For anybody out there with dark hardwood floors this laser fluffy is a game changer. I use it on my hardwood floors and love it for that purpose. This v15 is awesome on stairs too. I bring out the animal ball 2 for all of my carpets.
For the brush roll measurements you need to bear in mind the circumference of the roll, a roll twice the diameter will have twice the surface speed at the same RPM so the new fluffy roll will probably have a significantly slower speed at the point of floor contact. Might be worth crunching those numbers?
Have they fixed their carpet destruction problem yet? I bought a V11 a few months ago and had to return it because the torque drive head ripped up my carpets (I have a mix of oriental rugs, area rugs, and wall-to-wall carpets). I'm surprised that when I see Dyson reviews no one talks about it… I ended up buying a Miele and it's also cordless but doesn't eat up the carpets to the extent that Dyson does
My friend has a V15 and I have a V11 sitting around. The attachments are interchangeable. The particle counter is a straight up gimmick, you won't look at it again after 5 minutes. The anti-tangle tool is really that good, I would purchase that separately if available. The fluffy head is nice, but there is no ball mechanism on there, so it will not fit under low beds/couches. Hope this helps! Also, check for marks and scuffs on your "new" items. Due to stock shortages, there are rumors that some people are receiving refurb units sold as "new". The clear plastic on all my V15 pieces had gouges and scratches.
Particle counter feature suggests some additional tests. Start with empty flask and vacuum a defined area, record the particle counts, empty the flask back onto the area and repeat comparing the counts. Vacuum the same area several times recording the count after each pass. Compare the count vacuuming the same area on each power setting and with each head. These tests should reveal if this feature actually works or is just a gimmick!
This test can't work properly because you would need to get all the particles out of the vacuum. But some particles will stick in the filter or at the walls of your dust container. So you would never get a perfect result...
@@moritz.9725 Not expecting the counts to be exactly the same, but the results should be revealing all the same. I often wondered what the minimum size of particle that ends up in the bin rather than the filter. I never got beyond the V8 but certainly that was not much use for building dust as the filter would quickly clog.
I personally think that dyson could improve the v15's overall performance by doing 3 things. Making the cyclones smaller to filter our more dirt, add a second tier of cyclones like on their current cylinder corded vacs, and reducing the metal shroud size like on the outsize and their cinetic upright. That will do 3 things, reduce the amount of dirt that passes through, increase the dirt bin capacity, and will increase the velocity speed of the dirt and air mixture within - separating more dirt from the air flow
Try this - can you perform a particle emission calculation? Whereby you place said device over the exhaust and determine the quantity of particles emitted from the “HEPA” filter? From what I’ve understood, the Dyson vacuums are sealed fairly well. However, the v7, v8’s exhaust had a large emission of particles (>3 um/microns)
They missed a massive trick here. Why doesn’t the wall mount support the charging of 2 batteries simultaneously? Seriously, that would have been a gigantic check mark
Like to have seen you do a full vacuum and then demonstrate the emptying process and how to not breathe in any dust during that operation. No good having the best filter system, if when tipping it in the bin, you get a lot of dust, which mainly seems to be from skin flakes. I think the Dyson cleaners have been very useful. Bought my Mrs. one and she said send it back, so I said they will let you use of for two weeks and no questions asked. After the first use, I said do you want it sent back. No was the answer.
I will definitely mention the emptying process in the full review! I wholeheartedly agree, though. I greatly prefer bagged vacuums if only for the fact that dust isn’t released into the air during emptying. Thanks for watching!
When testing the spins of the Fluffy v11 (1210 RPM) and v15 (1190 RPM) from minute 27:44, you have to take into account that the circumference of the v11 Fluffy is bigger than the v15 (right?), So it travels more distance with each lap . If we compared 2 cylinders with circumferences of 20 cm and 10 cm at 1000 RPM, the first travels at (1000 * 20) 12Km / h and the second (1000 * 10) 6Km / h. If you look at the difference in RPM (~ 20) + the difference in circumference, you can probably see the difference in speed by eye. Personally I think the lower speed on hard floors is more efficient. Too high RPM in the Fluffy brush could throw larger pieces of dirt away before being caught by the suction.
I have a question I order from Best Buy to and I was wondering if when u ordered it did they charge u right away and then return your money and now I’m so worried they don’t have it in stock , the Best Buy website says preparing your pick up on Saturday but I’m confused idk why they return my $ to my account , I’m afraid they don’t have in stock anymore or something did this happen to you?
Hi Laura! So sorry it’s been a difficult buying experience for you. I ordered it off Best Buy’s website as soon as it was released and I was charged almost immediately for it and it was delivered 2 days later. If they did cancel your order since it’s out of stock, I’ve learned from my experience that the refund can sometimes take several days to process. Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help!
