The Dyson Ball 2 Animal with its five attachment tools. While Dyson vacuums live up to the brand hype and their generally high price tags, picking the right one for your home can be a challenge. There are stick vacuums, upright vacuums, and vacuums meant for hardwood floors. Some people own multiple Dysons, while others can only afford one on sale.
Some people have big messes — think kids and pets — while others have little messes. I tested each in a multi-pet household and in a one-bedroom apartment, on both hardwood floors and rugs coated in dog and cat fur. My parents have two dogs and four cats, plus a bird, while I have three cats and a small dog at my apartment. Needless to say, these vacuums had plenty of work for them.
My favorite of the three vacuums was the Dyson Omni-Glide, but it also had more cons than the other two. But I'm not everyone. Read on to see what I liked and disliked about each. Dyson recommends the V8 Absolute as the best for people with allergies.
While I agree to an extent, I'd amend this to say it's the best Dyson for people living in apartments. It has the functionality to clean both hardwood floors and carpets with ease, is lightweight and easy to maneuver. The machine filtration system captures allergens while you vacuum and expels cleaner air, and the V8 motor spins at , rpm for powerful suction.
The heads are super easy to switch out at the click of a button. The crevice tool is especially handy because dirt just loves to pile up in the corner of my stairs and is otherwise unreachable without that attachment. The combination tool is also excellent for removing fur from surfaces like couches, chairs and pillows. The emptying bin on the V8 Absolute is large, but easy to empty.
I tested three vacuums at once and would say this was the least messy of the three. It took seconds to empty out and close back up. Before and After using the Dyson V8 Absolute to get the fur trapped on a chair at my parents' house. But if you live in a house or apartment with high pile carpets, this might not be the vacuum for you. It'll get the surface-level dirt and debris out with little to no issue, but the stuff trapped at the bottom of your carpet will most likely stay there.
Dyson's Ball technology makes its upright vacuums much better at navigating tight spaces than a transitional upright vacuum from another brand.
The cleaner head adjusts with each movement, too, allowing for proper suction across all rug and carpet types. Being certified as allergy-friendly means that the Ball Animal 2 has whole-machine filtration to ensure that allergens are trapped inside, and not expelled back into your home. I own a Dyson stick vacuum and thought it was a godsend for fur, but the Ball Animal 2 is simply in a different league.
My parents have a pitbull who sheds heavily, four cats, and a little Pomeranian who also sheds a decent amount. Nevertheless, only one model scored highly enough for us to recommend it. Our testers found a big range of fans from other brands that outperformed Dyson models — and by some margin.
By comparison, our testers found a big range of fans from other brands that outperformed Dyson models — and by some margin. Many are much simpler in design, but in terms of sheer air flow, blew Dyson away. That said, the Dysons do flaunt extra features that may entice you, including safe bladeless design, a low-speed night mode and phone-app control the Pure Cool TP04 only. Some models also act as air purifiers, although our lab tests found they underperformed in this regard compared with dedicated purifier units.
Dyson fans and fan heaters are good performers and worth considering. But if you just want a basic fan to create a breeze, you can buy a cheap pedestal fan for less than a tenth of the price.
In this hair dryer, the motor is in the handle, which helps give the dryer a comfortable balance and feel in the hand. Our hair dryer reviews found that the Dyson performs well and rates highly for ease of use.
But it's not the only good performer out there: we've recommended some other models that rate just as well, if not better, and cost a slice of the price. The Dyson hair dryer is a good performer and easy to use, but there are equally good models from other brands for much less. Check out our hair dryer reviews to compare the Supersonic against the rest.
Skip to content Skip to footer navigation. Top of the content. Should you buy a Dyson vacuum, hair dryer or fan? Is the cult brand worth the hype and higher price? We chose lighter-weight vacuums for better control and present you with a variety of cordless, corded, handheld, upright and canister-style models.
When choosing a vacuum model, think about what the most common use will be. Will you be moving up and down some stairs? Is the vacuum primarily for carpeted flooring or hardwood floors? Will you be vacuuming crevices, ceilings and upholstery as well? If you're in search of a light-use vacuum for quick clean-ups and bare-floor touch-ups, the Bissell Featherweight Stick or Dyson V11 Animal are the easiest to operate. For pet hair or homes where allergies are an issue, Dyson's V11 or Shark S2 Navigator both offer a high level of filtration, trapping If the vacuum is mainly for carpets, the upright models are the best.
The Dirt Devil, Shark and Eureka uprights can all provide a deep clean for the shaggiest of carpets. For a flexible vacuum that can handle bare floors or carpeting and can move around and store easily, the Miele C1, Bissell Zing or Dyson Animal are all excellent options. You may notice we don't mention amps or motor specs in our best vacuum cleaners guide.
That's because more motor power doesn't mean a vacuum can deep clean better. The amperage of a vacuum cleaner motor only measures electrical current, not how well it performs. Suction power and overall cleaning performance is based on the vacuum's airflow, which relies on good filtration and the vacuum cleaner's design. Tech improvements are making cordless vacuums just as powerful as a corded upright. However, they still have power limitations.
The Dyson V11 Animal is the top-of-the-line cordless vacuum with double the suction power of all its competitors. However, the battery is only capable of running for 60 minutes maximum, with shorter time results reported from customers. Plus, recharging it can take up to five hours. If you need a vacuum that can deep clean the entire house over an hour of time or longer, a corded vacuum is still the best option.
For faster cleanups, a cordless vacuum is easy to handle and may be all you need. If you're prone to allergies or have other respiratory issues, running the vacuum can trigger them as it blows particles around.
A sealed vacuum with HEPA filtration may be the best option to ensure you're trapping allergens such as dust mites, pet hair, dander, pollen and more without releasing them into the air. Both types of vacuums can deliver a deep clean on both carpets and bare floors, but a canister vacuum is usually easier to control. Upright vacuums are one unit on wheels and typically can only move in one straight direction. A canister vacuum consists of a long handle with a cleaning head attached to a canister on wheels.
It gives you more freedom to move around and roam without having to carry around the entire unit as you clean. There aren't many viable alternatives to a vacuum when you need a good cleaning of your floors. Robotic vacuums are helpful, but they have their limitations. They only work on one level, which could pose a problem if you live in a multi-story home. While they can be useful, they're best for maintenance and as an accompaniment to a quality vacuum -- unless all you need is a quick sweep.
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