Eureka Mighty Mite vs Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Eureka Mighty Mite
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Our Verdict

Eureka Mighty Mite

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

The Eureka Mighty Mite is a better canister vacuum for bare floors than the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal. The Eureka has a larger dirt compartment and is lighter. Additionally, since its wand is made of two separate parts, you can shorten the wand for improved maneuverability. It also has significantly better performance on all surface types. However, the Dyson has no recurring costs. It's also easier to store, is more maneuverable, and comes with more tools and brushes.

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Variants

  • Mighty Mite (3670G)
  • Mighty Mite (3670H)
  • Animal (Nickel)
  • Absolute (Nickel)

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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.6
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Eureka Mighty Mite 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  

Eureka Mighty Mite High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Eureka Mighty Mite Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

4.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Eureka Mighty Mite Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

7.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.0
6.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.5

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

54.72" (139.0 cm)
39.96" (101.5 cm)

Width 
 

15.75" (40.0 cm)
10.47" (26.6 cm)

Depth 
 

23.62" (60.0 cm)
24.88" (63.2 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

8.2
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

No
Yes

Volume 
 

0.74 gal (2.80 L)
0.26 gal (1.00 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

5
No Bag Needed
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Runtime 
 

10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A
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Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Swappable Battery 
 

N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No
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Range 
 

7.1
7.2

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

19.62 ft (6.0 m)
21.87 ft (6.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.89 ft (2.10 m)
5.15 ft (1.57 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.89 ft (0.27 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.87 ft (1.18 m)
4.20 ft (1.28 m)

Total Range 
 

29.95 ft (9.13 m)
30.46 ft (9.29 m)
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User Maintenance 
 

9.5
8.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Portability 
 

8.4
6.8

Total Weight 
 

9.04 lbs (4.10 kg)
17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Recurring Cost 
 

7.0
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

60295C
No bag

Filter Part Number  

12475000004508
No replaceable filters

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
Not available
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
None

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

8.4
6.8

Total Weight 
 

9.04 lbs (4.10 kg)
17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

7.1
7.2

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

19.62 ft (6.0 m)
21.87 ft (6.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.89 ft (2.10 m)
5.15 ft (1.57 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.89 ft (0.27 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.87 ft (1.18 m)
4.20 ft (1.28 m)

Total Range 
 

29.95 ft (9.13 m)
30.46 ft (9.29 m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

3.5

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Eureka Mighty Mite Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

62.5 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

55.3 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

8.0

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Suction 
 

7.9
7.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

87.4 inH₂O (21.77 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.5 inH₂O (1.63 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

Default

Normal Head Suction 
 

6.5 inH₂O (1.63 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"On", (Bristles Retracted)
Default

Hose Diameter 
 

1.8" (4.5 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

8.5

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

85.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.7
7.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

78.8 dBA
79.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

78.4 dBA
78.1 dBA
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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

5.6

Setting Used  

Default ("Suction release" clip pulled)

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

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

9%

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  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] 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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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.7

Setting Used  

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

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

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

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

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

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

94%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

91%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

92%

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes

Cracks 
 

7.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

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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Wet Compatible 
 

No
No
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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No

App Cycle Control 
 

No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No

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