Since being established in 1991, Dyson has grown to become the standard barrier in the vacuum cleaner industry. Built on the foundations of sleek design and unparalleled suction power, Dyson vacuums are the last vacuum brand you’re ever likely to buy.
Although they’ve drifted into the fan and humidifier markets, Dyson remains primarily know as the vacuum cleaner company. This is thanks in no small part to their oddly ambient adverts featuring Dyson founder James Dyson. Yes, that really is the Dyson founder in those television advertisements. Dyson, or the company that killed the vacuum cleaner bag, has a seemingly never-ending range of products which begs the question; which is the best Dyson vacuum across their various model iterations? Today we’re going to rip open the purse strings and discuss the very best – and unsurprisingly – most expensive Dyson vacuum cleaners.
Best Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Dyson V11 Torque Drive
With a hefty price tag of anywhere between €600 and €700, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive is most certainly not a budget-friendly vacuum cleaner. Its price tag likely puts it out of reach of most families. So what does the V11 model offer to justify that high price? Well, this model is what could be described as a smart vacuum. The V11 comes with a processing chip that automatically changes the cleaning mode based on the condition of the floor. A mounted LCD screen beside the handle lets you know how much battery is remaining. Speaking of battery, you’ll get around 90 minutes of continuous vacuuming time after a full charge. The LCD screen also lets you know about blockages and the condition of the filter. There is also a V11 animal version designed to tackle animal hair in carpets.
Best “Ball” Vacuum Cleaner
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor Vacuum
The distinctively Dyson design of their ball vacuums is the key to their powerful suction. The advantage of the ball vacuum is there are no filters to replace or to wash. The manoeuvrability of the ball makes this hoover suitable to use in small spaces like apartments and mobile homes. If you don’t mind a wire, the Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor Vacuum is available at a perfectly reasonable – for Dyson standards — €360 at retail. However, if you’re looking for a Dyson Vacuum in Ireland this model is available for below the RRP on certain retailers listed on GetLocal.ie.
Best Vacuum for Pet Owners
Dyson Ball Animal 2
The true muscle of the Dyson product suite, the Dyson Ball Animal 2, is the last word on suction power. This upright, corded vacuum comes with an attachment of tangle-resistant brush heads that dig pet hair out of carpets and rugs. Of course, it also contains two other attachments suitable for general house cleaning. Dyson also offers a premium variation of the Ball Animal 2 that comes with 9 additional attachments.
Best Hand Held Dyson
Dyson V7 Trigger Handheld
It’s worth keeping in mind that most Dyson stick vacuum cleaners convert to a handheld vacuum. However, if you’re looking for a stand-alone handheld, you won’t do much better than the Dyson V7 Trigger Handheld. Depending on your requirements the V7 Trigger Handheld is available as a car model and a boat model with vehicle-specific charging ports.
The above is just a small selection of some of Dyson’s premium models. Do you own a Dyson? Let us know your experiences in the comments.