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Product Comparison: Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 vs Dyson Ball Animal 2

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Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum

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General Specifications

Brand

Dyson

Model

Ball Multi Floor 2

Ball Animal 2

Origin

China

About the Product

Deep clean your carpets with this practical Dyson Ball Multi Floor vacuum, which comes with a self-adjusting cleaner head for great results on a range of floors. With a generous 30-foot cord length, this unit easily travels through large rooms and up stairs. The Dyson Ball Multi Floor vacuum’s HEPA filtration system makes it ideal for commercial or residential use.

Clean carpets, couches and stairs easily with this adaptable Dyson Ball Animal vacuum. Various attachments, including a tangle-free turbine tool, a multi-angle brush and a stair tool make pet hair removal quick and simple. The Dyson Ball Animal vacuum comes with a generous 35-foot cord, making it ideal for larger homes.

Key Specs

Vacuum Type

Upright

Corded/Cordless

Corded

Bagless

Yes

Filter Type

HEPA

Multi Surface

Yes

Cleaning Path Width

13.3 in.

Bagless
Cleaning Path Width

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum

Incredible suction power. Works well on both hard wood and carpet
The suction is awesome. The motorized head and suction reach all the way to the edges, so you don't have a 1-2 inch gap that you cannot vacuum in the front and sides of the vacuum.
The suction is fantastic! I cleaned three carpeted areas and managed to get up everything on the first swipe or two. Allergies are an issue in my family and a good vacuum is necessary!
Easy to clean the filter and that's important to keep the suction optimal.
Filter maintenance - every month you have to wash and air dry 2 sets of filters. I was under the impression Dyson didn't use filters, but i guess that was my misunderstanding.

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum

The most impressive thing about the Animal 2 is the suction. Oh MAN does this thing pull! Between the super powerful suction and the degree to which the brushes are pushed into the carpet, it does clean my carpets more thoroughly and pulls hair off of the surface better.
The filters are easy to access and clean--in my opinion, HEPA filtration is a total must if you're spending more than $100 on a vacuum, and Dyson is definitely one of the industry standards.
Easy to maneuver on low-pile carpets and bare floors
Emptying the dust bin is very easy as is cleaning the filters.
It is horrible on medium to high pile carpets (skip this model if you own them)

Size & Weight

Height

42 in.

Width

13.4 in.

Depth

15.6 in.

Weight

15.6 lbs.

17.5 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum

Lightweight for an upright and quieter than other machines
The lightweight model is excellent. I recently had issues with my back and have to be careful how I use the muscles. This is easy to maneuver and lift.
This vaccuum was our solution. Light weight, narrower, and a little shorter. This made it super easy to carry up the stairs.
The plastic feels cheap, like it will break.

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum

It is light weight, moves from carpet to tile floors easily.
The BEST vacuum for a multi-pet household. It's light weight, easy to use
Very heavy, doesnt always stay locked in the upright position when using the hose/attachments
Because of the weight and the ball design, it's less maneuverable.
Harder to push than traditional bagless

Features

Bin Capacity

0.55 gallons

Full Indicator

Washable Filter

Yes

Hose Length

10 ft.

Wet And Dry Usage

Number Of Speed Settings

Adjustable Suction Power

Yes

Attachments Included

Combination tool, Stair tool

Combination tool, Stair tool, Tangle-free turbine tool

Extras

Radial Root Cyclone™ technology, Self-adjusting cleaner head, One-click dirt emptying, Instant release high-reach wand

Instant release high-reach wand, One-click dirt emptying, Radial Root Cyclone™ technology, Self-adjusting cleaner head

What customers say about "Features"

Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum

Minimal assembly required. I had it put together about 5 minutes after I got it.
The attachments all fit on the vacuum itself, which is really convenient. Power cable is plenty long.
The hands-free canister emptying feature is second to none. I still love how easy it is to clean out the canister. Push of a button and snap back into place.
The attachments stay on the vacuum! There is actually a place to put the attachments so you don't have to find a place to store them. It makes switching to the wand easier.
The head of the vacuum has a soft cushion which protects my baseboards and furniture.
Dirt hopper isn't large enough - have to empty several times per use.
When placing the hose back onto the neck of the upright, it can be awkward and doesn't always snap into place

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum

The container is very easy to empty
Very powerful suction and nice attachments, including a mini rotating brush head.
Cleans extremely well; easy to maintain and empty the dirt cyoincder, not overly loud.
Waste bin is easy to empty and clean, so are the filters
The attachments are great for getting hair, dander, and cat litter up from all the nooks and crannies.

Power

Voltage

120 volts

Amperage

12 amperes

Cord Length

31 ft.

35 ft.

What customers say about "Power"

Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 Upright Vacuum

Powerful, powerful, powerful… It provides as much bang for your buck as you are going to get. It sucks, but in a great way!
This version is slightly bigger and heavier than the 2011 one but the difference in power is insane. Thus, it does not bother me at all.
The cord is extra long...wow! What an improvement!
There is no adjustment for suction so it will suck in light throw rugs and fringes requiring you to stop, turn it off and disengage the rug.
Cord is really long and sometimes becomes a pain because it doesnt stay on its hooks while in use.

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum

The power cord and attachment hose are longer than my Shark, which I much appreciate.
The power cord is very long and it 's very good
cord comes out of the handle too low- you always need to hold it to keep it from going under wheels
If you attempt to vacuum medium to high pile carpet, the motor will strain (as will your arms) and you will smell the motor burning
The power cord does not retract into the unit. Instead, you need to wrap it around the hooks supplied at the rear of the handle. This will give you a nice nostalgic experience vacuuming like your grandfather did.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

5 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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MSRP

399.99 $

499.99 $