Dyson made its name by eliminating big frustrations people encounter when trying to accomplish one of the most basic household tasks: vacuuming. So what do you do when the big frustrations are gone? You tackle the little ones.

4.1 ft extension rod for high spot cleaning; Big bin; Ball won't flip

Expensive; Fairly large in terms of occupying storage space

This rolling barrel vacuum is the result of customer feedback and design improvements to deliver the best possible experience. And Dyson has nailed it once again. The problem with a regular barrel vacuum cleaner is they don't always want to follow you.

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal + Allergy Review

Does your current vacuum seem to be getting worse with time? Is it failing to pick up all the crumbs and debris that it used to? Well, when's the last time you changed the filter? Never, huh? Don't worry, me too. Now that most vacuums don't even use bags, it's easy to forget that there's still a filter you need to clean or replace in order to maintain efficiency. But that's not the case with the new Cinectic Big Ball Animal + Allergy vacuum from Dyson . The company claims that its Cinetic technology allows it to do away with the traditional filter, for a vacuum that won't lose suction in its lifetime. That's pretty impressive, and the Cinetic does an excellent job of sucking up just about any type of debris you throw at it. But for $699.99 it's quite an investment, especially when you can pick up something with comparable cleaning power for a lot less money, as long as you remember to maintain the filter. Design and AttachmentsAs always, Dyson has managed to craft an exceptional...

The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal + Allergy doesn't need a filter and won't lose suction, but you can get an equally powerful vacuum for a lot less money.

No filter needed; Doesn't lose suction; Good at picking up very fine debris

Very expensive; Heavy; Weak upright lock