from carpets
Lauren Chaplin was Finder's senior shopping writer, covering the latest in fashion, home, tech, beauty and wellbeing. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of South Australia and has previously been published in Women Love Tech, The Carousel and South Australian newspaper The Bunyip.
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