Thanks to the iconic ball, the DC39 does roll around with ease. Even though the canister weighs over 16 pounds, it follows you with just a little tug. The ball also lets you glide over normal and bare floors easily, but this low-profile design makes it difficult for the canister to traverse high-pile carpet.

The fact that the Dyson DC39 Animal is so easy to use might encourage you take it out of your closet more often. And that's half the battle, isn't it? Cleaning Performance Does not perform up to its priceA review of consumer comments from a large number of sources yielded the following common vacuum likes and dislikes:

A canister vacuum cleaner wouldn’t be my first choice as it is often heavy, bulky, and hard to store, especially in a smaller apartment. However, the Dyson DC39 Animal looks sleek and modern, and once the hose is detached, it morphs into a smaller, more storable apparatus.

Benefits of the Dyson DC39 Animal

If you want a canister vacuum that has a really tight design, this is one such model. However, we can only recommend the Dyson DC39 Animal to the general public if you find it at a steep discount, which doesn't happen too often. Otherwise, you'll be disappointed by its relatively weak cleaning performance. By the Numbers For a vacuum of this style, its dust container’s capacity is rather decent. You get a total of 2 quarts to work with. That being said, you’ll likely find yourself emptying it out often. Depending on how regularly you sweep and what kind of debris you’re sweeping up, your time with this will vary.