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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Blue
Brand | Dyson |
Special Feature | corded |
Filter Type | HEPA Filter |
Included Components | combination tool, mattress tool, carbon fiber soft dusting brush, tool bag, Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean Upright Vacuum Cleaner, reach under tool, articulating hard floor tool, stair tool, tangle-free turbine tool, multi angle brush See more |
Is Cordless? | No |
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About this item
- The Dyson Ball Animal 2 has the strongest suction of any vacuum.¹
- Ball technology helps you navigate around obstacles with a simple turn of the wrist. For easy, precise maneuvering around your home.
- The self-adjusting cleaner head has an active base plate that automatically raises and lowers to seal in suction across all floors. Combined with a powerful motorized brush bar, it deep cleans throughout the home.
- Engineered for larger homes with pets.
- 9 Dyson-engineered accessories include the tangle free turbine tool, combination tool, multi-angle brush, articulating hard floor tool, stair tool, reach under tool, carbon fiber soft dusting brush, mattress tool and tool bag.
- Advanced, whole-machine filtration ensures that allergens are trapped inside the machine, not expelled back into the home.
- Pioneering Radial Root Cyclone technology increases suction and helps remove dirt and allergens from your home.
- 5-year warranty and lifetime Dyson customer support.
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Flexible floor-to-ceiling cleaning
The hose and wand release in one quick, smooth action. Stretching 15 feet to clean stairs and hard-to reach places.
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Self-adjusting cleaner head
Active base plate automatically raises and lowers to seal in suction across all floors. Combined with a powerful motorized brush bar, it deep cleans dirt throughout the home.
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Rides on a ball. Turns on the spot.
Navigate furniture and obstacles with a simple turn of the wrist. For easy, precise maneuvering around your home.
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Radial Root Cyclone technology
No loss of suction. Radial Root Cyclone technology delivers strong suction from start to finish. Optimized airflow captures dust and allergens in the bin.
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Tangled hair. Tangle free.
Counter-rotating heads with brushes remove hair from carpets and upholstery.
More power for tough tasks
Engineered for tough tasks across all floors. Powerful cleaning on carpets, wood floors, vinyl and tile.
Self-adjusting cleaner head
Active base plate automatically raises and lowers to seal in suction across all floors.
Instant-release wand
Instant-release wand and long-reach hose release smoothly, so it's easy to clean up high, down, and all around.
Easy, hygienic emptying
Dirt is hygienically ejected at the touch of a button – so there's no need to get your hands dirty. With a large bin to clean longer before emptying.
Tangle-free turbine tool
Counter-rotating brush heads remove hair from carpets and upholstery, with no brush bar for it to wrap around.
Tool bag
Stow your vacuum tools when not in use – so they're always close to hand when you need them.
Mattress tool
Designed to remove dust and allergens from mattresses, cushions and upholstery.
Reach under tool
Extends, bends and twists to remove dust and allergens from awkward spaces.
Multi-angle brush
Twists and locks at different angles for effective cleaning in high-up areas of your home.
Carbon fiber dusting brush
Densely-packed carbon fiber filaments prevent static and help to pick up fine dust.
Stair tool
Designed for simple, effective cleaning on stairs.
Combination tool
Flexible cleaning for hard-to-reach areas.
