The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Origin is a bagless upright vacuum with 245 AW of suction, designed for homes with pets and people who want powerful cleaning across carpets and hard floors.
Recommended For
- Pet owners who regularly vacuum shed hair from low-pile carpet and other household floors; testing found it effective at removing pet hair on low-pile carpet.
- Households with a mix of carpet and hard floors that want one corded upright for routine floor cleaning; testing found it handled debris on both, with the brush bar able to be turned off for hard floors.
- People who prefer a corded vacuum for longer cleaning sessions and do not want to pause to recharge; reviewers note its long reach and corded design.
- Households that want a bagless upright for frequent floor cleaning and are comfortable emptying the bin and washing the filters; testing notes the bagless design and washable filters can reduce recurring costs.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- In a home with shedding pets and carpet, use it for routine floor cleaning; reviewers found it effective at picking up pet hair, though results can vary with carpet and debris.
- For a home with both carpet and hard flooring, move between rooms without changing the cleaner head; its self-adjusting head is designed to adapt, and reviewers report it handles both surface types.
- For everyday crumbs and dust on bare floors, use it for a regular room clean; independent testing found good bare-floor pickup, although some debris may need more than one pass.
- When cleaning stairs, detach the wand and work from a nearby outlet; the hose and wand help reach steps, but the upright’s weight and bulk can make moving it between floors awkward.
- On thick or plush carpet, expect the floorhead to be harder to push because it can seal tightly against the surface; it may suit shorter-pile carpet better than very plush rugs.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Pet-owning households cleaning carpets, rugs, and hard floors |
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| Cleaning Performance And Floor Care | 245 AW suction with a self-adjusting cleaner head and rotating brush roll for carpet and hard-floor cleaning |
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| Filtration And Dirt Collection | Bagless cyclonic collection with a HEPA filter; whole-machine filtration traps 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns, and the bin empties with a one-click release |
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| Power And Controls | 1500 W corded electric power at 120 V AC, with a 30.97 ft power cord, push-button control, and one speed/power level |
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| Design And Handling | Upright design with ball steering for maneuvering around furniture; glossy blue finish |
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| Capacity And Dimensions | 5 lb capacity; weighs 15.61 lb; measures 8.85 × 11.5 × 36.1 in |
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| Condition And Warranty | Renewed Premium; manufacturer warranty description states labor is covered |
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| Model Identifiers | Dyson Ball Animal 2; model 381358-02 |
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