Which is better for carpet?

Both are rated for carpet. The Torque Drive claims twice the suction of any cordless vacuum and lists carpet as a top use case, so it is the stronger pick on paper.

Which is better for pet hair?

The V11 Plus has the edge on furniture and pet beds because of its hair screw tool and hair-removal vanes. The Torque Drive's de-tangling head handles floor-level pet hair well.

Is the V11 Plus worth the extra money?

At $249.99 against a $125.00 Torque Drive low, you pay about double for the Motorbar head and hair screw tool. If you mostly clean floors, the Torque Drive covers it for less.

Yes. Both list 60 minutes of battery life and a removable battery. The Torque Drive charges in about 4.5 hours; the V11 Plus lists 270 minutes.

Which is easier to carry upstairs?

The V11 Plus is slightly shorter at 49.67 inches. The Torque Drive weighs 3.03 kg, so neither is light for overhead work.

Do both filter fine dust?

Yes. Both use whole-machine filtration, and the Torque Drive is listed as HEPA certified.

Dyson V11 Torque Drive vs Dyson V11 Plus Cordless Vacuum

Both are Dyson V11 cordless sticks with 60 minutes of run time, a click-in battery and whole-machine filtration. The Torque Drive is the better value right now: it has been seen at $125.00, far below the V11 Plus at $249.99. Buy the Torque Drive for carpet and pet hair on a budget; buy the V11 Plus if you want the Motorbar head with hair-removal vanes and the hair screw tool for upholstery and cars.

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