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Price
| $327.79$327.79 | $349.95$349.95 | $472.23$472.23 | $419.97$419.97 |
Number of tools
| 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Tools for pets
| ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
De-tangling tech
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
3 cleaning modes
| ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Ball technology
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Bin size
| 0.45 gallons | 0.45 gallons | 0.45 gallons | 0.42 gallons |
Weight
| 17.42 lbs | 17.33 lbs | 17.33 lbs | 15.19 lbs |
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Product information
Brand | Dyson |
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Special Feature | corded |
Filter Type | HEPA Filter |
Included Components | combination tool, mattress tool, carbon fiber soft dusting brush, tool bag, Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean Upright Vacuum Cleaner, reach under tool, articulating hard floor tool, stair tool, tangle-free turbine tool, multi angle brush |
Is Cordless? | No |
Capacity | 0.55 Gallons |
Recommended Uses For Product | Carpet, Hard Floor |
Form Factor | Upright |
Color | Blue |
Model Name | Vacuum Cleaner |
Product Dimensions | 15.35"L x 13.39"W x 42.13"H |
Noise Level | 78 dB |
Manufacturer | Dyson |
Number of Items | 1 |
Controller Type | Push Button |
Control Method | Touch |
Style | Ball Animal 2 |
Connectivity Technology | wired |
Number of Wheels | 4 |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Item Weight | 17.42 pounds |
ASIN | B079KFQ351 |
Item model number | 246818-01 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #285,290 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #116 in Upright Vacuum Cleaners |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Specific instructions for use | dual action, hard floor, carpet |
Assembly required | Yes |
Batteries required | No |
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Product Description
The Dyson Ball Animal 2 has the strongest suction of any vacuum.¹ It handles tough tasks easily, making it ideal for parents and pet-owners. It has an advanced self-adjusting cleaner head that automatically adjusts between carpets and hard floors – sealing in suction across all floors. Its wand and hose release in one smooth action to make it easier to clean up high and under furniture. Comes with nine Dyson-engineered accessories, including the tangle-free turbine tool, which removes hair from carpets and upholstery without tangling. With hygienic bin emptying, there’s no need to get your hands dirty – just push the button to release the dirt. Whole-machine filtration ensures that allergens and bacteria are trapped inside the machine, not expelled back into the home.
¹Suction tested to ASTM F558 at the cleaner head, dust-loaded against upright market.
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Suction power | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
For cleaning up hair | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
For stairs | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
Maneuverability | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.0 | — | — |
Light weight | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | — | — | — |
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power source | Electrical cable | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Electrical cable |
special feature | corded | Bagless, Corded, Whole-machine filtration, De-tangling Motorbar™ cleaner head | Bagless, Corded, Whole-machine filtration, De-tangling Motorbar™ cleaner head, Pet groom tool | HEPA, Bagless | corded, bagless, cyclonic | corded |
surface suggestion | All floors | All floors | All floors | Carpet, Hardfloor | Carpets,Floors,Upholstery | Hard Floor, Carpet, Hardwoods, All floors, Upholstery |
capacity | 0.55 gallons | 0.55 gallons | 0.45 gallons | 0.55 gallons | 0.55 gallons | 0.55 gallons |
voltage | — | 120 volts | 220 volts | 120 volts | — | 110120 volts |
noise level | 78 decibels | 78 decibels | 75 decibels | 80 decibels | — | 80 decibels |
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Customers like the suction of the vacuum cleaner. They say it has excellent power and can be used for quick vacuuming. Customers are also happy with the accessories. However, some customers feel the vacuum is a waste of money and not worth the price. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, maneuverability, ease of cleaning, and ease of assembly.
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Customers like the suction of the vacuum cleaner. They say it has excellent suction power, and works well for quick vacuuming of dog beds between washes. Some say the vacuum is even better than their old classic Dyson, and that it's the best vacuum on the market.
"...The cord is super long and the suction is hands down the best. However - the head had to be replaced several x’s in the 5 years I had it...." Read more
"...The final set up was easy for my wife to execute. It has a very strong suction ability to clean up a home...." Read more
"This sweeper is amazing. This suction is unbelievably strong. It does not do well with high pile carpets or rugs...." Read more
"...The suction was so powerful that the cleaning head sucked itself down to the rug, not allowing the vacuum cleaner to me moved until it was powered..." Read more
Customers like the accessories that come with the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it has a lot of handy attachments and tools to help get areas you wouldn't be able to. Some say that the vacuum comes with a tote bag full of attachments.
"...The cord is super long and this model came with so many extra attachments for curtains, stairs, couches, hard to reach areas...." Read more
"...It most certainly gets the job done, with 9 attachments to help get areas you wouldn't be able to." Read more
"...But, the seller, Delca Electronic, did not send all the extra attachments pictured with the unit...." Read more
"...It sucked up a ton of dirt and carpet cleaning powder that had been building up in our carpets since our last vacuum started to lose it's suction...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it does not do the job as advertised, and is nonfunctional.
"...It most certainly gets the job done, with 9 attachments to help get areas you wouldn't be able to." Read more
"...because a product was poorly designed, poorly communicated, and poorly resolved outside of stating that it's not compatible and needs to be returned." Read more
"...I used one attachment for plantation blinds and it worked great for basic dust...." Read more
"...The guts of this vacuum are incredible: sucking power is even better than my old classic Dyson. It's easy to clean and maintain. But...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's a powerful and versatile upright cleaner that can clean hardwood, while others say that the overall design feel and construction seems a little flimsy and gives the impression it will easily break. Some say that it has 2 cracks down each side of the clear.
