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  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. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    12. Cracks
    13. Stains
    14. Water
    15. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    16. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    17. Pet Hair Floor Performance
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. Comments

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit

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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Backpack/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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Variants

  • Animal (Nickel)
  • Absolute (Nickel)
  • Animal Pro (Purple/Iron)
  • Origin (Red/Iron)
  • Multi Floor (Yellow/Iron)
  • M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum (Black/Red Tools Only)
  • M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit (Black/Red with Battery)

Review

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Our Verdict

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

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit

The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal and Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit are designed for different use cases. The Dyson is a bagless canister for home vacuuming. Its corded design results in a virtually infinite runtime, though it doesn't have the cordless Milwaukee's go-anywhere range. The Dyson is even easier to maintain, has a surface-type adjustment feature, comes with a wider array of attachments, and is a bit easier to maneuver. However, the Milwaukee feels better built, has a much larger dustbin, and clears more debris on bare floors and high-pile carpets.

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M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum
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Absolute
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M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit
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Animal Pro
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
8.0

Build Quality 
 

6.0
8.5

Cracks 
 

9.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.0
8.5

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Build Quality Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Backpack/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

8.5
8.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Maintenance Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Recurring Cost Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

No replaceable filters
49-90-1963

HEPA Filter Part Number  

Not available
49-90-1963
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Storing 
 

7.5
7.7

Storing Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Storing Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Storing Picture

Height 
 

39.96" (101.5 cm)
35.43" (90.0 cm)

Width 
 

10.47" (26.6 cm)
15.16" (38.5 cm)

Depth 
 

24.88" (63.2 cm)
12.60" (32.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.8
8.1

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Dirt Compartment Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.26 gal (1.00 L)
1.14 gal (4.30 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] In The Box Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

7.2
10

Cordless 
 

No
Yes

Cord Length 
 

21.87 ft (6.7 m)
N/A

Hose Length 
 

5.15 ft (1.57 m)
4.79 ft (1.46 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.92 ft (0.89 m)
2.69 ft (0.82 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

4.20 ft (1.28 m)
4.00 ft (1.22 m)

Total Range 
 

30.46 ft (9.29 m)
N/A
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Portability 
 

6.8
6.8

Total Weight 
 

17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)
20.57 lbs (9.33 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)
1.19 lbs (0.54 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

0.0
8.1

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
24 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
39 min

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
82 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 Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Picture Of Controls
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Tools And Brush Picture
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

5.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.2
8.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

66.4 inH₂O (16.55 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)
72.7 inH₂O (18.12 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

Default

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Default
"Low"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.7" (4.4 cm)
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Airflow 
 

8.2

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

78.7 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.7
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

79.4 dBA
70.1 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

78.1 dBA
71.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Sofa Pickup Post Test
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
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  

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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Cracks 
 

9.0
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Wood Cracks Post Test
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Stain Pickup Post Test
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Water Pickup Post Test
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit Water Pickup Post Test
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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%
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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Nickel
Animal
Searching
Finding store
Black/Red Tools Only
M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum
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Finding store
Nickel
Absolute
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Black/Red with Battery
M18 FUEL 3-in-1 Backpack Vacuum Kit
Searching
Finding store
Purple/Iron
Animal Pro
Searching
Finding store
 
Red/Iron
Origin
Searching
Finding store
 
Yellow/Iron
Multi Floor
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Finding store
 
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