Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor Canister Vacuum

Pros

• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  Excellent hair pickup on carpets, with testing citing about 98% pet hair removal after a few passes; brush and suction work well together for embedded hair.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Construction feels solid and precisely fitted, supporting long-term reliability; reviews describe it as sturdy, well-engineered, and confidence-inspiring for multi-year use.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.7
  Strong suction and an effective floorhead make it well suited to homes with pets, pulling up hair and dander from carpets and hard floors; multiple tests/reviews cite near-98% pet hair pickup on carpet.
• Cord management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  Automatic cord rewind operates smoothly, aiding quick setup and storage; the long retractable cord is frequently singled out as a favorite convenience feature.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Performs well across multiple floor types and messes, acting as a true all purpose cleaner for mixed surfaces; best results on chunky hard-floor debris often come from using the hose or alternate tools rather than the main floorhead.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  Strong filtration with cyclonic separation and a washable lifetime filter; reviewers describe it as allergy/hypoallergenic-friendly and effective at capturing fine dust.
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Tools and sections snap on/off quickly, enabling fast switches between floor and above-floor cleaning; reviewers repeatedly highlight simple, low-effort tool changes.
• Overall durability/longevity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Reliability impressions are strong, with owners citing multi-year Dyson longevity and expecting long service life from the Big Ball’s build and design.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Strong suction (often cited around ~205–250 air watts) that excels on carpet and pet hair; can feel overpowered on thick rugs and may require using the suction-relief vent or a different tool for chunky debris.
• Cyclone performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Dyson’s multi/2-tier cyclonic system is described as maintaining airflow while separating fine dust effectively, supporting strong suction without relying on bags.
• Hose length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Long overall reach (often cited ~33–35 feet end-to-end) makes it easier to clean multiple rooms, stairs, and above-floor areas without moving the canister constantly.
• Floorhead design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Self-adjusting / turbine-style floorhead is effective on carpet and fine debris, with a low-clearance profile and transparent window; can push or stall on bulky debris, making tool choice important.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.5
  Overall sentiment is strongly positive—often framed as a top-tier canister for carpet and pet hair with standout usability features; recurring drawbacks are weight, premium price, and weaker large-debris pickup on hard floors.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  Includes a practical set of tools (e.g., crevice, dusting/combination, stair tool, wand rotator) that help with edges, stairs, and vehicles; additional specialty tools are available if needed.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Low-clearance head and long reach help it get under furniture more easily than many canisters, reducing the need to move heavy items.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Hygienic/no-touch bin emptying pushes debris out effectively, minimizing the need to reach into the bin and helping reduce disposal mess.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.4
  Self adjusting floorhead delivers above average single pass carpet pickup, removing roughly half of test dirt in one pass versus about a third for typical canisters; other testing and reviews also report near-total pickup on low-pile carpet for many debris types.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4
  Sleek, modern styling with Dyson’s signature colorway and a see-through floorhead that makes debris intake visible; generally viewed as premium-looking.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4
  Crevice and combination tools provide strong groove and corner cleaning, benefiting from high suction to pull debris from tight spaces.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4
  Generally quieter than expected for a powerful corded canister, with users describing it as pleasantly quiet; still audible, but not as harsh as many full-size vacuums.
• Suitability for heavy-duty use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4
  Well suited for large homes or office-sized spaces thanks to corded unlimited runtime, strong suction, and a decent bin; the main tradeoff for heavy-duty use is its weight when carrying.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  Intuitive layout, self righting body, and automatic cord rewind make day to day operation straightforward even for new users; there can be a learning curve with canister drag in tight spaces and with handling the unit’s weight on stairs.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Stores well in closets and can be dismantled quickly for compact storage; self-righting behavior helps prevent messy tip-overs during use.
• Dried-On Stain Removal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.3
  Self-righting ball base and 360 articulation improve stability and cornering, and many find it easy to steer; canister drag/bumping in tight hallways and pushback on thick rugs can take practice.
• Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Bagless and corded design avoids recurring bag purchases and battery replacements; washable lifetime filter helps keep ongoing costs low, though periodic washing/drying is required.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Bagless design with about a 1.6L bin (often described as generously sized), reducing the frequency of emptying and eliminating bag purchases; keeping debris below the fill line helps maintain suction.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Maintenance is relatively light—empty the bin, wash the lifetime filter periodically, and check the brush for tangles; corded design avoids battery replacements and ongoing bag costs.
• Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Around a 21-foot power cord, and when combined with hose/wand it provides long room-to-room reach, reducing unplugging and replugging.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Long wand and included tools make it effective for couches, vehicles, vents, ceilings, and cobwebs; suction remains strong when using the hose/attachments.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
  Typically resists clogs and is easy to clear thanks to quick-release parts, but larger debris can challenge the main floorhead and may require switching to the hose/tool.
• Surface safety with attachments ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3
  Soft-bristle/combination tools and adjustable suction help protect delicate fabrics and surfaces while still lifting dust; users like being able to keep distance without losing pickup.
• Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Some tools clip/store on the vacuum for quick access, helping reduce interruptions during cleaning; storage is helpful but not fully comprehensive for all attachments.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  Very good on high-pile carpets overall, including strong pet-hair performance; bulky items like cereal can still be a partial miss with the floorhead unless you use the hose.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.2
  Stair cleaning is practical with the included stair tool and portable canister form; many treat it as a good option for steps and other small, awkward areas.
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  Often cited with a 5-year limited warranty, supporting confidence in ownership; one reviewer notes the model is discontinued, so availability and long-term parts access may vary by region/retailer.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.9
  Simple foot power control plus handle-based controls (trigger/slider/vent) to adjust brush speed or suction; a repeated gripe is needing to hold the trigger for certain modes.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.9
  Strong on fine dust and light debris (e.g., flour/sugar/fine grit), especially with the right setting; overall hard-floor impressions can be held back by bulky-debris behavior of the main head.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
  Premium-priced, but many feel performance, filtration, and included tools justify the cost; value is weaker if you prioritize low cost or mostly vacuum bulky debris on hard floors.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.7
  Hair can wrap in the brush with heavy shedding or the wrong tool, but access for detangling is straightforward and cleanup is quick.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.6
  Edge pickup is above average but not perfect with the main head; corners and baseboards improve notably when using the crevice/combination tools.