Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] vs Miele Complete C3 Alize: Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

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Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Canister

Bagless No

Cordless No

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Canister

Bagless Yes

Cordless No

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

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Our Verdict

Miele Complete C3 Alize

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

The Miele Complete C3 Alize is a better overall canister vacuum than the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal. The Miele feels better built, is easier to maintain, and has a significantly more powerful motor. The Miele can also be used in a handheld configuration, and its handle has an LED light to help you navigate more shadowy areas. However, the Dyson has virtually no recurring costs and comes with more tools and brushes.

Variants

Complete C3 Brilliant (Bronze Pearl)
Complete C3 Calima (Curry Yellow)
Complete C3 Alize (Ivory White)
Complete C3 Cat & Dog (Lotus White)
Complete C3 Marin (Marine Blue)
Complete C3 Kona (Obsidian Black)
Complete C3 Alize (Petrol)
Complete C3 HomeCare+ (Red)

Animal (Nickel)
Absolute (Nickel)
Animal Pro (Purple/Iron)
Origin (Red/Iron)
Multi Floor (Yellow/Iron)

Review

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Bronze Pearl

Complete C3 Brilliant

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Nickel

Animal

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Curry Yellow

Complete C3 Calima

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Amazon.com

Nickel

Absolute

Amazon.com

Ivory White

Complete C3 Alize

Amazon.com

Purple/Iron

Animal Pro

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Amazon.com

Lotus White

Complete C3 Cat & Dog

Amazon.com

Red/Iron

Origin

Amazon.com

Marine Blue

Complete C3 Marin

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Yellow/Iron

Multi Floor

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Obsidian Black

Complete C3 Kona

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Petrol

Complete C3 Alize

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Red

Complete C3 HomeCare+

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Threshold

0.10

Bare Floor

7.7

7.6

Recurring Cost

4.5

Build Quality

8.5

6.0

User Maintenance

9.5

8.5

Full Comparison

Bare Floor

7.7

7.6

Low-Pile Carpet

6.6

7.6

High-Pile Carpet

6.0

7.5

Pets

6.9

8.0

Stairs

7.7

Cars

7.8

7.7

Workshop

5.4

5.1

Design

Build Quality

8.5

6.0

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type

Canister

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User Maintenance

9.5

8.5

Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

4.5

Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

GN AirClean 3D

No bag

Filter Part Number

SF HA 50

No replaceable filters

HEPA Filter Part Number

SF HA 50

Not available

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Storing

7.4

7.5

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Height

40.94" (104.0 cm)

39.96" (101.5 cm)

Width

11.81" (30.0 cm)

10.47" (26.6 cm)

Depth

25.20" (64.0 cm)

24.88" (63.2 cm)

Cord Storing

Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage

Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station

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Dirt Compartment

8.2

7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.66 gal (2.50 L)

0.26 gal (1.00 L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Range

7.7

7.2

Cordless

Cord Length

24.38 ft (7.4 m)

21.87 ft (6.7 m)

Hose Length

6.40 ft (1.95 m)

5.15 ft (1.57 m)

Minimum Wand Length

2.66 ft (0.81 m)

2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Maximum Wand Length

4.10 ft (1.25 m)

4.20 ft (1.28 m)

Total Range

34.22 ft (10.43 m)

30.46 ft (9.29 m)

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Portability

7.1

6.8

Total Weight

15.87 lbs (7.20 kg)

17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

Weight In Hand

1.94 lbs (0.88 kg)

2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

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Battery

0.0

Minimum Battery Life

N/A

Maximum Battery Life

N/A

Recharge Time

N/A

Recharge Dock

Battery Life Indicator

Removable Batteries

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Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head

Yes

Power Adjustment

Yes

Self-Propelled

Headlights

Yes

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Manual

None

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Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Yes

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

5.0

Hard Floor Pickup video

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

4.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

5.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

4.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Suction

8.4

7.2

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

87.8 inH₂O (21.87 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

21.4 inH₂O (5.32 kPa)

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum

Default

Normal Head Suction

5.7 inH₂O (1.41 kPa)

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"Auto", Head Position "Floor Brush"

Default

Hose Diameter

1.3" (3.2 cm)

1.6" (4.0 cm)

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Airflow

9.3

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Hose Airflow

122.3 CFM (3.5 m³/min)

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Noise

8.6

7.7

Noise Video

Bare Floor

72.3 dBA

79.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

62.9 dBA

78.1 dBA

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Maneuverability

8.5

Maneuverability Video

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

9.0

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

5.6

Setting Used

Default ("Suction release" clip pulled)

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

16%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

14%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

99%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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Cracks

9.0

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

3.0

1.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance

6.7

Setting Used

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

38%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

36%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

33%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

78%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

76%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

73%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Performance

6.7

Setting Used

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

30%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

26%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

17%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

80%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

79%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

75%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

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Pet Hair Floor Performance

8.8

Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor

94%

Low-Pile Carpet

91%

High-Pile Carpet

92%

Automation

Physical Automation

0.0

Automatic Recharging

Automatic Bag Emptying

Pathing Algorithm

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers

Scheduled Start Buttons

Cycle Control Buttons

Navigation Control Buttons

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Companion App Automation

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name

No App

iOS Availability

Android Availability

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)

App Scheduled Start

App Cycle Control

Navigation Control within App

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Bronze Pearl

Complete C3 Brilliant

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Nickel

Animal

SEE PRICE

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Curry Yellow

Complete C3 Calima

SEE PRICE

Amazon.com

Nickel

Absolute

Amazon.com

Ivory White

Complete C3 Alize

Amazon.com

Purple/Iron

Animal Pro

SEE PRICE

Amazon.com

Lotus White

Complete C3 Cat & Dog

Amazon.com

Red/Iron

Origin

Amazon.com

Marine Blue

Complete C3 Marin

SEE PRICE

Amazon.com

Yellow/Iron

Multi Floor

SEE PRICE

Amazon.com

Obsidian Black

Complete C3 Kona

Amazon.com

Petrol

Complete C3 Alize

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Red

Complete C3 HomeCare+

Amazon.com

Miele Complete C3 Alize

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

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Miele Complete C3 Alize vs Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

Which Vacuum Is Better?

Products

Our Verdict

Variants

Review

Check Price

Main Differences for Bare Floor

Threshold

Bare Floor

Recurring Cost

Build Quality

User Maintenance

Full Comparison

Bare Floor

Low-Pile Carpet

High-Pile Carpet

Pets

Stairs

Cars

Workshop

Build Quality

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type

User Maintenance

Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video

Recurring Cost

Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

Filter Part Number

HEPA Filter Part Number

Storing

Storing Picture

Height

Width

Depth

Cord Storing

On-Board Tool Storage

Vacuum Rack/Station

Dirt Compartment

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Volume

Full Indicator

Bag Included

In The Box

In The Box Picture

Range

Cordless

Cord Length

Hose Length

Minimum Wand Length

Maximum Wand Length

Total Range

Portability

Total Weight

Weight In Hand

Carrying handle

Battery

Minimum Battery Life

Maximum Battery Life

Recharge Time

Recharge Dock

Battery Life Indicator

Removable Batteries

Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head

Power Adjustment

Self-Propelled

Headlights

Easy On/Off

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Turbo Brush

Main Differences for

Bare Floor