Compare Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Upright Vacuum vs Bissell CleanView Swivel Vacuum

Hair-wrap resistance is one of the clearest strengths, with multiple reviewers reporting virtually no tangles, clean vanes, and self-clearing brush behavior.

Hair-wrap resistance was weak in lab and review evidence because hair accumulated on the non-removable brushroll and was difficult to clean.

Reviewers frame it as a heavy-duty machine, citing powerful air speed, lift, and a Terminator-like readiness for demanding pet messes.

Heavy-duty suitability looked limited, with reviewers positioning it for simple messes and cautioning against very hairy dogs or demanding cleanup.

Crevice pickup is excellent in comparative testing, where the Dyson edges out the Shark Stratos in deep crevice sand pickup.

Crevice pickup was weak in one comparison, where the vacuum gave up after limited sand removal.

Filtration and dust containment receive strong marks, with reviewers praising HEPA-level containment, allergen capture, and cleaner air while vacuuming.

Filtration was a repeated weakness because the vacuum lacks sealed HEPA filtration, although one review liked that the bottom-empty tank reduced dust escaping during emptying.

Reviewers like the adjustable gates and suction controls because they improve control across surfaces and debris types.

Controls were a weak point in several reviews, with complaints about close-together pedals, bending to adjust height, and confusing foot buttons.

Stair cleaning is a weakness in one review because the upright body and weight make stair use less ideal.

Stair usability was supported by the extension tools and mini motorized attachment, which reviewers found useful for stairs and pet-bed cleaning.

Hard-floor hair pickup is praised in Forbes’ evidence that suction lifts hair from both carpets and hard floors.

Hard-floor hair pickup had both praise and caveats, with good pet-hair claims but lab and roundup reviews noting weaker hardwood effectiveness.

Maintenance is viewed positively overall, with a reviewer explicitly calling it very easy.

Maintenance drew split feedback, with some reviewers calling it easy and low-cost while others criticized brushroll hair removal and belt clogging.

Above-floor and upholstery pickup is strong, with reviewers praising turbine tools, couch and car-seat cleaning, and no suction loss with attachments.

Above-floor and upholstery performance was mixed: some tools worked well on upholstery and stairs, but the turbo tool could stall or feel underpowered.

Value is mixed to negative: reviewers praise performance, but one calls it pricey and another doubts paying extra for bundled tools.

Most positive reviews framed the vacuum as strong value or budget-friendly, but one lab review argued that cheaper alternatives cleaned better.

Noise is a recurring drawback, with reviewers noting it is louder than some competitors and describing it as a very loud machine.

Noise impressions were mixed: one comparison measured it as the least noisy in that lineup, while another review called it a little louder than average.

The cleaner head is repeatedly praised as a standout feature, with efficient design, a strong seal, and a fantastic updated head.

Floorhead design was mixed: one comparison praised head efficiency, while other reviews said clearance or head height caused debris-plowing and under-furniture limits.

Under-furniture pickup is limited but possible, with one review noting it can reach under the bed a little.

Under-furniture cleaning was a weakness because the fixed canister, high head, or handle angle limited reach.

Medium-pile carpet pickup scores very strongly in testing, including a perfect carpet deep-clean score and top sand pickup results.

Medium-carpet evidence was sharply mixed: one test gave it a perfect deep-clean score, while another comparison found it struggled with embedded sand.

Weight is a consistent downside: reviewers describe it as the heaviest in a comparison, not lightweight, and tiring to lift.

Weight feedback was mixed: one review found handle weight lighter than average, another owner found it lightweight, and a third called it heavy and bulky.

The bin is viewed positively in the hands-on review, mainly because of its large capacity.

The bin drew mixed feedback: reviewers liked the high-capacity or bottom-empty design, but one owner felt the usable fill line made it seem small.

The hose and wand range is praised for above-floor reach and easier high/low cleaning.

Hose reach was mixed: one review liked its quality, another said the Dyson reached much farther, and others found the hose adequate but not long.

High-pile and plush carpet evidence is positive, with reviewers praising thick-carpet deep cleaning and plush-carpet effectiveness.

High-pile carpet evidence was mixed: several reviewers praised hair or debris pickup, but some noted large debris or sand still required extra work.

Build quality evidence is positive for the wand, which a reviewer describes as high-quality plastic that does not tend to snap.

Build feedback was mixed: one test found the construction acceptable after heat checks, while two owner-style reviews described plastic parts as flimsy or cheap-feeling.

Reviewers consistently describe suction and airflow as a major strength, with lab results and user tests showing strong lift, deep cleaning, and upholstery power.

Reviewers split on suction: several praised it as powerful or strong for the price, while one test found hard-floor suction mediocre and another described it as only somewhat above entry-level.

Cord length is consistently praised, especially the 35-foot cord and long total cleaning range.

Cord length was generally adequate, with owners praising the 27-foot range while one review noted it was a few feet shorter than average.

Cyclone performance is mixed: one review praises Radial Root Cyclone airflow, while another says the newer cyclone system dirties filters faster.

Cyclone performance was praised for maintaining debris separation and supporting deeper cleaning with lower maintenance costs.

Large debris intake is generally strong, but not perfect: some reviews praise larger debris pickup while others note popcorn or similar debris can spit forward.

Large-debris hard-floor intake was one of the most inconsistent areas, ranging from near-perfect rice pickup to repeated complaints about cereal, Cheerios, and scattered debris.

Overall sentiment is very positive across reviews, with repeated top-choice language, high ratings, and strong owner satisfaction.

