Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] vs Ball Animal 3 Extra: Which Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Oct 02, 2025 01:47 PM

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Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Canister

Bagless Yes

Cordless No

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Wet Compatible Mopping Only

Vacuum Type Upright

Bagless Yes

Cordless No

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

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Our Verdict

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

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra and the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal are different types of vacuums, with the former being an upright and the latter being a canister, but they each have their own advantages. The Ball Animal 3 is the best choice if you need something for cleaning thick carpeting, as it's equipped with a more powerful suction motor and has a height-adjustable powerhead. It also has a longer power cord than its canister counterpart. That being said, the Big Ball is a much smaller, more maneuverable option that could be a better fit if you live in a smaller home and don't require the upright's sheer power.

Variants

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

Ball Animal 3 Extra (Copper/Silver)
Ball Animal 3 Complete (Gold)
Ball Animal 3 Advanced (Nickel)
Ball Animal 3 (Nickel/Silver)
Ball Animal 3+ (Silver)

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Nickel

Animal

Nickel

Ball Animal 3 Advanced

Nickel

Absolute

Copper/Silver

Ball Animal 3 Extra

Purple/Iron

Animal Pro

Gold

Ball Animal 3 Complete

Red/Iron

Origin

Nickel/Silver

Ball Animal 3

Yellow/Iron

Multi Floor

Silver

Ball Animal 3+

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our vacuums test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Bare Floor

7.6

7.8

Maneuverability

8.5

7.5

User Maintenance

8.5

7.5

Full Comparison

Bare Floor

7.6

7.8

Low-Pile Carpet

7.6

High-Pile Carpet

7.5

7.7

Pets

8.0

8.3

Stairs

7.7

6.4

Cars

7.7

6.9

Workshop

5.1

5.8

Design

Build Quality

6.0

6.5

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type

Canister

Upright

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User Maintenance

8.5

7.5

Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number

No bag

Filter Part Number

No replaceable filters

920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number

Not available

920769-01

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Storing

7.5

7.2

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Height

39.96" (101.5 cm)

42.13" (107.0 cm)

Width

10.47" (26.6 cm)

11.10" (28.2 cm)

Depth

24.88" (63.2 cm)

15.24" (38.7 cm)

Cord Storing

Automatic

Manual

On-Board Tool Storage

Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station

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Dirt Compartment

7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.26 gal (1.00 L)

0.32 gal (1.20 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

7.2

8.1

Cordless

Cord Length

21.87 ft (6.7 m)

35.10 ft (10.7 m)

Hose Length

5.15 ft (1.57 m)

9.22 ft (2.81 m)

Minimum Wand Length

2.92 ft (0.89 m)

2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Maximum Wand Length

4.20 ft (1.28 m)

2.72 ft (0.83 m)

Total Range

30.46 ft (9.29 m)

37.83 ft (11.53 m)

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Portability

6.8

6.7

Total Weight

17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)

Weight In Hand

2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

2.67 lbs (1.21 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

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

None

Manual

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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

Yes

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Suction

7.2

8.2

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum

Default

Normal Head Suction

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

Default

"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"

Hose Diameter

1.6" (4.0 cm)

1.4" (3.5 cm)

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Airflow

8.4

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Hose Airflow

83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)

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Noise

7.7

7.3

Noise Video

Bare Floor

79.4 dBA

82.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

78.1 dBA

79.1 dBA

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Maneuverability

8.5

7.5

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

1.0

3.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Mopping Only

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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Nickel

Animal

Nickel

Ball Animal 3 Advanced

Nickel

Absolute

Copper/Silver

Ball Animal 3 Extra

Purple/Iron

Animal Pro

Gold

Ball Animal 3 Complete

Red/Iron

Origin

Nickel/Silver

Ball Animal 3

Yellow/Iron

Multi Floor

Silver

Ball Animal 3+