Dyson does not stick to chronological order when naming stick vacuum models. Sometimes it skips numbers, and sometimes it introduces a lower number than the maximum number as a back model. For example, Dyson introduced the V15 after the V11, and the V12 after the V15. Broadly speaking, the numbers seem to grow slowly with each passing release—the V11 is older than the V10, and the V10 is newer than the V8. But Dyson’s naming system is so mysterious, even we can’t predict what the next model will be.
Dyson also has several sub-models, because the naming scheme isn’t confusing enough. Each has a different number of included tool attachments and accessories. Each model (V7, V8, V10, V11, V15, etc.) seems to introduce new sub-models, so the list continues to grow, and there are discontinued sub-models that show up as old stock on websites, especially on. sale.
Get it It’s not exactly a sub-model, but rather part of the V15 Detect and V12 Detect Slim name. It refers to a laser detection system that measures particle size and calculates it to adjust absorption power.
Perfect It is often the most associated version of the king-of-the-hill. We can’t list them all because they vary based on the parent model, but expect a variety of brush nozzles, crevice attachments and motorized roller heads to clean hard floors and deep pile carpets.
Allergy It comes with an improved filter that captures 99.99 percent of bacteria and dust so it emits cleaner air than standard models, but after the V7, all Dyson stick vacs started including improved filters. It is now mostly an old designation, and is no longer used on newer models.
Engine head It looks fancy, but it’s the lowest sub-end model that comes with a motorized head, two basic brushes and a crevice tool, and that’s it. Usually hold from V7 days. Dyson has found other names for its basic sub-models.
origin, smooth, And animal They come with relatively few attachments. Fluffy and the animal do not come with any special associations with the importance of cleaning up after pets. It has become shorthand for “base model with minimal attachments”. The same is true for the origin of the name, although the name has more meaning.
Dyson isn’t above mixing sub-model names either. Basically, the more names Dyson slaps on one model, the more attachments it comes with. For example, the V8 Animal Pro comes with a lot more than the Animal, but the Animal Pro+ comes with even more.
