Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin vs V15 Detect

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin
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Our Verdict

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

Dyson V15 Detect

The Dyson V15 Detect and the Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin are designed to suit different uses, and one may suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. The Ball Animal 2 is a corded upright with a theoretically indefinite runtime. It has a bigger dirt compartment, fewer parts that need regular cleaning, and a dedicated pet grooming tool. Meanwhile, the V15 Detect is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum that's far more compact, is easier to maneuver, and comes with a wider assortment of tools, including a fluffy brushroll head with a laser light to help you see small debris. Both vacuums can be difficult to maneuver on some carpets or rugs due to their strong suction force.

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Variants

  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Blue)
  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Iron/Purple)
  • V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)

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Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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V15 Detect Animal
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Iron/Purple
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Complete+
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Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Pro
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Complete
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Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Origin
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Blue/Nickel
V15 Detect Pro
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Ball Animal 2
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V15 Detect
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V15 Detect Absolute
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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V15 Detect Total Clean
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.4
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V15 Detect High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

6.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V15 Detect Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks 
 

7.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Wood Cracks Post Test
Design

Build Quality 
 

6.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright
Stick/Handheld

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect In The Box Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Yes
No

Storing 
 

7.0
9.0

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

42.13" (107.0 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)

Width 
 

13.39" (34.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth 
 

16.93" (43.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
Yes

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

7.8
6.9

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.32 gal (1.20 L)
0.12 gal (0.45 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

Runtime 
 

6.3

Minimum Runtime 
 

8 min

Maximum Runtime 
 

75 min

Battery 
 

0.0
7.3

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
8 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
75 min

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
231 min

Recharge Dock 
 

No
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
Yes

Swappable Battery 
 

Yes

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
Yes

Range 
 

8.1
10

Cordless 
 

No
Yes

Cord Length 
 

35.17 ft (10.7 m)
N/A

Hose Length 
 

9.22 ft (2.81 m)
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.49 ft (0.76 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

2.72 ft (0.83 m)
3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Total Range 
 

37.89 ft (11.55 m)
N/A

User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

Portability 
 

6.7
8.0

Total Weight 
 

17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)
6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.76 lbs (1.25 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

920640-01
970013-02

HEPA Filter Part Number  

920769-01
970013-03

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual and Automatic
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Yes
No

Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Mobility

Portability 
 

6.7
8.0

Total Weight 
 

17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)
6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.76 lbs (1.25 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Range 
 

8.1
10

Cordless 
 

No
Yes

Cord Length 
 

35.17 ft (10.7 m)
N/A

Hose Length 
 

9.22 ft (2.81 m)
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.49 ft (0.76 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

2.72 ft (0.83 m)
3.25 ft (0.99 m)

Total Range 
 

37.89 ft (11.55 m)
N/A
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Dyson V15 Detect Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V15 Detect High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Dyson V15 Detect Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

6.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Suction 
 

6.7
7.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

88.5 inH₂O (22.04 kPa)
118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)
6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

On, (Brushroll Off)
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)

Airflow 
 

8.2
7.8

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

79.2 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)

Noise 
 

7.4
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

81.4 dBA
70.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

78.8 dBA
71.0 dBA

Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Sofa Pickup Post Test

Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No

Cracks 
 

7.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Wood Cracks Post Test
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Dyson V15 Detect Wood Cracks Post Test

Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Dyson V15 Detect Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

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V15 Detect Animal
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Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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V15 Detect Complete+
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Ball Animal 2 Pro
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V15 Detect Complete
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Ball Animal 2 Origin
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V15 Detect Pro
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Ball Animal 2
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V15 Detect
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V15 Detect Absolute
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