@@SamRickerd oh ok thank you ! So much , you are probably right a friend told me the same thing and my app still says that my pick up will be ready on Saturday but they have not charge me yet like I said I did got pending as soon as I ordered it they immediately “charged “ me but yeah I’m still checking and waiting I hope I get it on Saturday 🙏🏻 thank you Sam
Does the anti tangle work on the v10 ? How about the Laser attachment on the v10? Thanks for the video! Really considering upgrading to this from my v10.
Just saw it before ordering V 11 Absolute. I am in Uk and still isn't available here. What would you recomend me? To wait for it? Mainly I have carpets but in next few years will change with hard floors. That will be first Dyson 🙂Thanks for recomendation
Hello! Speaking for Sam, with a mostly carpeted house and the fact that it’s not available, I would not recommend this machine. Once you get hardwood floors, I bet they will have released a newer model and you can get that then. Hope this helps!
Absolutely! I should have some coming up. I've been spending a lot of time refining my testing methodology to get the error rate as low as possible and the results to be very consistent. Stay tuned!
Hello. May i ask what is the dimensions pf the box? Planning to buy one from the US, i am from the philippines and the courier i am about to use needed that info. Hope you can help me,tha ks
Great review thx u👍. Was wondering if the brush roll speeds would be different faster or slower if the attachments were plugged into the older model dyson?
Looks really good it's finally available here in the UK can't wait till mine arrives we have hardwood floors looking forward to using the new tool ps good video
Great review! You answered ?’s i did not even have! Well done. How are you liking it now that you have had it a bit? How is emptying? Does all the debree fall out on its own?
Wait a sec... so anti tangle head is only the small one? so I have to double the vacuuming time or even use two brushes, first to pick up the hairs, and then for full torque?
No both heads have anti-hair wrap technology, but it’s a different method of preventing hair wrap on each (the comb on the main floor head vs. the corkscrew brushroll design on the small one). In my experience, the technology on both works very well!
@@SamRickerd I saw multiple combs implementation. And there is no solution for my wife's 80cm long blond hairs other than Stanley's knife every fortnight.
I just received the outsize a month ago. I think I'll keep it but buy the fluffy roller. I prefer the fluffy roller on hardwood floors than the regular head.
Careful using the v8 head on the v11 and above. The head's rated for 50 watts while the v11 torque head is rated for 100 watts. That could cause electrical damage to the units and the electrical heads eventually
Honestly, I would say to stick with your V11 Torque. Although the particle counter is nifty at first, as I’ve used it more it becomes super annoying since the machine is constantly jumping around power levels when it senses a rise in particles (which can suddenly make it difficult to push on carpet). The performance compared to the V11 Torque is essentially the same, and although the new fluffy head light is cool, I don’t really think it warrants the upgrade. My favorite feature thus far is actually the anti-tangle Torque Drive head and mini motorized tool. I vacuumed the whole house yesterday and not a single strand of hair got tangled which I was very impressed with! The V11 Torque is already an incredibly good cordless machine, but it is only a $100 difference in price between the V11 Torque and the V15 so if you can justify the price difference (and can still return it ;) )I’d definitely go for the V15. Thanks so much for watching!
@@SamRickerd the suction power on the V15 is supposedly 24% stronger than the V11. That alone is worth the $100 price difference to justify the upgrade.
Good point, but as I’ve covered in my videos, suction is not they key to removing dirt, but rather airflow. In terms of airflow, as I mentioned, the V15 is only a slight improvement over the V11. I also compared my suction values to Vacuum Wars’ tests on his V11, and they’re essentially the same. Not sure where Dyson is getting the “24% improvement” number🤔.
I don’t have a Dyson vacuum currently and I’m looking into getting one. I have both hardwood and carpet(thick) in my home. What cordless vacuum do you recommend
Shark vertex cordless it has a roller that doesn’t get hair tangled it has the standard roller and a soft roller so you don’t have to switch it and has lights in front
BBB is allowing coupons for the new models, so you can essentially get a V15 and an Outsize at the same price as a torque drive ($600). Which of these three do you prefer? We have a mix of carpet and hardwood.
If they’re the same price, definitely go for the V15! The V11 Torque Drive does not come with any sort of fluffy head for hardfloor cleaning so the V15 is really a steal (especially at that price)! They’re both similar in terms of performance, but the fluffy head is truly invaluable for hardwood floor cleaning. Thanks for watching!
@@SamRickerd I was reading some of your other comments... the fact that the 15 is constantly changing power levels due to the particle detection isn’t a dealbreaker?
