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- Maneuverable
- Good results in tests
- Excellent filtration
- Easy-to-empty dirt cup
- Five-year warranty
- Noisy
- Some reliability problems
The Dyson DC25 Animal is a high-end bagless vacuum that gets very good results in professional tests. It performs well on both carpet and hard floors, and does a great job with pet hair; the HEPA filter keeps emissions low. It is noisier than many vacuums, however. This model is mounted on a rolling ball for better maneuverability and includes a wide range of useful features, such as a powered hand attachment and a specially designed easy-to-empty dirt cup. Users praise the power and maneuverability of the DC25 Animal, and they like the ease of emptying. However, we did see some complaints about reliability, and a few users find the vacuum's suction power insufficient. Overall, we found better reviews for the similarly priced Dyson DC28 Animal (*Est. $530) .
The Dyson DC25 Animal is not included in tests conducted by ConsumerReports.org. Which? magazine, a British consumer publication, subjects this model to thorough tests that cover several different floor surfaces and types of dirt. The vacuum is also evaluated for ease of use, noise level, allergen retention and reliability. The DC25 Animal receives over 1,500 reviews at Walmart.com and hundreds more at Target.com and Viewpoints.com.
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1. Which? magazineDetails/Subscribe
Which? magazine, a British consumer publication, has reviews on its site for more than 150 upright vacuums, including the Dyson DC28 Animal. Each vacuum is rated for cleaning performance on different surfaces, as well as allergen retention, noise level, reliability and ease of use.
Review: Vacuum Cleaners, Editors of Which?
2. Walmart.com
We found more than 1,500 reviews for the Dyson DC28 Animal at Walmart.com, with overall ratings of 4.6 stars out of 5. Users praise the vacuum's light weight and maneuverability, but some find the suction inadequate. We also saw several complaints about the vacuum's reliability.
Review: Dyson DC25 Animal Upright Vacuum with Bonus Accessory Kit, Contributors to Walmart.com
The Dyson DC25 Animal earns an overall rating of 4.55 stars out of 5 from nearly 200 users at Epinions.com. Users say it "cleans incredibly" and is easy to empty and very maneuverable. Aside from its high price tag, their most common complaint is that the hose is too short.
Review: Dyson DC25 Animal Ball Upright Vacuum Reviews, Contributors to Viewpoints.com
4. Target.com
The Dyson DC25 Animal has more than 100 reviews at Target.com, but most of them are short and not very detailed. Users praise its strong suction and say it works great on pet hair. Overall, it gets a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.
Review: Dyson DC25 Animal Ball Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner for Pet Owners, Contributors to Target.com
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