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Dyson V7 Animal Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Suction power (AW):100 AWBattery runtime:30 minutesCapacity:0.54 LWeight:2.32 kg

Dyson V7 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
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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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Score components

80%

5.7

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of vacuum-cleaners
5.7

Technical Score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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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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Score components

28%

3.9

Performance

22%

5.0

Battery

18%

7.9

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 8,436 buyer reviews from online shops.
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 93% of vacuum-cleaners
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Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson V7 Animal

Technical Score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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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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Score components:

28%

3.9

Performance

22%

5.0

Battery

18%

7.9

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

7.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.7
User score
User score
9.0/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 8,436 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
9.0
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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Popularity:
Dyson V7 Animal has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
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Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 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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Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

7.2
Suction power (AW)
100 AW
Suction power (AW)
100 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 100 AW, which is lower than that of 73.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
10.79 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
10.79 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 10.79 kPa, which is lower than that of 91.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
17.46 L/s
Airflow
17.46 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 17.46 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 86.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
350 W
Power consumption
350 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 350 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 71.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
30 minutes
Battery runtime
30 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 30 minutes, which is shorter than that of 89.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Charging time
3.5 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
2100 mAh
Battery capacity
2100 mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2100 mAh, which is smaller than that of 78.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
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
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.54 L
Capacity
0.54 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.54 L, which is smaller than that of 79.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
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
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
Mini motorized brush
yes
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
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
2.32 kg
Weight
2.32 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.32 kg, which is lower than the weight of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
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
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
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
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Dyson V7 Animal vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 35.9% lower weight
    Weight
    2.32 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.32 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 250 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    350 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (350 W vs 600 W).
    350 W vs 600 W
  • 57 mm shallower body
    Depth
    208 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (208 mm vs 265 mm).
    208 mm vs 265 mm
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    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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    Dyson V7 Animal
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Dyson V7 Animal has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 12.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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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    â–¼
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    Dyson V7 Animal
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Dyson V7 Animal has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 250 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    350 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (350 W vs 600 W).
    350 W vs 600 W
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    Mini motorized brush
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 35.9% lower weight
    Weight
    2.32 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.32 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 15 mm narrower body
    Width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 265 mm).
    250 mm vs 265 mm
  • 57 mm shallower body
    Depth
    208 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (208 mm vs 265 mm).
    208 mm vs 265 mm
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-85 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-85 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-85 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 20 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (30 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    30 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 9.21 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    10.79 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (10.8 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    10.79 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 10.34 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    17.46 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (17.5 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    17.46 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 0.46 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.54 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.54 L vs 1 L
  • 50 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    100 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 AW vs 150 AW).
    100 AW vs 150 AW
  • 400 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2100 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2100 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,100 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 6.3% worse value for money
    Dyson V7 Animal offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.2 vs 7.6).
    7.2 vs 7.65
  • 73.3% more expensive
    Dyson V7 Animal is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£260 vs £150).
    £260 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-85 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-85 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-85 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 9.21 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    10.79 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (10.8 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    10.79 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 10.34 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    17.46 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (17.5 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    17.46 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 50 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    100 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (100 AW vs 150 AW).
    100 AW vs 150 AW
  • 10 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    250 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (250 mm vs 260 mm).
    250 mm vs 260 mm
  • 20 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (30 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    30 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 400 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2100 mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2100 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,100 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 6 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    6 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (6 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    6 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.46 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.54 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.54 L vs 1 L
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 143 mm taller body
    Height
    1,243 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1243 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,243 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    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

Based on 8,436 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Dyson V7 Animal

  • Lightweight and highly maneuverable frame
  • Excellent suction power on carpets and rugs
  • Highly efficient at picking up pet hair
  • Easily transforms into a portable handheld unit
  • Comes with a good variety of useful attachments
  • Features a built-in HEPA filtration system
  • Cordless design is ideal for cleaning cars and stairs
  • Quieter operation compared to older Dyson models

What we don't like about Dyson V7 Animal

  • Extremely short battery runtime in Max Power mode
  • Small dustbin capacity requires frequent emptying
  • Requires continuously holding down the power trigger to operate
  • Struggles to pick up larger debris on hard floors
  • Dustbin emptying mechanism can sometimes get stuck or scatter dirt
  • Long-term battery performance tends to degrade after a few years
  • Relatively expensive compared to non-Dyson cordless alternatives

Verdict

The Dyson V7 Animal is a bagless, 2-in-1 cordless stick and handheld vacuum cleaner weighing 2.32 kg and powered by a 22.5V digital motor with 2 Tier Radial cyclone technology. It features a 0.54-litre dustbin with a hygienic dirt ejector, a whole-machine HEPA filtration system, and dual power modes that provide 21 air watts of suction in normal mode and up to 100 air watts in Max mode. Its main advantages include outstanding pet hair pickup via the direct-drive and mini motorized heads, excellent maneuverability, and versatile cleaning tools. However, its major drawbacks are a limited battery runtime of up to 30 minutes on low power that drops drastically to just 6–7 minutes in Max mode, a lengthy 3.5-hour charge time, and a tendency to struggle with larger debris on hard floors.

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