@@serafinjoe I found out in the settings you’re able to adjust the motor sensitivity to the particle count. I changed the sensitivity from the default value to the “low” value and this fixed the problem. Also, using it on Eco or Boost mode makes the machine run at the same speed all the time so that’s also another way to fix the problem.
Thanks for the video and the measurement table to see the actual number. It looks like V15 has some gimmick(performance of laser was disappointing) and essentially same as V11. As owner of V10 who was waiting for next gen dyson cordless vacuum other than V11, it is disappointing to me. I thought Dyson are going to improve suction power as well as battery life like they did in past generations.
Can you share a video of the Fluffy Head in more detail? (close up/remove roller etc...) Looking to see if they removed the chambers next to the roller. On the old fluffy head, the chambers clog up over time and it requires a deep clean.
Yes, it does appear to be backward compatible with the V10 and V11. Reference reddit post: www.reddit.com/r/dyson/comments/mfl4bg/v15s_laser_fluffy_head_backward_compatibility/ It is also available to buy directly from Dyson for $120 USD "Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head" Part no. 971360-01: www.dyson.com/support/journey/spare-details.971360-01.368340-01
The suction test should’ve been straight from the nozzle other test have done that and gotten 111 inches on the outside and this model is more powerful but great video!!
This is actually incorrect. The 111 inches that was measured on the Outsize is directly from the motor unit (not at the nozzle). As I showed in my chart of measurements at the end of the video, I got 112 inches of lift directly from the motor unit which is only a slight increase from the suction of the V11 Outsize. Since suction is a pressure measurement and not a measure of how much air is moving through the machine (which is airflow), the position of the suction measurement device is irrelevant as long as there is a good seal (which my airflow box has). Thanks for the comment!
Im debating wether to buy this. I just bought a v11 outsize Christmas time but I really want one of these but they are very expensive. Im a vacuum collector btw and I just subscribed. Great video!
Thanks for the subscription! Just subscribed to you as well! Honestly, I would say to stick with your V11 Outsize. Although the particle counter is nifty at first, as I’ve used it more it becomes annoying since the machine is constantly jumping around power levels when it senses a rise in particles (which can suddenly make it difficult to push on carpet). The performance compared to the Outsize is essentially the same, and although the new fluffy head light is cool, it doesn’t actually improve the cleaning performance at all. My favorite feature thus far is actually the anti-tangle Torque Drive head and mini motorized tool! I vacuumed the whole house yesterday and not a single strand of hair got tangled which I was very impressed with. The V11 Outsize is already such an impressive machine and the upgrades on the V15 are generally insignificant so I’d recommend you hold on to your’s for now. Thanks for watching!
@@SamRickerd that’s for the recommendation. I lasso want to say that the Dyson cordless Vacuums were already really good at resisting hair tangles. My outsize has only ever had 2-3 hairs on it. But in my experience, the outsize doesn’t clean carpet well. But I have so many vacuums that I can just pick whatever vacuum I really want.
Aside from some gimmicks and a minor power increase there isn't much difference then the outgoing model. These vacuums are turning into mobile phones real quick.
Great question! I can assume that since both nozzles from my V10 worked on the V15, the V15 nozzles should work on the V11, but unfortunately I have no V11 to verify that on.
@@Zoak16 The light probably shines but I would guess it would not serve much purpose as the information thing is a software feature and Dyson vacuums don’t get software updates
@@carlossap It definitely won’t read particle counts since that feature isn’t housed in the cleaner heads. But the light alone would be very helpful for hard floors. I try to vacuum on days with lots of natural light to help identify missed spots and the laser could really help with cleaning in suboptimal lighting. Might be a path to “upgrading” your v10 or v11.
The brushroll speed is relevant to how well it cleans. A slow brushroll will not agitate the carpet enough to dislodge debris (especially sand). So if you care about performance on carpet, you should care about how fast the brushroll spins.
@@SamRickerd sort of to Fluterra’s point - and it would be helpful to say this to viewers - RPM isn’t the measured relevant result. It’s how much dirt/dust whatever it can pick up. Another vacuum can have higher RPM but pick up less due to a worse brush design, or some other aspect of engineering that makes it do the job worse. These raw numbers are only relevant when a customer can potentially make choices around the data. For example: maybe I have a higher RPM vacuum with a worse performing roller, but if I can simply get a better roller, now I have both better RPM and a better roll so that *should* be the best. But anyone’s who’s done a good amount of experimentation in all but trivial matters knows: you still test in these situations because you might still find surprises and this is when we learn and make better choices because we don’t just operate on our assumptions
The laser is a gimmick. I think it's an unnecessary distraction that makes it harder to see what your doing. Was that green button I could see on the fluffy head an on/off switch for the laser?
