New Model Dyson Small Ball Allergy Unboxing & First Look

A new mains powered model from Dyson? Well yes and no. A new name for an existing model so no major changes here but a pretty decent bagless vacuum for around £200.
Details below from Very.co.uk.
Ultra lightweight with powerful Dyson suction. For homes with pets.
Powerfully cleans across all floors
The Dyson Small Ball Allergy has a direct-drive motor in the brush bar. This drives bristles deep into carpets and hard floor crevices, to suck up the dust you can’t see.
The result? No other upright vacuum cleans better across carpet and hard floors.¹
Easy to manoeuvre with Ball™ technology
The Dyson Small Ball Allergy rides on a ball, so it’s easy to steer around furniture and obstacles.
No loss of suction
Radial Root Cyclone™ technology delivers the same strong suction from the start of your clean to the end. So you always get the same great performance.
Lightweight and quiet
Light to carry up the stairs and 40% quieter than DC40 with re-engineered acoustics.
Certified asthma and allergy friendly™ by Allergy Standards Limited.
Efficient whole machine filtration.
4 Extra tools for whole-home cleaning
Combination tool - A brush and crevice tool in one. Designed for cleaning surfaces, edges and narrow gaps.
Stair tool - Velour strips pick up hair and dirt from stairs.
Mattress tool - Removes dirt and allergens from mattresses and upholstery.
Soft dusting brush - Soft bristles for gentle dusting around the home.
Additional features:
3 suction modes to suit any task.
Instant-release high reach wand.
One-click hygienic bin emptying.
Depth: 105.73 IN
Height: 28.1 IN
Width: 38.37 IN
Carpet Pickup: Y
Cordless: N
Dust Collection: Bagless
Filter Type: HEPA
Handheld: N
Hardfloor Pickup: Y
¹Tested in accordance to EN 60312-1:2013 Cl 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.9. At bin full. Tested in MAX mode.

[@jameswalls2696]

Hi, If it has not been said already, I just have to say that I really appreciate the way you do your vids. You are so thorough and meticulous with your presentations and instruction, absolute clarity for the beginner and old sweats (army term). Nothing is missed by your eagle eyes. A style and example for others to follow. Much appreciated by a keen follower who "hoovers up" the info on every presentation you make. Thank you and keep it going.

[@janetpreater9377]

I have been trying all morning to see if anyone was demonstrating the Small ball allergy vacuum cleaner. How clever that Dyson does not say Small Ball on there literature etc. well it seems that the demonstration I have managed to find very quickly passes all about how to take the roller out after being told by Dyson that the roller does not pull out. Had to phone Dyson and told yes the roller pulls out and no by Dyson it does not pull out. I wish you told the viewers a little more about the roller and the button on the right hand side how it works as I had trouble with it. Apart from that your demonstration was very good and thorough and slow so that we could grasp how everything worked.

[@SianSD_ART]

This really helped my mum sort out her new vacuum. She had the same problem with the long thing falling away and she wasn’t sure what to do. We had a giggle when the same happened to you and it made her feel better that she hadn’t broke it. Thanks so much for the informative video.

[@gina2190]

Same lol

[@billy474]

I bought this Dyson vacuum a few months ago. This video explained everything I needed to assemble and maintain. Many thanks.

[@bisabillwilliamwilliam5096]

Just bought this vacuum cleaner. Didn’t even bother yet reading the instructions to. assemble Your detailed video expertly showed meticulously step- by-step

[@danielsenramachandran878]

Sir, Thank you so much for your time, effort and very detailed presentation. God Jesus bless you.

[@GKF81]

Thank you so much for this video. This is my first Dyson and you have clearly shown what the diagrams didn’t explain. It took away any uncertainties i had 👍🏻

[@JacobIsaacSolomon]

If Dyson were to make a kettle, they would incorporate their energy saver technology from their cordless vacuum range, the kettle would require you to keep your finger pressed on the on switch until the water boils.

[@elizabethwyatt1379]

Thank you for this video. I just bought this vacuum today and couldn't make sense of the instructions so it has been really helpful.

[@jaysee7283]

Thank you for this, I absolutely love your presentation. Everything is so well explained. Just bought is and will rewatch as I’m unboxing it. Thank you again, much appreciated!

[@ibaisaic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wetuckerfinance]

isnt this a waste of 500 pounds

[@wetuckerfinance]

Or 299

[@curryboi92]

I like how the advert in this is advertising shark vacuum cleaner 😂

[@DisneyMarkUK]

I’ve just bought this model this week, it’s fab so far

[@julierandall7020]

I dont know your name but your videos are excellent and in-depth. I'm now the proud owner of this model Small Ball Allergy and the cordless V11 Dyson cordless animal with a copper stick colour. Didn't click the accessories holder down and so it came off! Assembled easily myself and delivered yesterday. You have a lovely home.

[@ibaisaic]

Thank you.

[@craiggask5548]

Much appreciated. Just bought one and found the instructions a little confusing. Thank you for taking the time to make it so comprehensively clear

[@richardsmith-carington1572]

Bought the new Dyson Small Ball Allergy yesterday, thanks for this video. it was VERY helpful and so much easier than trying to teach myself from the instructions provided! Very pleased with this cleaner!

