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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Suction power (AW):150 AWBattery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:1.6 LWeight:8 kg

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical Score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% 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 64% of models
Score components

28%

7.0

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

8.9

Filtration

14%

8.4

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 64% of vacuum-cleaners
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 114 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 77% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 is a bagless canister vacuum cleaner featuring 700 watts of motor power, 150 to 160 air watts of suction, and a 1.5-litre bin capacity. Key characteristics include patented Cinetic science that eliminates filter maintenance entirely, Ball technology with a self-righting design that stands back up when toppled, and a hygienic one-click dirt ejector. Major pros include whole-machine HEPA-level filtration, an articulating handle with a 360-degree rotating wand, an operational reach of nearly 10 meters via its 6.5-meter cord, and a specialized suite of accessories including a tangle-free turbine tool. However, prominent cons include its heavy weight of approximately 7.5 to 8 kilograms, which can make it tiring to pull across deep carpets, and a suction-powered turbine head rather than a dedicated motorized brush roll, which can sometimes push heavier debris.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

28%

7.0

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

8.9

Filtration

14%

8.4

Attachments

10%

3.9

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.3
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 has a technical score of 6.3 points, which is lower than 64.3% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.8/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 114 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.
7.8
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 has a user score of 7.85 points, which is lower than 77.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than 52.2% of vacuum cleaners.
6.1
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than 52.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

8.4

Price

7.2
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 has a value-for-money score of 7.2 points, which is lower than 86.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
150 AW
Suction power (AW)
150 AW
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 150 AW, which is higher than that of 43.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 11.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
Universal motor
Power consumption
1,300 W
Power consumption
1,300 W
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 1,300 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 99.2% 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 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
1.6 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
classic
Roller type
none
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
8 kg
Weight
8 kg
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 8 kg, which is greater than the weight of 96.2% 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
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 Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 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.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet 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.
  • 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 %
  • 80 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    340 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 260 mm).
    340 mm vs 260 mm
  • 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
  • 80 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    340 mm
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (340 mm vs 260 mm).
    340 mm vs 260 mm
  • 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 %
  • 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.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet 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
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Weight
    8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8 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.
  • 700 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,300 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1300 W vs 600 W).
    1,300 W vs 600 W
  • 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
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£400 vs £150).
    £400 vs £150
  • 2.67x more expensive
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£400 vs £150).
    £400 vs £150
  • 6.7% worse value for money
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.17 vs 7.6).
    7.17 vs 7.65
  • 1.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 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
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.85 vs 8.000).
    7.85 vs 8
  • 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
  • 700 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    1,300 W
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (1300 W vs 600 W).
    1,300 W vs 600 W
  • 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.
  • 2.21x higher weight
    Weight
    8 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8 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

Graphic comparison of Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2 and other vacuum cleaners

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Third-party reviews

Based on 114 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2?

  • Exceptional suction power that effectively removes deeply embedded dirt and stubborn pet hair.
  • Innovative self-righting design automatically stands the canister back up if it tips over during use.
  • Zero filter maintenance required due to Cinetic cyclone technology, eliminating the need to wash or replace filters.
  • An extensive variety of specialized accessories and pro tools are provided for different surfaces and pet grooming.
  • Hygienic, easy-to-empty dustbin mechanism that releases debris with a single touch.
  • Articulating handle and swivel steering offer smooth maneuverability around furniture and reduce wrist strain.

What customers dislike about Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Pro 2?

  • The heavy and bulky canister design makes it exhausting to drag over thick or deep-pile carpets.
  • Strong suction can cause the cleaner head to stick tightly to lightweight area rugs and mats, making it hard to push.
  • The turbine floor head can be quite noisy during operation, especially on hard flooring.
  • Prone to pushing or plowing larger pieces of debris around rather than sucking them up immediately.
  • The dustbin capacity is relatively small, requiring frequent emptying during heavy-duty cleaning sessions.
  • The bottom-release latch on the canister can sometimes feel stiff, get stuck, or fail to latch securely.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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rtings.com
06/07/2020
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techradar.com
23/11/2017
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27/05/2016
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t3.com
15/03/2021
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26/07/2026
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13/09/2017
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