Dyson Ball Animal 2

Pros

• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  Still delivers very strong suction with high overall debris removal, remaining one of the most powerful uprights we have tested even if extreme suction can make large debris on plush carpet a bit awkward.
• Overall durability/longevity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Long-term use since 2018 suggests solid durability, with performance still strong years later and only minor seal wear showing up as the primary age-related concern.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Excellent at pulling pet hair out of carpets and rugs thanks to its strong suction, making it a dependable option for homes with one or more shedding pets.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
  Overall it remains a powerful, long-lived upright that excels at deep cleaning and pet hair removal, though partial sealing, hair wrap and plush-carpet quirks keep it from feeling as refined as newer rivals.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  As an older flagship Dyson upright, the Ball Animal 2 often represents good value when its price drops below newer models, offering strong performance if you can accept its quirks.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.8
  System now tests as only partially sealed, letting a bit of smoke escape in lab tests, but containment remains adequate for everyday home use, especially considering the unit’s age and heavy prior use.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  High-pile carpet cleaning is generally strong but can struggle to climb over large debris like cereal, requiring a bit more effort to capture everything on plush rugs.