[@glynroberts8832]

A very professional video Roger. You are the best. I hope that this dyson is value for money.

[@ibaisaic]

Better value than the cordless, although there is currently £100 of the V11 Absolute.

[@mariajulien892]

Thank you so much for your easy to follow instructions. Very much appreciated.

[@trkavanagh6976]

Thanks so much for this brilliant introduction to the Dyson Small Ball Allergy. Very thorough!

[@VacTech1]

I see the bottom of the bin has fewer baffles, making it easier for all the dirt to easily empty out. A great improvement!

[@lindaliu1584]

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[@spookysindy]

Thanks for this. Just had ours delivered today and your video has been very helpful! 😊

[@121mcvUK]

Ive just purchased one of these & rather than look a the pictures and work out the instructions, I sat down with a nice cup of tea & tea cake and watched your very informative vid ... cheers ibaisaic

[@ibaisaic]

Glad I could help

[@patriciastonebridge5028]

What a brilliant review , easy to understand, and straightforward , thank you 😊 I was going to go for a Shark but somehow they look cheap 🤨!bought the small ball allergy will let you know how I get on with it !

[@aliat2152]

Wow qu

[@aliat2152]

dyson

[@Ravinder2220]

I had a DC40 for 3 years. I had issues with it such as all the hoses had holes in it. The hole where you take off the cleaner head, there was very weak suction from the blow hole. Dyson said that I can have an upgrade. So they sent me this vacuum the small ball allergy. I have asthma so this is wonderful for me. I love the new tools you get with it and it’s quiet too.

[@LlyleHunter]

The Tiny Balls are the only Dysons that I’ve ever liked. For the price they’d function as a stick vac as a second vac for me if I had wall to wall.

[@vacuumtests9225]

They are great for quick vacuuming, but for deeper cleaning Sebo or Miele is better in my opinion.

[@janfarman7629]

Thank you. very informative. The assembly of the main head was not simple, but now you have shown me. all good.

[@adampax]

Thanks for the great vid! I was initially put off by such a long video, but really glad I took the time to watch (even if I did fast-forward through parts). I now feel I have a good idea of how to use all the features of my new vacuum. Its making me excited to get going with hoovering this house!! --- Unfortunately I have been told off and forced to hold off on my vacuuming for now by my stressed girlfriend, who is working on a deadline from home in the next room due to corona virus :(

[@allisonhughes7242]

Came across this video by chance. Sooo informative. Answered all my questions. Amazing. Thank you sooo much. 🙌 🙌

[@user-lv4dp3gu3p]

Fantastic brilliant presentation!

[@rizlaboss1052]

Brilliant instructional video. Really helped me assemble. I had to return mine coz of a fault and the video helped remind me what order to package the hoover back in. Top man

[@shawniepirie8719]

Great vacuum

[@paulabiswell6970]

My top handle came off just like yours! I’ve had Dysons before and that never happened lol. Thanks fir the video btw. Very good! X

[@hoovermaster]

Managed to get one of these for £179. eBay have a 10% off code until midnight tonight so just ordered mine.

[@stevestretton6945]

Thank you for such a detailed video. I wasn't sure about the head assembly but actually it was really simple. Thank you for your time.

[@chriswalters2664]

Thank you, just bought one and found the video very helpful!

[@janetpreater9377]

Very good Video. Janet

[@lynettetrickett6397]

great video ive just got one and im pleased with it was going to get a shark but opted for this small ball allergy model i paid £ 159 i had a voucher so great value thanks again !

[@timsteele9372]

Where did you get the voucher?

[@fairdinkumsheila]

Yes please, where can one get a voucher? 🤣

[@brt246]

Great video , thank you , I bought this model after watching your presentation , love it 🤗👍😊

[@VintageGentleman1947]

The small balls are my favorite dyson I don’t like the full size because I think they are too bulky but I believe this one is the perfect size and does a good job at cleaning.

[@bcmpayne]

This is a great review thanks for taking the time much appreciated.

[@surtigurl]

I love dyson hoovers had 3 dyson’s so far... best vacum clearner’s in my opinion

[@davidgreer1884]

Thank you ⭐️

[@mrcross5716]

Brilliant video, thank you, helped me decide on the small ball allergy and helped with the setup, cheers

[@catherinevanderwesthuizen3337]

Thank you, well explained. Answered all my questions.

[@timsteele9372]

Despite it being basically the same as Light Ball, WHICH describes it as DON'T BUY. Which is a bit of a surprise cause Light Balls were their Best Buys.. It just shows how unreliable their tests are.. It got 2 starts for carpet cleaning, while straight suction Miele got 5 stars..

[@dianeharrison4975]

Great great vid,thanks x

[@ibaisaic]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jordanegerton6730]

Thanks for this! Very helpful 👌

[@Emmisullivan14]

I was so curious about this!

[@allymcdaid1451]

Very informative, thank you!

[@5part4]

Brilliant video very helpful! Just bought that Optimus one :) blue and red

[@saadkhaled7478]

Have I missed testing if the hose reaches to the top of stairs ??