"...and forwards, but I was using so much force that I could feel the plastic flexing and was afraid that I would break the unit...." Read more
"...Quality unit." Read more
"...The handle release was stiff from the beginning and felt like it was going to break every time you used it. Finally it did...." Read more
"...Powerful and long enough cord (which is pretty difficult to find; not sure why all sweepers and so stingy with those cords...) The only down side is..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the maneuverability of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's easy to roll around and gets into tight areas, while others say that it can be hard to push when turning on carpets or switching. The hose is tight and difficult to use for getting behind things with the wand. That makes it less maneuverable than the older, more balanced, heavier-duty machines.
"...It has attachments for cleaning hair from upholstery, but it is difficult to use because the hose is too short...." Read more
"...excellent suction, excellent maneuverability, transitions easily from floor to carpet without hassle (have not used on shag carpet), easy empty,..." Read more
"...Not self propelling but I’m not even noticing or missing it. I have hardwoods, tile and area rugs (no carpeting)...." Read more
"...Wife love this vacuum as it’s easy to roll around and gets into tight areas with ease...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that with its suction power and cleaning ability, the different attachments and handy carry bag make cleaning a breeze and actually fun. It gets floors and upholstery clean in one pass, and the washable filters are great. However, others say that it interferes with cleaning, the cleaning head sucked itself down to the rug, and that the dustbin was difficult to empty and always made a mess. They also mention that the filter was completely clogged with dust.
"...It has a very strong suction ability to clean up a home. Great for cleaning up after a shedding longhaired pet and busy life." Read more
"...It did fine for the 2 years I had it. Except - the dustbin was difficult to empty and always made a mess - and the cord was disturbingly short...." Read more
"...It has attachments for cleaning hair from upholstery, but it is difficult to use because the hose is too short...." Read more
"...Easy to empty the bin too. It’s only been about a month but I am thrilled so far." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention it was easy enough to put together out of the box, while others say the instructions are useless and the unit set up is bizarrely not user friendly. They also say the attachments are cumbersome and not as user friendly with changing attachments.
"This vacuum is very easy to assemble. The final set up was easy for my wife to execute. It has a very strong suction ability to clean up a home...." Read more
"...Well, the attachment unit set up is bizarrely not at all user friendly; bulky and non-functional...." Read more
"...It was easy enough to put together out of the box, but within two weeks the handle broke...." Read more
"...The illustrations, in my opinion, are very poor. Things aren't explained very clearly at all and the material isn't organized properly...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it is a waste of money, not convinced it is worth the price, and that it's useless and impractical to use. Some say that the hose is worthless and frustrating because it does not extend.
"...Don’t get me started on the Bissell - total waste of money...." Read more
"...The locking mechanism to stand the sweeper up is AWFUL, basically get to the point where your dragging it around instead of wheeling it...." Read more
"...Worth every penny !" Read more
"...What a waste of money & major bummer. Here's why:..." Read more
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I had a previous version of this Dyson and I really liked it. The cord is super long and the suction is hands down the best. However - the head had to be replaced several x’s in the 5 years I had it. It was under warranty and Dyson fixed it each time it went out - so NBD. But when the warranty went out the motor finally went Kaput and after about 6 years it died.
We decided to try the Hoover wind tunnel as a replacement. Better price and my family had one in the 80’s that lasted forever - but the new ones aren’t made like they used too. Lasted less than a year. Then we went to the Shark. It did fine for the 2 years I had it. Except - the dustbin was difficult to empty and always made a mess - and the cord was disturbingly short. I always had to unplug and replug in different areas. After the 2 year warranty gave out its motor went kaput.
Don’t get me started on the Bissell - total waste of money.
Tried 2 different cordless vacuums. They were basically toys better for light dusting then actual vacuuming. My kids play w those now.
So my hubby and I invested in this newer version Dyson. I like the anti-hair wrap feature which is new and important with this many animals. You can feel the suction as soon as its engaged, i mean it literally pulls itself along the carpet. This model is NOT cordless - which i like! In my house cordless vacuums just don't have the power we need to get up all the hair. I need that extra power. The cord is super long and this model came with so many extra attachments for curtains, stairs, couches, hard to reach areas. I really like the blinds attachment for my plantation shutters.
