Dyson Ball Animal UP32 Review | 52 Data compared

The Dyson Ball Animal Upright Vacuum features a Motorbar™ cleaner head with de-tangling technology and Radial Root Cyclone™ suction, offering a 50ft total reach, excellent pet hair removal on various floors, and a hygienic one-touch bin. While offering high performance, the 7kg–7.8kg unit is heavy, the hose can feel rigid, and the intense suction can make it difficult to push on high-pile carpets.

The Vacuum Cleaner Advisor review rates the Dyson Ball Animal 3 at 93/100, highlighting its exceptional suction, effective anti-tangle cleaner head, and quieter operation, particularly for pet owners. While praised for performance, the review notes drawbacks including a heavy 17.3 lb build, a stiff, restrictive hose, and a narrower 11-inch cleaning path compared to previous models.

The Vacuum Wars review highlights the Dyson Ball Animal 3 as a top-tier upright for pet owners, noting its exceptional suction, a redesigned head with adjustable suction for heavy rugs, and an active hair-detangling brushroll. Key drawbacks include its 17.3-pound weight, a stiff, restrictive hose for above-floor cleaning, and a narrower cleaning path than previous models.

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete is a powerful bagless upright vacuum that delivers exceptional cleaning performance on carpets and hard floors, with a redesigned floorhead featuring anti-tangle vanes and a high-efficiency HEPA filter. Key pros include its superior pet hair pickup, versatile accessory kit, and effective, adjustable cleaning head. However, the vacuum is heavy, noisy, and challenging to maneuver, with a primarily plastic construction that feels less durable.

The TechRadar review praises the Dyson Ball Animal 3 for its exceptional, "super-sucky" suction power, affordability for a corded model, and a high-capacity dust cup, making it ideal for managing large amounts of pet hair. However, the vacuum is noted for being heavy, bulky, and difficult to maneuver, which makes it awkward for cleaning around furniture or moving between rooms.

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 is a highly powerful, corded upright vacuum that offers superior suction on carpets and hard floors, highlighted by a redesigned, anti-tangle Motorbar floorhead. While it excels in pet hair removal, the vacuum is notable for its heavy, bulky, and cumbersome design, which makes it challenging to use on stairs and navigate, particularly for those with mobility constraints.

The TechGearLab review of the Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra highlights its status as a powerhouse for deep-cleaning carpets with the highest suction power they have ever tested, especially in removing pet hair and handling long hair with its detangling system. However, the vacuum is criticized for "snowplowing" larger debris on hard floors, having heavy maneuverability due to its immense suction, and offering poor overall value for its high price compared to competitors.

The Reviewed Dyson Ball Animal 3 upright vacuum demonstrates exceptional cleaning performance by collecting 75% of dirt in a single pass, featuring strong edge-to-edge suction, and managing pet hair without tangles. However, the unit is hampered by a 17-pound weight and a bulky 8-inch ball joint that limits maneuverability under furniture and makes stair usage difficult.

The Expert Reviews evaluation of the Dyson Ball Animal Complete highlights it as a powerful, corded upright vacuum offering relentless suction, a 10-meter range, and an innovative de-tangling brush roller that efficiently manages pet hair. While highly effective for deep cleaning, the vacuum is described as heavy, bulky, and cumbersome, with a stiff hose that makes above-floor cleaning difficult and requires manual adjustments to prevent it from sticking to carpets.