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Comparison Dyson Animal 2 vs. Animal 2 Total Clean vs. Multi Floor 2 vs. Multi Floor Origin

Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Dyson Animal vs. Animal 2 vs. Multi Floor 2 vs. Multi Floor Origin

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 and Dyson Ball Multi Floor are two of the most popular vacuums on the market.

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Dyson Animal series and Multi Floor series have additional modifications. There is another comparison of the Dyson upright vacuums.

Design

All 5 of these models have middle designs, features, and common. They all use the Dyson Ball design and also they are upright vacuums.

Upright Dyson vacuums similarities

  • adjustable cleaning head
  • Dyson Ball design
  • extra-large dust bin
  • cyclone suction
  • cord and accessory storage

Depending on the floor type, the Dyson vacuums adjust the cleaning head. To deliver high suction power, the Dyson Upright cleaners use a two-tare cyclone system. All of them have an extra-large dustbin (1,600-2000 ml) too. 

The most compact and lightweight is the Multi Floor 2

The others are nearly identical in size and weight.

Dyson Animal vs. Animal 2 vs. Animal 2 Total Clean vs. Multi Floor 2 vs. Multi Floor Origin

Specs/Models Animal 2 Animal Animal 2 Total Clean Multi Floor 2 Multi Floor Origin
Bin capacity, ml 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,600 2,000
Height, inches 42.13 42.4 42.1 41.93 42
Weight, lbs 17.5 17 17.5 15.6 17.4
Suction power, AW 306 245 306 250 270
Cordless no no no no no
Bagless yes yes yes yes yes
Accessories included
  1. stair tool
  2. turbine tool
  3. combination tool
  1. stair tool
  2. turbine tool
  3. combination tool
  1. turbine tool
  2. articulating hard floor tool
  3. combination tool
  4. soft dusting brush
  5. multi-angle brush
  6. reach-under tool
  7. matters tool
  8. stair tool
  9. tool carrying bag
  1. stair tool
  2. crevice tool
  3. dusting brush
  1. stair tool
  2. crevice tool
  3. dusting brush
Price $556.66 $268.0 $399.0 $ $239.0

The Dyson Animal 2 Total Clean is expectedly the most expensive as it has the biggest accessory kit.

Cleaning tests

The Animal 2 and Animal 2 Total Clean have the strongest suction power. In fact, the strongest on the market.

On low carpet, both did well too with the Animal scoring 100% and the Multi Floor 2 having 99% overall. On hard floor, the Animal 2 removed 99%, the Multi Floor 2 scored 95% average on all debris type.

On high-pile carpet both do well with the smaller debris. The Animal 2 tends to push forward larger things like cereals due to strong suction and the head that sits close to the floor.

Dyson Ball Animal 2 

Floor-type / debris Cereal (Animal) Cereal (Multifloor) Kitty Litter (Animal) Kitty Litter (Multifloor) Rice (Animal) Rice (Multifloor) Sugar (Animal) Sugar (Multifloor) Total (Animal) Total (Multifloor)
Hardwood 99% 81% 99% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99.5% 95.3%
Low carpet 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 99.8
High carpet 58% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 89.5% 99.3%
Overall                 96.3% 98.1%

Maneuverability

For maneuverability, each of the models uses the Dyson Ball design which gives them a high turning radius only the ability to ling back for extended reach. The Ball makes it somewhat difficult to maneuver the Animal under and around furniture. But that extension hose will help with hard-to-reach areas. 

Maintenance

To maintain the Dyson vacuums, you have to empty the dustbin after every other cleaning session and wash or at least wipe the dust out of the filter. Let the filter dry for 24 hours, make sure it's completely dry before turning on the vacuum again.


Summary

If you want a wide selection of attachment tools check out the Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean. It is the same suction power and cleaning ability as the Animal 2 but because of a number of extra accessories, the Total Clean is a versatile and effective tool for cleaning messes on floor types.

If you just want a strong suction power pic the Dyson Ball Animal 2. It shows great cleaning performance and has a big 2 l dustbin which is ideal for pet owners.

And finally, if you want the best value go with the Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2. It performs equally as well as the others being more compact and lightweight and additionally having a smaller dustbin.


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