Dyson Ball Animal 3
Exact average 80.2 · 1 printed, 3 estimated
Image: Dyson4 professional reviewers tested the Dyson Ball Animal 3, and 3 recommend it. Most praised: cleaning performance. Most common complaint: size and weight.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Vacuum Wars, Homes and Gardens and 1 more
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 4 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 70TechRadar
Powerful suction and excellent pet hair handling, but the reviewer found it heavy, stiff and hard work to push and carry, missing the ease of a cordless.
Read TechRadar review - 85est.Vacuum Wars
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 is a highly effective upright vacuum that excels at deep cleaning carpets and managing pet hair.
Read Vacuum Wars review - 83est.Homes and Gardens
Superb suction on carpet and good pet hair handling, but it is heavy, awkward on stairs and pricey for what it includes.
Read Homes and Gardens review - 83est.Real Homes
Powerful pet-hair cleaner with a head that never tangled, judged worth its price.
Read Real Homes review
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- Vacuum Wars on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 85
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Common questions
Is the Dyson Ball Animal 3 worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it.
Do critics agree about the Dyson Ball Animal 3?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (TechRadar) to 85 (Vacuum Wars), a spread of 15 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Dyson Ball Animal 3?
Size and weight (4 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Dyson Ball Animal 3?
The Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 (critic score 87), best overall.