Ball Animal Total Clean Upright Vacuum

So much better than my older Dyson and the tool attachments are amazing. I even purchased more from Dyson. I can’t believe how great this thing works compared to an older model I had. It is a little heavier but works so well!

I love, love, love my Dyson. This is my second one i have purchased. Before these, I have had all the high-end name vacuums, and none compare to the ease, lightweight, and suction power of the Dyson. I live in an apartment, and I honestly thought it was going to pull up the carpet! Lol. And with a cat not having to constantly stop and clean off the roller is an extra bonus. Dyson are an exceptional product with an affordable price for a beautiful vacuum that will last for years. I do, and would recommend this Dyson, or any one of them to everyone. It does have a long cord so I can reach wherever I need to go; and being with the ball maneuvering is a breeze.

"The only thing this vacuum picks up is my blood pressure." I bought this vacuum hoping it would live up to its name and price tag. Between a full-time career and raising kids, my schedule is packed; I needed a tool to make life easier. Instead, this has been a source of physical pain and constant frustration. ❌ Ergonomic Nightmare Despite the "Ball" design, this machine is incredibly heavy and cumbersome. I have small hands and wrists, and navigating this vacuum is a workout I didn't ask for. It does not pivot smoothly; it resists every turn. It’s so difficult to maneuver that I can't even ask my kids to help with their rooms—it's simply too much for them to handle. ❌ Zero Suction Control & Poor Height Adjustment We have a mix of hardwood and carpet, and the transition is a disaster: Suction Issues: There is no way to adjust the suction. On carpet, you have to practically "yank" the vacuum across the floor just to move it. Design Flaws: The front of the vacuum sits too high. It won’t fit under kitchen counter along the trim, yet it’s too low to pick up something as small as a pebble. You have to stop, pull out the hose, or awkwardly flatten the handle to the floor just to get basic debris. Button Placement: The power button and the roller brush button are right next to each other. You end up hitting the wrong one constantly. ❌ The "Hose from Hell" The hose design is baffling. There is a blue plastic pipe inside that you have to manually remove every time you want to clean the stairs. If you leave it in, the hose kinks, the suction dies, and the entire vacuum tips over because it’s so top-heavy. ❌ High-Maintenance Features The Cord: While long, it doesn't retract. In a 3,000sq ft house, you’ll spend half your time manually winding a massive cord. Cheap Build: For the price, the plastic feels flimsy and "budget," which is insulting given the cost. The Intake Vent: This is the most bizarre design choice—the vent is right by the handle. If you are wearing a blouse or bracelets, the vacuum tries to eat your clothes and jewelry while you work. Final Verdict If you value your wrists and your sanity, stay away. This is a heavy, poorly balanced, and over-engineered headache. I strongly suggest testing one in person before you commit—don't let the "premium" branding fool you like it did me.

This vacuum puts my old Kirby to shame, and it doesn't use expensive bags. The only problem I have with it is that it is so strong that it's pulling up the carpet at the seam. IOW's this machine is, again, incredible.

I bought this during Prime Days and wanted to spend some time with it before reviewing it. Here’s my opinion in an easy to read bullet point list: What I LOVE: - Best suction of any vacuum I’ve used. I have multiple cats that shed. I let my robot vacuum do a turn. Then I vacuumed using my upright. Then I used the Dyson and it managed to still pull up a half canister of dirt and hair!! Impressive! - The Cord - kudos for a cord that is long enough to do multiple rooms!!! No need to stop and unplug and plug while vacuuming. - The washable filters - so nice not to have to CONSTANTLY buy new filters. Sure these will need replaced from time to time but you can wash them in the sink by hand for some time before needing to buy new ones! - The fact that there are only 2 filters. I like simplicity. I don’t want to bother with 4 or 5 filters. - Maneuvering this machine - when the rotating brush is on, it practically glides over the carpet. It also has a wide sweeping head which covers a lot of space. Its straight edge design allows you to get close to wall borders and room edges. - Pet hair does not get tangled in the brush and the brush is easy to clean. Also, it’s simple to toggle between having the brush spinning for carpets and having it turned off for hardwood or linoleum. - I like the Dyson warranty and product support. If you have a question about your product, it’s easy to find answers. Also, registering your product for warranty purposes is super easy and takes no time at all. What I LIKE: - There are plenty of tool options. Your Dyson comes with multiple tools that will handle a variety of jobs and a carry bag is included for easy storage. What I DISLIKE: - The upright locking mechanism - you have to put actual effort into getting the vacuum to stay in the locked position. Furthermore, if you are moving it from room to room in the locked position and run over carpet, a floor divider or even a piece of cat food, you can almost guarantee that it is going to unlock and the sweeper head is going to fall to the floor. - The hose and tool design - the hose is stiff and hard to maneuver. I use my hose a lot to sweep trim, cat litter from crevices etc. The hose is so stiff because of the handle that it’s almost unwieldy. Furthermore, unless I’m missing something, there is nowhere on the vacuum to attach a single tool!! It’s a pain to dig tools out constantly. Over time, I’ve become better at pulling the hose out of the handle base for use but it’s taken some time to get used to. - I’m bothered by the lack of quality of some parts. The piece that holds the LONG cord is plastic and I worry it won’t last long. The debris bin also feels cheaply made. It’s yet to be seen if these parts will stand the test of time. - When dumping hair from the collection tube, I frequently have to put my hand up in there to pull the dirt and hair out. It gets trapped around the cylinder tube up top instead of just falling out. Price - I bought my vacuum during Prime days and got a deal on it. I’d have to really consider whether I’d be willing to pay the normal asking price for this vacuum. I love the power and the suction capability but I feel it has several pretty big flaws as well.

It comes with lots of nice attachments, and that it has very good suction for vacuuming all different kinds of rugs made of all different kinds of materials. It vacuums, cheap rugs and pricier rugs equally as well.

I owned one of the original upright Dyson vacuums in the early 2000s, so I was expecting the same or better quality since it's 2025. The suction is outstanding, and arguably better than the original. My biggest complaint is how most of the vacuum is cheap, flimsy plastic. It feels like it's going to fall apart at any moment while using it. The connection tolerances between pieces in the handle are loose, so there is a lot of flex and movement during the push and pull motions, and it doesn't like to click into place to lock in the upright position. The only reason I'm even giving it 3 stars is simply because of the legendary Dyson suction strength, but other than that, it has the feel of a cheap $75 vacuum.

Needed a better vac after getting our big dog. I read reviews and decided to take a chance and spend the $$$. I put it together and tried it on a dark area rug that the dog loves, but was covered in his hair. Our old vac would clean it ok, but I'd then have to use a carpet rake. So, I tried the new Dyson. OMG. It looks like a new rug. My wife was in shock. We couldn't believe the difference. And, then we cleaned the canister. I couldn't believe how much dust and dirt it collected we didn't even realize was there. This vacuum is beyond amazing. Well worth the money.

This is the greatest vacuum, very powerful, I tried other vacuum and it does not compared to Dyson!