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Dyson V11 Absolute vs. V11 Torque Drive Comparison Chart

Dyson V11 Absolute
Dyson V11 Absolute
Dyson V11 Torque Drive
Dyson V11 Torque Drive

The Dyson V11 Absolute is not available to buy in the US so far, and we don't know if Dyson is going to sell the Absolute anytime soon. You can buy it on amazon.co.uk for £590.

The Dyson V11 Absolute and V11 Torque Drive have the same accessory kit except for the Absolute version having an additional soft roller for hard flooring clean.

The Torque Head does a great job on carpets as well as on hard floors but it does struggle with bigger particles on bare flooring. If you keep the brushroll gates open, it will be able to pick up even the largest particles on hard floor. The soft roller also works quieter on hard flooring.

Keep in mind, if you have a mixed surface, likely you will not replace the torque drive head with the soft roller head. It is suitable for both surfaces: carpet and bare flooring. But if you mostly have hard floors, we would recommend buying a soft roller.

The Dyson V11 Absolute is not going to be selling on the US market anytime soon (confirmed by the manufacturer). For those who want to have it all, you can get the Dyson V11 Torque Head and buy the Soft Roller Head separately on Amazon for around $108.0.

When to buy the Absolute modification over the Torque Drive?

If you have mostly hard floors, the Absolute version would be better as the soft roller is the best for hard floors. If you live in the US, you can get the roller separately for the Torque Drive.


Comparison chart

Product name Dyson V11 Absolute Dyson V11 Torque Drive
Best Offers -- $480 Amazon
Brand name Dyson Dyson
Dustbin size 760 ml 760 ml
Battery life on low power mode 70 min 70 min
Battery life on max power mode 14 min 14 min
Charging time 270 min 270 min
Suction power 28000 Pa 28000 Pa
Rated power 185 W 185 W
Cordless yes yes
Cord Length N/A N/A
Battery capacity 2600 mAh N/A
Battery type nickel cobalt aluminum battery nickel cobalt aluminum battery
Detachable battery no no
Filter type HEPA HEPA
Washable filter yes yes
Floor types
  • Hardwood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile
  • Thin Carpets
  • Medium-Pile Carpets
  • High-Pile Carpets
  • Hardwood
  • Tile
  • Laminate
  • Thin Carpets
  • Medium-Pile Carpets
  • High-Pile Carpets
Weight 6.68 lbs 6.68 lbs
Lenght 50.60 in 50.60 in
Nozzle width 9.80 in 9.80 in
Noise level 68 dB 68 dB
LED lights no no
Wi-Fi support no no
Working modes eco, auto, boost eco, auto, boost
Accessories included
  • Extension Wand
  • Toque Drive Cleaning Head
  • Soft Roller Head
  • Mini Motorized Tool
  • Combination Tool
  • Crevice Tool
  • Mini Soft Dusting Brush
  • Stubborn Dirt Brush
  • Docking Station
  • Charger
  • Extension Wand
  • Toque Drive Cleaning Head
  • Mini Motorized Tool
  • Combination Tool
  • Crevice Tool
  • Mini Soft Dusting Brush
  • Stubborn Dirt Brush
  • Docking Station
  • Charger
Warranty 24 months 24 months
Other features countdown timer with estimated battery life, the Dynamic Load Sensor that adjust power settings when recognizes carpet countdown timer with estimated battery life, the Dynamic Load Sensor that adjust power settings when recognizes carpet

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