Overall opinion was polarized: several reviewers were impressed by the value and pet performance, while one lab review gave a poor overall recommendation.

Hair-removal-channel evidence is mixed to negative: reviewers found balls trapped in the vanes and hair caught on comb teeth despite overall anti-tangle strengths.

Hair-removal channel issues were a repeated complaint, especially around the non-removable brushroll and belt area where hair could clog.

Hard-floor fine dust pickup is praised in testing, with the reviewer saying it handles the finest dust particles well.

Fine-dust hard-floor pickup was mixed but mostly positive, with strong small-debris results in two reviews and weaker hardwood suction in another.

Assembly is mixed: one comparison says the Dyson needs quite a bit of assembly, and another found setup slightly tricky.

Assembly was mostly considered straightforward or easy, but one comparison noted this model required more assembly than several competitors.

Clog prevention is a strength in pet-heavy use, with reviewers highlighting anti-clog design and debris containment in the bin.

Clog-related evidence was favorable overall, with reviewers noting no hair clog in one test and praising the suction blockage indicator.

Comparative evidence is favorable: reviewers say it impressed against other uprights, outshined competition on carpet, and felt like a worthy successor.

One review positioned it as a more capable step above an entry-level Bissell model due to added range, tools, and motor power.

The low-profile aspect is modest but positive, with one reviewer noting a slim, short profile and limited under-bed reach.

Low-profile design was mixed: one owner liked cabinet clearance, while another test said the taller brushroll head limited under-furniture reach.

Edge and baseboard cleaning is mixed: one test found the Dyson missed rice near the center, while another called edge cleaning good but not best.

Edge and baseboard cleaning drew both praise and criticism, with reviewers liking edge tools/brushes but some tests showing missed or scattered debris near walls.

Emptying and mess control are viewed positively, with reviewers calling the bin hygienic, easy to empty, and clean to handle.

Emptying was mostly easy and hygienic according to several reviews, though one owner still found stuck hairballs and the usable capacity frustrating.

Attachments are generally well regarded, especially the pet grooming, turbine, crevice, stair, and upholstery tools, though the Extra package value is debated elsewhere.

Accessories were generally viewed as a strength, with praise for the attachment set and floor-to-ceiling usefulness, though one reviewer considered the basic brush merely ordinary.

Ownership costs are viewed favorably because washable filters and reusable filtration reduce replacement needs.

Maintenance cost was viewed positively in one detailed review because the cyclone/filter design was said to prolong filter life and reduce replacement expense.

Reviewers see it as versatile across mess sizes, surfaces, modes, and whole-apartment cleaning, especially with carpets, hard floors, and attachments.

One detailed review summarized the vacuum as solid and feature-equipped enough to cover multiple cleaning jobs.

Pet-related evidence is highly positive: reviewers praise fur pickup, pet-focused attachments, anti-tangle behavior, and usefulness in shedding-heavy homes.

Pet-owner positioning was a consistent strength, with multiple reviewers praising pet-hair tools and pickup, though one lab review said pet-hair benefit was limited by cleanup hassle.

The floorhead seal is praised in comparative testing for forming a tight seal against the floor.

One technical review praised the squeegee-style seal for improving hard-floor contact and crevice pickup.

The pet grooming attachment raises a surface-safety concern because a reviewer found the bristles stiff and would avoid using it on a pet.

Surface safety with attachments was a concern because reviewers warned that the always-spinning brush could damage floors or carpet while using tools.

Hair pickup on carpets is very strong, with lab and review evidence showing most hair picked up and long/pet hair efficiently removed.

Carpet hair pickup was one of the most consistently praised areas, with multiple reviewers describing excellent pet-hair removal from carpets.

Ease of use is mixed: one reviewer liked how the machine follows the hose, while another said several operations take getting used to.

Ease of use was positive in value-focused reviews, but one lab review found tight turns and height adjustments frustrating.

Cord management is praised in the unboxing review because the hook lets the user remove the whole cable in one go.

Cord management was praised across several reviews, especially the rewind model and cord clip, though the simple non-rewind model was also considered workable.

Maneuverability is mostly praised for the ball steering and tight turns, though one review says the ball-style steering takes some getting used to.

Maneuverability was often praised for swivel steering and easy steering around furniture, though one lab review found tight turns difficult.

Tool changes are mixed: one reviewer praised the easy teardown and quick-release wand, while another found getting the hose out awkward.

One reviewer found the hose and attachment connection easy to take apart and reassemble.

A WIRED review explicitly praises the vacuum’s styling while also noting broad floor-surface performance.

Area rug handling is mixed: one review says it glides on a thick rug, while others warn it may be too strong or hard to move on carpet.

Low-pile carpet performance was positive in the detailed reviews that tested it, especially when adjusted to the right surface setting.

The dual-motor design is evaluated positively because the brush motor is described as not stealing power from the main motor.

The new cleaner head and adjustable gates are seen as meaningful innovations versus previous Dyson uprights.

Onboard tool storage was mixed, with one review praising easy storage and another warning an unstored corner tool would likely get lost.

Long-term reliability was a concern in one owner review, which highlighted complaints about units dying quickly.

One review said the vacuum did not scratch floors even when it underperformed on hardwood pickup.

Its slim, short upright profile is praised for making the vacuum easy to tuck into a corner.

Stuck resistance is favorable on thick carpet because the Ball Animal 3 glides where the earlier fixed-height model bogged down.

For a full-size upright, one review finds the machine relatively compact and suitable for tucking into smaller spaces.