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Dyson Ball Animal Origin Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):90 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.8 LWeight:7.4 kg

Dyson Ball Animal Origin Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
6.4

Technical Score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 60% of vacuum-cleaners
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 93 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 75% of vacuum-cleaners
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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson Ball Animal Origin

Technical Score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

28%

6.4

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

8.8

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.4
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on 93 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Dyson Ball Animal Origin has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is higher than 51.2% of vacuum cleaners.
5.9
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.4
Suction power (AW)
90 AW
Suction power (AW)
90 AW
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 90 AW, which is lower than that of 78.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
ac
Power consumption
730 W
Power consumption
730 W
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 730 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 68.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
â–¼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.97% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 59.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
1.8 L
Capacity
1.8 L
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.8 L, which is larger than that of 67.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
upright
Weight
7.4 kg
Weight
7.4 kg
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.4 kg, which is greater than the weight of 91.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not offer a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
â–² Better than 53% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Dyson Ball Animal Origin vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
    10 m vs 6.5 m
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 0.8 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.8 L
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.8 L vs 1 L).
    1.8 L vs 1 L
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 3.5 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (10 m vs 6.5 m).
    10 m vs 6.5 m
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 0.8 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.8 L
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.8 L vs 1 L).
    1.8 L vs 1 L
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-81.4 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-81.4 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-81.4 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 2.04x higher weight
    Weight
    7.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 60 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    90 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (90 AW vs 150 AW).
    90 AW vs 150 AW
  • 125 mm deeper body
    Depth
    390 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (390 mm vs 265 mm).
    390 mm vs 265 mm
  • 130 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    730 W
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (730 W vs 600 W).
    730 W vs 600 W
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Dyson Ball Animal Origin is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Dyson Ball Animal Origin offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.44 vs 7.6).
    7.44 vs 7.65
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Dyson Ball Animal Origin is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Dyson Ball Animal Origin offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.44 vs 7.6).
    7.44 vs 7.65
  • 1% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Dyson Ball Animal Origin
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Dyson Ball Animal Origin has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.92 vs 8.000).
    7.92 vs 8
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-81.4 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-81.4 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-81.4 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 60 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    90 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (90 AW vs 150 AW).
    90 AW vs 150 AW
  • 130 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    730 W
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (730 W vs 600 W).
    730 W vs 600 W
  • 2.04x higher weight
    Weight
    7.4 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.4 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 125 mm deeper body
    Depth
    390 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (390 mm vs 265 mm).
    390 mm vs 265 mm
  • 15 mm wider body
    Width
    280 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 265 mm).
    280 mm vs 265 mm

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03/11/2023
Summary of the review
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Review - RTINGS.com

Third-party reviews

Based on 93 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Dyson Ball Animal Origin

  • Powerful suction that excels at deep carpet cleaning and reviving fibers
  • Exceptional pickup performance for pet hair, dirt, and fine dust
  • Large-capacity 1.5 to 1.8-litre dustbin reducing the frequency of emptying
  • Long 10-metre power cord and 14-metre total reach for cleaning larger areas
  • Easy one-handed, hygienic bin emptying system
  • Smooth maneuvering around obstacles and furniture using Ball technology
  • Relatively quiet operation compared to older Dyson upright models

What we don't like about Dyson Ball Animal Origin

  • Heavy to push, pull, and lift, especially on deep-pile carpets
  • Extension wand and stretch hose can be stiff, awkward, and difficult to use
  • Suction can be too strong, occasionally causing it to seal against or suck up thin rugs
  • Bulkier design prevents the cleaning head from fitting under low-clearance furniture or into tight corners
  • Plastic build components can feel cheap or flimsy to some users

Verdict

The Dyson Ball Animal Origin is a corded bagless upright vacuum cleaner featuring a 730-watt motor, 90 Air Watts of suction power, and a 1.8-litre bin capacity. Key advantages include a Motorbar cleaner head with automatic hair de-tangling vanes, 12-cyclone Radial Root technology for lossless suction, advanced 5-stage filtration trapping 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns, and an articulated telescopic handle with a 14-metre total reach. However, it is quite heavy at 7.4 kg, has a bulky design that can be difficult to maneuver under low furniture, and the springy hose can feel cumbersome during above-floor cleaning.

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