The new $ 700 vacuum cleaner from Dyson uses a screen to combat anxiety in the shooting range.

Some people will always make fun of the idea of ​​buying a Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner. When I told one of my friends, I was testing the company's latest V11 Torque Drive – and revealed its price of $ 700 – she could not hold back her laugh and she quickly said: "I'm going to stick with my $ 80 Bissell. " The edge do not usually go over vacuum cleaners, and I do not think it will change anytime soon. But if you are looking for a Dyson and buy the most expensive V11, it has a unique character compared to all previous models: it has an LCD screen. It may be for this reason that society has decided to send us one. I will not be the one who will sell you on a Dyson, but I use a lot of screens. Does a vacuum cleaner really need it?

The circular display of the V11 Torque Drive has three functions: it indicates the mode in which you draw, how much time you have left before the battery runs out and instructions on what to do if the unit detects a blockage or that the filter needs to be replaced. And that's all. It's not a touch screen; you switch from one mode to the other by pressing the button located under the LCD screen.

But something about the screen gave the V11 a feel at least slightly better than a conventional vertical vacuum. You were hoping that this $ 700 suction machine would seem a little special, aside from Dyson's famous ability to beautifully over-engineered. I especially think that I really appreciated the real-time estimate of the remaining battery life. You will not have to vacuum the hurry to make sure you are done before it goes out. According to Dyson, the vacuum monitors the battery's capacity four times a second, which seems excessive, but it is also a very difficult thing to do.

The V11 can switch between three modes when you use it in the house:

• Auto: This is one of the new stuff from Dyson's last void. It can detect when you are on different surfaces and automatically adjust the intensity of the suction power when you move between them. The current will increase on carpets and decrease on hardwood floors. The automatic mode allows a very good balance of the battery life, up to 30 minutes charge, according to my experience. It only works with the "high torque" main cleaning head, the other extensions that are shipped do not have the dynamic load sensor system required by the V11 to know what kind of soil it is used for. This brush head measures resistance ("Am I on a carpet or flat floor?") Up to 360 times per second. When other accessories are used, this mode switches to medium suction mode.
• To reinforce: This is where the V11 torque converter shows its torque. If you have a rug difficult or something that will require a lot of suction, this mode is for you. In Boost mode, the engine can reach 125,000 rpm and the brush bar rotates 60 times per second. You really have feel this thing hung on the ground to a surprising degree, very powerful. But the Boost should really be used only in difficult situations, because you will have hardly more than 10 minutes of battery (even after a full charge) when you run this vacuum without stopping at full speed.

• Eco: If you're just cleaning an apartment, or if you have a home or apartment that is easy enough to maintain with a vacuum cleaner, Eco mode will make sure you get the most out of the V11's battery. You should be able to reach an hour before your death, which is considerably longer than the old Dyson wireless vacuums.

It is not possible to turn on or turn off a Dyson, in case you do not know it. Instead, you must hold the trigger on the handle to operate the vacuum cleaner motor. One of my favorite stuff about the V11 is the sound it produces when you release that trigger: it's like something coming out of a Marvel movie, or what I would imagine a ray gun firing up . I had The edgeThe resident audio audio Andrew Marino records:

Yes, Dyson vacuum cleaners pick up a surprising and often disgusting amount of dust, dirt, dog hair and other household fouling. I live in an apartment with two pugs – one of them nearly 15 years old and who are losing without being abandoned – and this cordless vacuum cleaner can all suck it up. When it's time to empty the V11, simply press the red lever so that all the mud is returned to your trash. The filter, which according to Dyson "traps 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns", should be cleaned every month, which simply requires washing it with water and letting it dry for 24 seconds. hours.

At 6.68 pounds, the V11 is comfortable enough to use in most cleaning scenarios, but your arm may get a little tired if you clean the blinds or something above your head. Its maneuverability is excellent, allowing tight turns. You can access these hard to reach places with the help of its collection of included accessories. The long aluminum cylinder can still be detached if it does not allow you to move, but it is also an added advantage to reach the beds, because the V11 can remain flat.

I should mention that the cheaper V11 Animal, at $ 599, has all the same features and cleaning power, including the automatic mode, as the more expensive Torque Drive model. The only difference is this LCD screen. With Animal, you get a less accurate three-bar drum counter. You also lose one of the small cleaning brushes, but there are already many in the box as is.

So, is the LCD screen worth $ 100 more? It really depends on the importance you attach to the remaining battery life. This certainly helps to lessen the anxiety that can occur with other Dyson vacuums, in which you never really know when they are going to die. Videos for filter cleaning reminders or removal of a blockage are also quite handy because you will never have to worry about an instruction manual for your luxury vacuum cleaner. If you have already committed to using a Dyson, the extra money may not matter much.

However, the introduction of the V11 means that older Dyson wireless models will only become cheaper and they are quite capable of sucking your floors – only without a screen.

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