Dyson All Floors DC15 The Ball Review

What the reviewers like:
Most experts and owners are satisfied with the power and suction of the Dyson DC15 All Floors, also known as The Ball. Testers say its cylindrical hinge makes it easy to maneuver around furniture -- which also makes this vacuum a good choice for those with special needs or limited mobility.

What the reviewers don't like:
According to some reviews, the Dyson DC15 All Floors isn't as effective as other Dyson upright vacuums in picking up pet hair from carpeting, and it offers only an adequate amount of suction. Most testers say it isn't particularly better or worse than other vacuums, but it's certainly more expensive.

Dyson All Floors DC15 The Ball review highlights

Reviewers are mixed about the Dyson All Floors DC15 The Ball bagless upright vacuum. One source says this vacuum has adequate suction at best and performs below par in picking up pet hair from carpeting. However, other experts and owners are enthusiastic about the DC15 All Floors, citing its "ball" design that makes it easier to maneuver around furniture. The high price is a major drawback, especially when vacuums like the Eureka SmartVac 4870 (*est. $150) perform about as well for far less.

The All Floors Dyson DC15 The Ball differs from other Dyson upright vacuums in that it swivels on a volleyball-sized sphere, which helps it maneuver around corners. We found the most credible review for the Dyson DC15 The Ball at Consumer Reports, which includes this model in its latest roundup of 65 canister and upright vacuums. British consumer publication Which.co.uk conducts similar hands-on testing on the Dyson DC15 The Ball. As with other Dyson models, owners of the The Ball post their opinions on Amazon.com and Epinions.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Vacuums: Top Picks for Pet Hair
Editors of Consumer Reports
Mar. 2007

Consumer Reports runs 65 vacuums, including the Dyson DC15 All Floors, over the equivalent of eleven miles of flooring, evaluating and scoring vacuums for cleaning ability, noise, emissions and ease of use.

2. Which.co.uk
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Editors of Which.co.uk
Feb. 2007

This British consumer publication is as thorough as Consumer Reports, but not as many vacuum models are tested, and many aren't available in the United States. However, editors do test several Dyson bagless uprights, including the Dyson DC15 The Ball. The editors note that the newest Dyson vacuums appear to be better built than previous models, which received high numbers of complaints for durability.

3. Amazon.com
Dyson DC15 "The Ball" All Floors Review
Contributors to Amazon.com

Over 100 owners post comments for the Dyson DC15 All Floors, giving it a high average rating. Users here are especially fond of this model's direct-driven brush and its ball design, which makes it easier to navigate around furniture.

4. Epinions
Dyson DC15 All Floors The Ball Review
Contributors to Epinions

Over 50 owners post their experiences with the Dyson DC15 All Floors, giving this vacuum a high average rating.

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Dyson All Floors DC15 The Ball Review