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Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£420Suction power (AW):150 AWBattery runtime:60 minutesCapacity:0.76 LWeight:2.68 kg

Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal 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.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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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â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical Score

20%

9.1

User score

â–²Better than 87% of vacuum-cleaners
7.6

Technical Score

Technical score
7.6/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

8.4

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 80% of vacuum-cleaners
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 14,192 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
★Better than 95% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal is a lightweight, 2.68 kg cordless stick vacuum engineered specifically for pet-owning households, powered by a 525-watt digital motor V10 that generates up to 151 air watts of suction across 14 concentric cyclones. It features a 0.76-litre in-line dustbin with a hygienic 'point and shoot' emptying mechanism, advanced whole-machine HEPA filtration that traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns, and a 7-cell lithium-ion battery delivering up to 60 minutes of fade-free runtime in its lowest setting, or about 35 minutes with the motorized de-tangling brush bar attached. Its main pros include excellent maneuverability, tool flexibility to quickly convert into a handheld unit, and strong pet hair pickup. However, key cons include a significantly reduced battery life of only 6 to 11 minutes in Boost mode, a lengthy 3.5-hour charge time, and the requirement to constantly hold down the power trigger during operation.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal

Technical Score
Technical score
7.6/ 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–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

28%

7.4

Performance

22%

8.4

Battery

18%

8.3

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

7.6
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal has a technical score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 80.4% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.1/ 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
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 14,192 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.
9.1
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal has a user score of 9.08 points, which is higher than 94.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

8.0
Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than 72.4% 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
brushless
Power consumption
525 W
Power consumption
525 W
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 525 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 57.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
60 minutes
Battery runtime
60 minutes
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 60 minutes, which is longer than that of 62.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 22.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Charging time
3.5 hours
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 3.5 hours, which is faster than 69.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 16.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
Battery capacity
2,600 mAh
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh, which is larger than that of 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
25.2 V
Battery voltage
25.2 V
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 25.2 V, which is higher than that of 56.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 23.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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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
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% 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
0.76 L
Capacity
0.76 L
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.76 L, which is smaller than that of 61.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% 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
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
â–² Better than 73% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes 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
stick
Weight
2.68 kg
Weight
2.68 kg
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.68 kg, which is lower than the weight of 72.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers 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
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 Cyclone V10 Animal vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 13.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.08 vs 8.000).
    9.08 vs 8
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 10 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    60 minutes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (60 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    60 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 100 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2,600 mAh
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2600 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,600 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 3 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    25.2 V
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (25.2 V vs 22.2 V).
    25.2 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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 wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 26% lower weight
    Weight
    2.68 kg
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.68 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 6 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    6 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (6 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    6 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.24 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.76 L
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.76 L vs 1 L
  • 2.8x more expensive
    Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£420 vs £150).
    £420 vs £150
  • 149 mm taller body
    Height
    1,249 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1249 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,249 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2018.
    2018 vs 2021
  • 2.8x more expensive
    Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£420 vs £150).
    £420 vs £150
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 6 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    6 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (6 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    6 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.24 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.76 L
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.76 L vs 1 L
  • 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.
  • 149 mm taller body
    Height
    1,249 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1249 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,249 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2018 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2018.
    2018 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 14,192 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal?

  • Strong suction power that performs well on both carpets and hard floors
  • Excellent pet hair removal capabilities using the specialized mini motorized tool
  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable design making it easy to clean stairs and vehicles
  • Hygienic 'point and shoot' dustbin emptying mechanism
  • Versatile range of interchangeable tools and accessories
  • Operates more quietly compared to previous generations

What customers dislike about Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal?

  • High retail price tag compared to other cordless brands
  • Battery life drains very quickly when operated on MAX power mode
  • The required continuous trigger hold can cause finger and wrist fatigue
  • Plastic build components like the clear dustbin can feel slightly fragile
  • The wand must be removed entirely from the body before the dustbin can be emptied
  • Lacks onboard tool storage on the vacuum body itself

Expert reviews

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29/11/2022
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25/10/2021
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17/10/2018
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06/05/2020
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21/12/2020
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18/04/2026
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