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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£310Suction power (AW):160 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.6 LWeight:7.7 kg

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 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.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 80% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 80% of vacuum-cleaners
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

5.8

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 65% 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%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 is a bagless canister vacuum cleaner featuring advanced filter-free technology, ensuring it never loses suction and entirely eliminates the need to wash or replace dirty filters. Engineered specifically for pet owners, it relies on oscillating tips to separate fine dust particles and includes a pneumatic cleaner head, a 1.6-liter dust bin with hygienic one-click emptying, and a 6.6-meter retractable power cord yielding a maximum operating reach of 10.75 meters. A major advantage is its unique self-righting design that automatically rolls the vacuum back upright if it tips over during use, combined with 360-degree handle articulation for enhanced steering control. However, notable drawbacks include its substantial weight of approximately 7.7 kilograms, making it cumbersome to transport, and occasional difficulty maneuvering or dragging the head across thick, high-pile carpeting due to intense suction.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 65% of models
Score components:

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

7.6

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

5.8

Smart features

6.3
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 has a technical score of 6.3 points, which is lower than 65.3% 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

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.1/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

7.1
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 has a value-for-money score of 7.1 points, which is lower than 92.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
160 AW
Suction power (AW)
160 AW
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 160 AW, which is higher than that of 56.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushed
Power consumption
600 W
Power consumption
600 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 600 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 43.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.4% 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
1.6 L
Capacity
1.6 L
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 1.6 L, which is larger than that of 66.5% 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
canister
Weight
7.7 kg
Weight
7.7 kg
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7.7 kg, which is greater than the weight of 94.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% 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
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand 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
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports 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 Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 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.
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, 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.
  • 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 %
  • 792 mm shorter body
    Height
    308 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (308 mm vs 1100 mm).
    308 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 0.6 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.6 L
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.6 L vs 1 L).
    1.6 L vs 1 L
  • 10 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    160 AW
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (160 AW vs 150 AW).
    160 AW vs 150 AW
  • 10 AW higher suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    160 AW
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (160 AW vs 150 AW).
    160 AW vs 150 AW
  • 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 %
  • 0.6 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    1.6 L
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (1.6 L vs 1 L).
    1.6 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.
  • 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.
  • 792 mm shorter body
    Height
    308 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (308 mm vs 1100 mm).
    308 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 2.13x higher weight
    Weight
    7.7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.7 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.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, 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.
  • 82 mm wider body
    Width
    347 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (347 mm vs 265 mm).
    347 mm vs 265 mm
  • 132 mm deeper body
    Depth
    397 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (397 mm vs 265 mm).
    397 mm vs 265 mm
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.09 vs 7.6).
    7.09 vs 7.65
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.09 vs 7.6).
    7.09 vs 7.65
  • 2.07x more expensive
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£310 vs £150).
    £310 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    80-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    80-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, 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.
  • 2.13x higher weight
    Weight
    7.7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7.7 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.
  • 82 mm wider body
    Width
    347 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (347 mm vs 265 mm).
    347 mm vs 265 mm
  • 132 mm deeper body
    Depth
    397 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (397 mm vs 265 mm).
    397 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2?

  • Powerful suction performance that is highly effective on pet hair and fine debris
  • Cinetic science technology eliminates the need to wash or replace dirty filters
  • Self-righting design automatically picks itself up when knocked or toppled over
  • Large 1.5-litre bin capacity allows for longer cleaning sessions without interruptions
  • Hygienic one-click bin emptying mechanism pushes dirt out without needing to touch it
  • Operates noticeably quieter than older Dyson cylinder vacuum generations
  • Generous selection of useful quick-release attachments including a tangle-free turbine tool

What customers dislike about Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal 2?

  • Heavy and bulky build makes it cumbersome to carry up and down stairs
  • Suction power can be too strong for light rugs, making them tricky to vacuum
  • Struggles to vacuum larger debris like cereal, which tends to get pushed around
  • High premium price point compared to alternative corded cylinder models
  • The hose wand can feel stiff and pull the entire canister forward when fully extended
  • Internal mesh screen inside the dust bin can occasionally clog and require manual cleaning

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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