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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

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Updated Mar 12, 2026 07:48 PM

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Updated Sep 22, 2025 07:03 PM

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Picture

Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Upright

Bagless Yes

Cordless No

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

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Dyson V11

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin is a better vacuum for cleaning floors, while the Dyson V11 is more versatile. The Ball Animal 2 is an upright vacuum with outstanding performance on bare floors and carpets. It also has a bigger dirt compartment and a pet grooming tool. The V11 is a cordless stick vacuum, so you're not limited by a cord in terms of its range. You can also use it as a handheld vacuum, which is helpful for vacuuming stairs or inside cars.

Variants

V11 Torque Drive (Blue/Nickel)
V11 Torque Drive+ (Blue/Nickel)

Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Blue)
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Iron/Purple)

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Blue/Nickel

V11 Torque Drive

Blue

Ball Animal 2 Total Clean

Blue/Nickel

V11 Torque Drive+

Iron/Purple

Ball Animal 2 Total Clean

Blue/Nickel

V11 Absolute

Purple/Iron

Ball Animal 2 Pro

Blue/Nickel

V11 Motorhead

Purple/Iron

Ball Animal 2 Origin

Iron Gray

V11 Outsize Origin+

Silver

Ball Animal 2

Iron Gray

V11 Pro

Nickel/Blue

V11 Absolute Extra

Nickel/Blue

V11 Origin

Nickel/Iron

V11 Extra

Nickel/Purple

V11 Plus

Nickel/Red

V11 Outsize

Nickel/Red

V11 Absolute Extra

Purple/Nickel

V11 Animal

Main Differences for

Bare Floor

Threshold

0.10

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Bare Floor

0.0

0.0

Low-Pile Carpet

0.0

0.0

High-Pile Carpet

0.0

0.0

Pets

0.0

0.0

Stairs

0.0

0.0

Cars

0.0

0.0

Workshop

0.0

0.0

Design

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum Type

Locked

Locked

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User Maintenance

N/A

N/A

Maintenance Picture

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

N/A

N/A

Recurring Cost Picture

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Bag Part Number

Locked

Locked

Filter Part Number

Locked

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

Locked

Locked

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Storing

N/A

N/A

Storing Picture

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Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing

Locked

Locked

On-Board Tool Storage

Locked

Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station

Locked

Locked

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Dirt Compartment

N/A

N/A

Dirt Compartment Picture

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Bagless

Locked

Locked

Volume

Lock gal (Lock L)

Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator

Locked

Locked

Bag Included

Locked

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Range

N/A

N/A

Cordless

Locked

Locked

Cord Length

N/A

Lock ft (Lock m)

Hose Length

N/A

Lock ft (Lock m)

Minimum Wand Length

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range

N/A

Lock ft (Lock m)

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Portability

N/A

N/A

Total Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle

Locked

Locked

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Battery

N/A

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

Lock min

N/A

Maximum Battery Life

Lock min

N/A

Recharge Time

Lock min

N/A

Recharge Dock

Locked

Locked

Battery Life Indicator

Locked

Locked

Removable Batteries

Locked

Locked

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Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

Dyson V11 Picture Of Controls Sample

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Rotating Head

Locked

Locked

Power Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Self-Propelled

Locked

Locked

Headlights

Locked

Locked

Easy On/Off

Locked

Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Locked

Locked

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Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

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Brushroll

Locked

Locked

Brushroll On/Off

Locked

Locked

Removable Brushroll

Locked

Locked

Turbo Brush

Locked

Locked

Crevice Tool

Locked

Locked

Upholstery Tool

Locked

Locked

Soft Bristle Brush

Locked

Locked

Hard Bristle Brush

Locked

Locked

Extension Wand

Locked

Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool

Locked

Locked

Pet Grooming Tool

Locked

Locked

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Blower Mode

Locked

Locked

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

N/A

N/A

Hard Floor Pickup video

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Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

N/A

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Dyson V11 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video Sample

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Dyson V11 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video Sample

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video Sample

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

N/A

N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Pet Hair Pickup Video Sample

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Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Suction

N/A

N/A

Suction Video

Dyson V11 Suction Video Sample

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Suction Video Sample

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Maximum Hose Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

Locked

Locked

Hose Diameter

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Airflow

N/A

N/A

Maximum Airflow Video

Dyson V11 Maximum Airflow Video Sample

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Maximum Airflow Video Sample

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Maximum Hose Airflow

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

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Noise

N/A

N/A

Noise Video

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Bare Floor

Lock dBA

Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

Lock dBA

Lock dBA

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Maneuverability

N/A

N/A

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

N/A

N/A

Sofa Pickup Video

Dyson V11 Sofa Pickup Video Sample

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Sofa Pickup Video Sample

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Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Dyson V11 Sealing Quality Video Sample

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Locked

Locked

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Cracks

N/A

N/A

Cracks Video

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Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

N/A

N/A

Stain Video

Dyson V11 Stain Video Sample

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Stain Video Sample

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Stain Pickup Post Test

Dyson V11 Stain Pickup Post Test Sample

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Water

N/A

N/A

Wet Compatible

Locked

Locked

Water Video

Dyson V11 Water Video Sample

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Water Video Sample

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Water Pickup Post Test

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Blue/Nickel

V11 Torque Drive

Blue

Ball Animal 2 Total Clean

Blue/Nickel

V11 Torque Drive+

Iron/Purple

Ball Animal 2 Total Clean

Blue/Nickel

V11 Absolute

Purple/Iron

Ball Animal 2 Pro

Blue/Nickel

V11 Motorhead

Purple/Iron

Ball Animal 2 Origin

Iron Gray

V11 Outsize Origin+

Silver

Ball Animal 2

Iron Gray

V11 Pro

Nickel/Blue

V11 Absolute Extra

Nickel/Blue

V11 Origin

Nickel/Iron

V11 Extra

Nickel/Purple

V11 Plus

Nickel/Red

V11 Outsize

Nickel/Red

V11 Absolute Extra

Purple/Nickel

V11 Animal

Dyson V11

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

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