UPDATE: NOTE: My comments ONLY reflect my opinion of this model, some other Dyson models are not as well rated. We found the Mutli Floor cleaning performance on carpet to be quite close to that of the Ball Animal 2 which is not surprising given the machines are similar. The cleaner head is pretty much the same and the suction on both machines is very strong (although the suction on the Ball Animal 2 is slightly higher). The video below shows the cleaning performance on low pile carpet, which is quite good. Empty the dust bin and clean the shroud with a cloth or small brush as needed. (Shroud is the yellow part inside the dust bin.) Hair care machine and accessories, which include, but are not limited to, the Dyson Supersonic™, Dyson Airwrap™, and Dyson Corrale™, are not eligible for price matching.​ The Dyson Multi Floor 2is a moderate size for an upright vacuum cleaner. It’s about 2 pounds lighter than the Dyson Animal upright, but also 2 pounds heavier than the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pro.

Also, like all Dyson Ball machines, the ball mechanism does not create a low profile. Therefore it is difficult to get the vacuum under very low furniture. It should be said however that the ball mechanism is great for maneuverability and the machine turns well. It may take a little getting used to but it does do the job. RELATED:Despite the reduced suction power, the Dyson V10 still scored 100% on our cleaning performance test in the Modern Castle home test. See our testing results here. What is the “Dyson Ball”? Additionally, the maneuverability options included with this vacuum are an added benefit. The vacuum already has a 31′ cord, but then an extendable wand / hose give users an additional 9′ of reach, for a total reach of 40′. The maintenance costs for the Dyson Multi Floor 2are minimal, considering the lifetime washable filter and the bagless design.The brushroll of the Multi Floor 2 upright uses a spiral bristle style roll that self-adjusts to varying floor types and carpet lengths. Dyson’s Multifloor brushroll Size & Dimensions Editor's Note (September 2023): This product review was originally written and published in 2019. To make sure we are still recommending the best products for your needs, we recently reviewed this story to make sure it is still accurate and that we stand by what we wrote. In addition to this original hands-on review, we also had the opportunity to test this product in The Lab. Thanks to its at-home and lab performance, it is still a top choice in The Best Dyson Vacuums despite newer models and options being available on the market.

THE FOLLOWING I WROTE IN RESPONSE TO A COMMENT) "every impartial testing organization ranks all Dyson vacuums as sub-par" - actually that is not totally true, first you have to realize that organizations such as Consumer Reports (what other "unbiased" testing organization is there??) give a lot of weight to cost, noise and other factors that have little to do with the actual performance and dependability of the units. A thorough review of owner comments, along with insights from our own testing and analysis, has provided the pros and cons below: Hair care machine and accessories, which include, but are not limited to, the Dyson Supersonic™, Dyson Airwrap™, Dyson Corrale™, and Dyson Airstrait™ are not eligible for price matching.​ The other learning curve here applies to the dirt cup. The ones we’ve encountered so far have one button that releases it from the rest of the vacuum and another button at the lip of the bottom of the cup that flips open the trap door so you can empty the dirt. The Multi Floor 2 combines these buttons: You push it to release the cup from the handle and push it harder to release the trap door when you’re over a garbage can. We don’t have a guess as to why the Dyson company felt this way was better than two separate buttons. We don’t think it saved any weight, and the first time we tried it, we accidentally released the dirt we’d just vacuumed up onto the floor in front of the trash can. Did we mention you should consider reading the instructions first?Want a smaller Dyson upright:It’s no surprise that Dyson makes some massive upright vacuum cleaners. The Multi Floor 2 is a nice option because it’s a little smaller than other models, but still provides excellent suction power and cleaning performance. The cleaning path width of this vacuum is stated as 13.4 inches. It turns out that the width of the cleaner head is exactly 13.4 inches.

Lower price will not be honored if the result of a violation of a Dyson unilateral advertising or pricing policy or if doing so would result in a violation of a Dyson policy.​ Like the Ball Animal 2 the Multi-Floor has two filters. 1 pre-motor filter and 1 post-motor filter (they both come with the vacuum). Both are washable which is nice as it decreases consumables. The pre-motor filter is located in the center of the cyclones and is very easy to remove and reattach. The post motor filter is HEPA grade and is located inside the ball mechanism. It is a little more of a pain to access the HEPA filter as you have to take off one side of the ball but Dyson has strived to make this easier. Having a HEPA filter is important to asthma or allergy sufferers. A HEPA filter will remove the likes of pet dander, t obacco smoke, dust mites, pollen, mold spores, etc.The Dyson Ball Multi-Floor 2 is also certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.In the end, the Dyson Ball Multi Floor 2 vacuum is an above average performer sold at a reasonable price point. If you’re in the market for a new upright and want to be sure you’re receiving a quality product, I believe you will be hard pressed to find another upright at this price with as strong of a performance as the Multi Floor 2. Dyson Multi Floor 2 Specifications