I forgot how much suction this thing has! It really pulls up everything. Its got the 5 year full warranty and believe me - I intend to use it! If anything goes wrong Im taking it to the Dyson store and getting it fixed! That is why I decided on this one. I compared other models and most only had a 1 year warranty. Since my vacuums get abused so badly I decided better to pay more and have the longer warranty.
1) The cleaning head height is not adjustable, but rather has a floating head design.
2) The floating head does no allow for pickup of some larger items that the competitors do better.
3) The floating cleaning head causes too much suction on thick carpets and area rugs - The vacuum does not work on some carpets!
4) Dyson does not advertise up front that it may not work on carpets. What else do they expect us to be vacuuming?
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After passing up Dyson upright vacuum cleaners for the past decade, we finally decided that as a Christmas gift to ourselves this year that we would finally go with a Dyson. We had previously gone with the more affordable Shark competitors, and while Shark has just as good, if not better warranty on their products, it just seems that we would wear them out in a matter of years. We have 3 dogs that shed uncontrollably, and we are constantly having to run the vacuum several times/week to keep the hair mess under control.
We were excited to try the Dyson and quickly assembled it when it arrived. My wife proceeded to take it into the living room to clean our large area throw rug. The suction was so powerful that the cleaning head sucked itself down to the rug, not allowing the vacuum cleaner to me moved until it was powered off. We scratched our heads for a second, thinking that there must be some setting for carpets or rugs. We read the manual, and it indicated that some rugs may clean better with the rollers off. We tried with the rollers off and she got the same result...
I knew this was a hard vacuum to pull as the suction is very high, so I tried it myself. As soon as you turn it on, it would immediately suck itself down onto the carpet. I was able to force it backwards and forwards, but I was using so much force that I could feel the plastic flexing and was afraid that I would break the unit. It simply wasn't working on our throw rug.
For test number two, we took it into the bedroom. I have to admit that for this test, the Dyson passed with flying colors. It sucked up a ton of dirt and carpet cleaning powder that had been building up in our carpets since our last vacuum started to lose it's suction. I was thoroughly impressed with how it performed in the bedroom. Unfortunately, it was the living room throw rug test that was making me extremely concerned. After reading many reviews and watching some YouTube videos, there were several recommended fixes, such as drilling some holes to let out some pressure, or putting a plastic furniture slider on the front to lift up the front lip, allowing for some air to flow.
I'm sorry, but having to perform DIY fixes on a $400-500 product is simply unacceptable. I was refusing to believe that Dyson would sell a product that is supposed to be a vacuum cleaner that would not work on some carpets. I decided to call Dyson.
Dyson advised that our carpet is "not compatible" with the Vacuum cleaner. I'll state that again. Apparently, our carpet is not compatible. Like having an MS DOS computer and trying to run apple or OS/2 software on it. Who would have thought that one of the most prestigious vacuum cleaners would put out a vacuum cleaner that is not compatible with rugs sold from Lowes and Home Depot, who also sell Dyson. If someone were to hold up picture cards and tell me to identify which are compatible or not compatible and held up a vacuum cleaner and a grassy lawn, I would say "not compatible". But holding up a picture of a vacuum cleaner and a throw rug or carpet, I would think "compatible!".
To be fair to the Dyson representative that handled my call, they were completely respectful and appeared to already understand what we were calling to complain about. They apparently have had these complaints before and knew exactly how to respond. They recommended that we consider exchanging for a cordless model, but with how frequently we need to run our vacuum to clean up after our dogs, relying on a battery to be charged was not a viable option that we wanted to consider at the current time.
So here we are, 6 days away from Christmas, and we had to return our Christmas present, and again have ordered a product from one of Dyson's competitors. It's a shame, because I really wanted to try giving their products a fair chance. I've had friends and family that swear by the Dyson vacuum cleaners, but I guess this new direction in design has now introduced "compatibility" issues.
The one star review might be harsh, but this was clearly a choice by Dyson, they have been informed of the problem, they failed to advertise it before people go through the trouble of buying, unboxing, assembling, testing, disassembling, re-boxing, and returning. Such a hassle because a product was poorly designed, poorly communicated, and poorly resolved outside of stating that it's not compatible and needs to be returned.