The unveiling of a new Dyson is always going to receive a lot of press attention and anticipation from brand-loyal buyers because there is the expectation that this top manufacturer can only get better. The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal has not been available for long, having only been announced at this year’s CES show, but it already has plenty of buyers and interesting feedback about its attempts to surpass previous models – both good and bad. The aim of this Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal vacuum cleaner review is to look at these pros and cons to see if this really is a step in the right direction.
What is the key selling point with this new Dyson Cinetic Vacuum that makes it an appealing option to buyers?
It should come as no surprise here that the main focus of this machine is suction. It promises to be the “world’s first upright vacuum that truly never loses suction”, which sounds familiar, and it does this by using a brand-new Cinetic system for more effective suction, great power and an interesting approach to dealing with the dirt. This vacuum has 35 tips that vibrate approximately 350 times and a motor offering 180AW to lift dirt easily and break it down into microscopic elements.
Even when this revolutionary suction is placed to one side, this Dyson Cinetic Big Ball still has some impressive elements to its design and performance.
The ability to “never lose suction” is the main focus of all Dyson models but the ease of use and convenience for the user tends to come in a close second. There are a number of small elements to the design that make a difference in the eyes of buyers, such as the ergonomics on the handle, the long reach, the on/off switch on the brushroll and the general ease of movement across the floor, but one of the interesting aspects here is the ease of cleaning and the way that this significantly improves the experience for users.
This Dyson is advertised as being the only vacuum without any filters to wash and replace, which is part of the reason for this consistent suction power, and it uses a whole machine filtration system and hygienic bin emptying to make the experience more pleasant and reduce the amount of dust and allergens floating around. The capacity of this bin is nothing special at 0.57 gallons but it is good enough for most users’ needs.
The final advantage to mention here is that as well as being a powerful machine with some nice new design features, this Dyson Cinetic Animal model has the potential to work in a variety of situations because it is advertised as being a capable pet hair vacuum with the ability to handle multiple surfaces. The suction power to pick up stubborn debris and essentially obliterate it and the high-end filtration system each play an important part in regard to this “animal” tag because of the risk of allergens and the difficulty in cleaning hairs from carpets. Furthermore, it has an additional “tangle-free turbo tool” for getting rid of long human or pet hair off of upholstery. This new Dyson certainly scores a lot of points in this area, it is just a shame that the multi-surface performance has not been so well-received.
There are some issues with the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Vacuum Cleaner’s purpose as multi-surface vacuum and its maneuverability that limit its appeal slightly.
The design of this machine and its power mean that it should be able to handle any surface in the home with ease, and the specification definitely mentions hardfloors and carpets; however, there are issues with the design that inhibit this slightly and some buyers have expressed some disappointment in their user testimonials. The specification boasts a self-adjusting nozzle with “20% more brush bar power”, which is supposed to automatically adjust between surface types and offer a deep clean. The problem here is that some users have said that it struggles with deep pile carpeting at times and that the transition between the carpet and hardfloor is not as smooth as it should be from such a high-end, expensive machine.
As for the maneuverability, it was mentioned above that the vacuum does a decent job of getting around a room because it has quite a smooth movement and is a joy to handle but there are still some issues to mention here. The biggest is the size of the ball. There is no ignoring the size of this thing because it is such a prominent feature and “big ball” is in the product name but while this should be a bonus, it has actually come in for criticism because it makes it impossible to get the head underneath furniture. In addition to this, it just makes this large machine even more bulky and heavy. This is not a sleek, streamlined machine by any stretch of the imagination with dimensions of 43.3×17.2×13.4 inches and the 19.8lb weight does not help this maneuverability issue at all. But the provided attachments will clean every nook and cranny where the vacuum does not fit or go.
The final verdict of this Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal Vacuum Cleaner review
The main question here is whether this fancy new Dyson is step in the right direction or not and the honest answer would be that in some respects it is and in others it is a little bit of a let down. There are no major flaws in this machine that say it cannot fulfill its purpose or that make it that difficult to use, but there are some design issues that frustrate users that should not be there.
It is understandable that a powerful machine needs to be big and heavy and it is great that it offers the chance to clean different surfaces; however, the complaints about the size of the ball should have been foreseen and the issue with the self-adjusting nozzle is a shame when these features have been so beneficial in the past. In the end, the positive points do win out over the negative and the user convenience, hygienic systems, pet hair removal and impressive new suction system are enough to ensure that this new Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal is a step forward in vacuuming and a recommendable purchase.
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