Dyson Gen5outsize Cordless Vacuum, 250AW, 3 Power Modes, Up to 140 Minutes,² XL bin, Illumination Reveals dust, HEPA Filtration, All Floor Types

Why it's worth it

The Gen5outsize carries a 150% larger bin and a 25% wider cleaner head than Dyson's standard cordless models. If you're vacuuming a big house with pets and you're tired of stopping to empty, this is the one built for that problem.

Bin size is an underrated feature until you have a big house. Dyson gives this model one of the largest bins in its cordless range specifically so you stop less often. If you've ever emptied a small bin three times while cleaning one floor, you already understand the appeal. The 25% wider head means fewer passes too, which shortens the whole job.

It's rated at 250 Air Watts with a Digital Motorbar XL head that de-tangles hair as it runs. Owners with large double-coated dogs tend to land here and stay, and the extra width does real work on open floor plans. Auto mode adjusts power by floor type so you're not manually switching between the hallway and the living room.

From our review of 8 dyson vacuums

What we like

• +Bin size is an underrated feature until you have a big house
• +It's rated at 250 Air Watts with a Digital Motorbar XL head that de-tangles hair as it runs
• +Three modes give you room to plan
• +Some owners report it's less impressive on thick, high-pile carpet than the raw numbers suggest, while hard floors and tile come…

What to know

• –At 8.6 pounds this is the heaviest cordless in the lineup, and owners feel it
• –Accessories from older Dyson models don't fit, so upgrading means rebuying filters and attachments