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Dyson Ball Animal UP32 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Suction power (AW):90 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.1 LWeight:7 kg

Dyson Ball Animal UP32 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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 76% of models
Score components

80%

6.4

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 76% 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 61% of models
Score components

28%

6.6

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.0

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 61% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £220
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Verdict

The Dyson Ball Animal UP32 is a corded, bagless upright vacuum cleaner optimized for pet-focused deep cleaning across all floor types. Powered by a 1350W motor delivering a highly potent 90 to 290 Air Watts of suction through Radial Root Cyclone technology, it highlights a Motorbar cleaner head with built-in hair-removal vanes that automatically clear wrapped hair as it cleans. Key characteristics include a 1.1-litre to 1.15-litre dustbin with a hygienic touch-button emptying mechanism, a signature Ball technology design for smooth steering around furniture, three adjustable suction gates, and advanced whole-machine HEPA filtration capturing 99.97% of allergens down to 0.3 microns. Major advantages include its unrivaled extraction power for pet hair and fine dust, effortless low-strain maneuverability, and an expansive reach enabled by a 9.5-metre power cord alongside an instant-release wand attached to a 4.4-metre stretch hose. However, notable drawbacks include its substantial bulk weighing approximately 7.0 kg to 7.4 kg, which makes it tiring to carry up stairs, a stiff or cumbersome hose deployment, and a reliance on plastic structural components that some users find less premium.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson Ball Animal UP32

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 61% of models
Score components:

28%

6.6

Performance

22%

4.9

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

7.0

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.4
Dyson Ball Animal UP32 has a technical score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 60.7% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Dyson Ball Animal UP32 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Dyson Ball Animal UP32 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.3
Dyson Ball Animal UP32 has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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
700 W
Power consumption
700 W
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 700 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 61.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% 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 13
Filter class
hepa 13
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% 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
1.1 L
Capacity
1.1 L
â–² Better than 54% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.1 L, which is larger than that of 54.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% 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 kg
Weight
7 kg
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7 kg, which is greater than the weight of 88.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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 UP32 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 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 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9.5 m
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9.5 m vs 6.5 m).
    9.5 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 %
  • 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 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    9.5 m
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (9.5 m vs 6.5 m).
    9.5 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 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 %
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 93.4% higher weight
    Weight
    7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 121 mm deeper body
    Depth
    386 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (386 mm vs 265 mm).
    386 mm vs 265 mm
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Dyson Ball Animal UP32 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.29 vs 7.6).
    7.29 vs 7.65
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
    700 W vs 600 W
  • 4.9% worse value for money
    Dyson Ball Animal UP32 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.29 vs 7.6).
    7.29 vs 7.65
  • 46.7% more expensive
    Dyson Ball Animal UP32 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£220 vs £150).
    £220 vs £150
  • 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
  • 100 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    700 W
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (700 W vs 600 W).
    700 W vs 600 W
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    75.7-78 dB
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (75.7-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    75.7-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 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.
  • 93.4% higher weight
    Weight
    7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 121 mm deeper body
    Depth
    386 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (386 mm vs 265 mm).
    386 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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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dyson Ball Animal UP32?

  • Exceptional suction power that remains consistent across various floor types
  • Effective pet hair removal with specialized tools like the Motorbar and Tangle-free turbine tool
  • Advanced HEPA filtration system that captures 99.97% of fine dust and allergens
  • Large bin capacity (1.5–1.8L) allowing for longer cleaning sessions without frequent emptying
  • Hygienic 'point and shoot' bin emptying mechanism for no-touch disposal
  • Long total reach of 14 metres, combining a 10m power cord and 4m stretch hose

What customers dislike about Dyson Ball Animal UP32?

  • Considerably heavy (approx. 7.4kg), which can make it difficult to carry between floors
  • High suction can make it very hard to push or move on medium to high-pile carpets
  • Maneuverability can feel rigid, especially when trying to use the stiff stretch hose
  • The large ball design makes it difficult to vacuum under low-profile furniture
  • Lower performance on large surface debris compared to some competitors due to the low-profile head
  • Some users report a 'plasticky' or cheap feel to certain components like the handle and wand

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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