I like the v15 alot but lil iffy on getting it since I love my outsize lil bit more since it comes with extra battery and charger where don't have to spend almost 200 bucks extra for v15. I can always buy v15 later in future since both almost something
Why pay $700 for three new tools, a smaller bin, and a display that counts dust? The tools are interchangeable with the V11 and can be bought separately.
@@joannwilliams4801 I didn’t like my outsize either. 1. Too bulky 2. Never used the extra battery 3. Floor performance not optimal. I think this v15 will solve all of those issues. Emptying the dust bin is a 2 second job, so I will not miss the heaviness in lieu of walking for 5 seconds to the garbage can to empty the bin. Outsize is overrated. V15 has same suction and fits around my toilet and other tight spaces. I also think the laser is awesome!!
@@rival121 My v15 came today and I can't wait to try it out. I agree 100% with everything you said. I have never been so happy to lug a heavy box full of Outsize to UPS to go back. Ha!
Yes, it does appear to be backward compatible with the V10 and V11. Reference reddit post: www.reddit.com/r/dyson/comments/mfl4bg/v15s_laser_fluffy_head_backward_compatibility/ It is also available to buy directly from Dyson for $120 USD "Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head" Part no. 971360-01: www.dyson.com/support/journey/spare-details.971360-01.368340-01
Could you use the soft fluffy head from the V15 on the V11 ? Dont really care about the particle count, the only thing i dislike on the V11 is the size of the fluffy brush.
@@Casey-uk3wy Did you get your V11 on sale? If not, if you are within 90 days, return the V11 and purchase the V15. That’s what I did. The roller head alone is like $150.
Still heavy to hold and you need to constantly squeeze the trigger ? Wow. When will they ever listen & learn ? That's why I went with the Miele Tri Flex. I want a vacuum cleaner, not a workout.
Could you do a laser test without such a scuffed carpet? Then you could really see the dust. The carpet is beyond help :D. Also the Measurement compare to the Dreamte T20 would be nice :-)
Since the fluffy head only works on hard floors and not carpets, I wanted to use it on as smooth of a surface as possible. The tile floors in the rest of my house have a lot of texture which make it much more difficult to see the dirt particles and not just the texture of the floor so I went with the (mostly) smooth concrete basement floor (which ended up being cleaner than I thought). After doing a whole-house cleaning with the V15 last night, I still think the light on the fluffy head is a bit of a gimmick. Unless your hard floors have a large amount of dirt and dust particles hidden on them, the light doesn’t really reveal that much. As for the T20, I’m actually in contact with the company to hopefully send me a review unit! Look out for the video in the future. Thanks for watching!
Best Buy- I got the Geek Squad Protection plan on my V10 that I got about 2 years ago so I was essentially able to trade it in towards the V15. After the trade in, it was only about $100 to get the V15!👍🏼
Yeah unfortunately you still have to hold the trigger down the entire time you operate it. I very much agree- it is very tiring on my arm to hold the trigger down constantly and I hope they eventually add a “trigger lock” feature. Thanks for watching!
The trigger is very sensitive so it’s not like you have to squeeze the button to get it to work. It works with the motion of holding the canister. So it shouldn’t hurt your arm unless the size of the canister is a problem for you
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As someone who loves unboxing videos and high-end products/tools, if the reviewer uses a kitchen knife, a key, or anything other than a pocket knife or a box cutter...to open a box...I’m out.
If there's one thing human beings are really good at, it's making tools. There's just a safer, more effective, and satisfying tool for opening a box. Plus, he's gonna need to spend extra effort cleaning that adhesive of that knife if he wants to use it for, you know, cutting food.
Your airflow test doesn’t make any sense, because you are not considering friction from a carpet or even floor, or debris. It’s like running a car on a stand and flooring it. Useless test.
That’s an inaccurate comparison. Since this machine has a second brushroll motor (that WOULD be affected by running it on a carpet) and the main suction motor (that WON’T be affected by friction from carpet), the airflow and suction from the nozzle will not be affected by resistance from carpet.
Anyone buying this seriously needs to get their head checked out! Would love anyone who can give me one single good reason why any sane person would want to know how big or small or how many particles they have sucked up, it’s completely useless and pointless! You would think Dyson would put more time and effort and money into developing better, longer lasting battery technology that a user would make better use of than pointless, meaningless dust counting technology. If a friend told me “I cleaned my house today and picked up blah blah blah” I’d be on the phone getting them sectioned!
