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  1. Table of Contents
  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 V11 vs Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson V11
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

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Dyson V11 Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Picture

Variants

  • V11 Torque Drive (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Torque Drive+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Absolute (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Motorhead (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Outsize Origin+ (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Pro (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Origin (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Extra (Nickel/Iron)
  • V11 Plus (Nickel/Purple)
  • V11 Outsize (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Animal (Purple/Nickel)
  • 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)

Our Verdict

Dyson V11

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin is a better vacuum for cleaning floors, while the Dyson V11 is more versatile. The Ball Animal 2 is an upright vacuum with outstanding performance on bare floors and carpets. It also has a bigger dirt compartment and a pet grooming tool. The V11 is a cordless stick vacuum, so you're not limited by a cord in terms of its range. You can also use it as a handheld vacuum, which is helpful for vacuuming stairs or inside cars.

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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
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Iron/Purple
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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V11 Absolute
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Ball Animal 2 Pro
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V11 Motorhead
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Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Origin
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Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
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Silver
Ball Animal 2
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V11 Pro
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
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Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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V11 Extra
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V11 Plus
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V11 Outsize
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.2

Portability 
 

7.7
6.7

User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.0

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson V11 Build Quality Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Upright

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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson V11 Maintenance Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson V11 Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
920769-01

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Storing 
 

8.3
7.0

Storing Picture  

Dyson V11 Storing Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
16.93" (43.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
No

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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.2
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson V11 Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.32 gal (1.20 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 V11 In The Box Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin In The Box Picture

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Range 
 

10
8.1

Cordless 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

N/A
35.17 ft (10.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

N/A
9.22 ft (2.81 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.12 ft (0.34 m)
2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
2.72 ft (0.83 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
37.89 ft (11.55 m)

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Portability 
 

7.7
6.7

Total Weight 
 

7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)
17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.41 lbs (2.00 kg)
2.76 lbs (1.25 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

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Battery 
 

6.9
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

76 min
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

240 min
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
No

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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Dyson V11 Picture Of Controls
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual and Automatic

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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V11 Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

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 
 

No
Yes

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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson V11 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson V11 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
7.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Dyson V11 Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V11 High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.5
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V11 Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

9.5
6.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V11 Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test

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Suction 
 

7.5
6.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

93.5 inH₂O (23.28 kPa)
88.5 inH₂O (22.04 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

5.9 inH₂O (1.48 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

''Auto'', (Motorized Head Brushroll Gate Opened)
On, (Brushroll Off)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)

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Airflow 
 

7.4
8.2

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

62.5 CFM (1.8 m³/min)
79.2 CFM (2.2 m³/min)

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Noise 
 

8.6
7.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.2 dBA
81.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.4 dBA
78.8 dBA

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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V11 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

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Cracks 
 

7.0
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson V11 Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V11 Stain Pickup Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V11 Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Water Pickup Post Test

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Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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V11 Absolute
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Ball Animal 2 Pro
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V11 Origin
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