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  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. To Be Deleted
  7. Comments

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin vs Dyson V15 Detect

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Picture
Dyson V15 Detect Picture

Variants

  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Blue)
  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Iron/Purple)
  • Ball Animal 2 Pro (Purple/Iron)
  • Ball Animal 2 Origin (Purple/Iron)
  • Ball Animal 2 (Silver)
  • V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Pro (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Absolute (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Total Clean Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Total Clean (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Plus (Yellow/Nickel)

Our Verdict

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

Dyson V15 Detect

The Dyson V15 Detect and 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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Ball Animal 2 Pro
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V15 Detect Complete
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Ball Animal 2 Origin
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Ball Animal 2
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.2
7.8

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.0
8.0

Portability 
 

6.7
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Build Quality Picture
Dyson V15 Detect Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.0

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Maintenance Picture
Dyson V15 Detect Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Recurring Cost Picture
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
970013-02
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Storing 
 

7.0
8.3

Storing Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Storing Picture
Dyson V15 Detect Storing Picture

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
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.8
7.2

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Dirt Compartment Picture
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
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin In The Box Picture
Dyson V15 Detect In The Box Picture
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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
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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
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Battery 
 

0.0
6.9

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

Removable Batteries 
 

No
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Picture Of Controls
Dyson V15 Detect Picture Of Controls

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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson V15 Detect 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
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson V15 Detect Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Dyson V15 Detect Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.0
8.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

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

6.0
7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson V15 Detect Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

6.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson V15 Detect Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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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)
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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)
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Noise 
 

7.4
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

81.4 dBA
70.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

78.8 dBA
71.0 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

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

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

7.5
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

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

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Water Pickup Post Test
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