Also, can any of the attachments “attach” to the stick vac itself for easy off-and-on use while cleaning? Combining the strong suction with a detachable floorhead, handheld mode, and wand for high locations makes them both excellent at tackling dirt and dust almost anywhere in the home.

In terms of their respective ability to remove pet hair, both the V11 Torque Drive and Animal (and Animal Plus) are exactly the same. I can’t see any difference in height when I turn the cleaner over and switch it between the “+” sign and the “–” sign. But in general, if it has the word “Absolute” as a variant, it means it includes both a fluffy soft cleaning head and high torque multi-surface brushroll.It has the cordless stick body with trigger power controls, in-hand dust bin, and versatile cleaning heads and attachments. At the very least, use the V11 multi-surface head for a month or two, see if you find it satisfactory.

This model is the only option that includes both the excellent Torque Drive (with automatic suction adjustment) and Soft Roller floorheads, making it the most versatile choice. They also both have side suction for better edge cleaning and a standard floorhead that can handle all types of floor.However, if you need the best cleaning performance on carpets, or want the adaptive suction and LCD screen features, then the V11 is the superior vacuum. Perhaps there is an argument that the older parts don’t match the power usage / output of the new motors?