[@Bombastic_Spastic]

I've got the limited edition black and yellow version, the Small Ball Ali G

[@hassanhussain9361]

Ww is going to goI kook Kiu oil

[@frasersutherland6837]

Great review! Thanks!

[@No_Frills_Carnivore]

Thank you, great tutorial x

[@martingilligan]

Informative. Thanks.

[@paulwalker3246]

Can we send you vacuums, I have a Dyson DC50 animal that you can have if you have a use for it on your channel?

[@myrandadesjarlait836]

i like dyson it the best

[@veganvendetta0187]

This is very helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@j0rzeh]

Currently Have a Dc24, V6 Absol, V8 absol, V8 Animal, just got a V11 Absolute to go with my Sebo x4, Miele C3 electro with seb228 x2 and my CX1 comfort and S8 cat and dog.. I think the V11 does a good job on auto but once you get that Seb miele out and use it, you deffo get more out of the carpet but it's close.

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!!!

[@dmvac7500]

I love that glass table I’m sure they sale something similar in America not sure where I could but one

[@millybells]

Handle keeps coming off when pulling back to hover any tips to overcome this

[@sadiporter2966]

As of January 2020 the only 2 upright models available on the uk website are: 'Dyson Small Ball Allergy' and the 'Dyson Ball Animal 2'.

[@familyof6984]

great

[@annielaw9108]

helpful thanks

[@MrCajera1]

You should wash the filters plural every month

[@linksmith1057]

I cannot get the Dyson line straight. They are the vacuum equivalent of Porsche, the same vacuum design sent through a photocopier at different sizes, but the chances of buying the one you want seems like a game of roulette.

[@RoboVacParty]

I don't understand why they do not implement the hygienic empty feature in their uprights. They implemented it in recent stick cordless and cylinder vacuums, but none of uprights. Simply why? And why none of their corded cylinder/upright vacuum (beside Japan market) for EU market was never implemented with one of their digital motor?

[@thegenderfaerie]

I want one now

[@mahfuzahmed9133]

Can you do shark anti hair wrap duo clean demonstration????

[@smithwesson14]

Good review. Thanks. Can you explain the plus and minus suction functions on the cleaner head in a bit more detail?

[@mieleboy96]

I've got the animal 2 and cant fault it

[@Peter-no1ys]

Yes, I bought this Dyson small ball after viewing this video.However you failed to point out the shortcomings with the Flexi hose when it's being extended. Extending the hose to the ceiling doesn't show the issue with the vacuum no keeping in one place when pulling the hose out. I have to put a 3kg block of wood in front of the wheels to stop it moving. Very poor design, which I had opted for a lift out Peter

[@ibaisaic]

Yes a Shark Powered Lift Away would have been better. Shame you didn’t check my Shark videos first. All uprights I’ve used apart from the discontinued Miele U1 will fall over when using the hose unless securely at the bottom of the stairs,

[@rareringu6553]

1.5x for normal speed

[@vacuumtests9225]

I have Dyson DC40 MKII and I am disappointed to it's performance on the medium pile carpets. My other bagless (Sharks) and especially bagged uprights are noticeably better. I have been thinking of getting Light Ball, but I am concerned will it be any better than the DC40 MKII. For me it's no thanks for the cordless models, but these latest corded uprights look promising.

[@parwaz7861]

The light ball grooms way better and seals in the suction more on max mode for definite

[@vacuumtests9225]

@@parwaz7861 Nice to know!

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@vacuumtests9225 they don’t sell the small ball allergy in the US.

[@UniqueMeem]

Thank you - only helpful video about this hoover. Is it ok to use on hard floors aswell? Do you need to do anything when going between carpet and wooden/tiled floors?

[@ibaisaic]

You don’t have to change any settings from carpet to hard floor, but you have the option of turning off the brushroll for delicate hard flooring. On some cushion vinyl floor, you may need to reduce the suction using the slider on the cleaner head.

[@gina2190]

My advise is to turn it off some of time I’ve only had mine days and red bit on head showing tiny bit of wear ! Wish I’d turned mine off from spinning may have helped.

[@mokotramp]

Wash filter at least once a month, otherwise that black ring will get even blacker!

[@martkt10]

Great video as always, May i ask how long the flex is ?

[@ibaisaic]

About 9 meters

[@cindyyan9851]

Hi, Can you please give me advise on the DC46 compare to the DC26, both are canisters. I'm about to buy a used one. On your review, you didn't like the DC 26.

[@trevordoesrandom3409]

Better than a big ball

[@fhkazm]

Another fine video Roger. I'll take a bagged Miele or Sebo any day over a Dyson. Too much maintenance and cheap plastic on these cleaners. Nice sweater by the way !

[@nikopondexter5600]

Have you ever had the Dyson g force

[@natalieamberger2432]

What tools are Compatible with the small ball multifloor compact on the far right? I picked one up almost brand new from a thrift store however it has no accessories...would the tanglefree turbine tool be Is compatible with that vaccum?

[@rickbarkley3617]

I got a Dyson ball, it's not at great like the bin getting blocked and I have to put my hand in the bin to get mess out. bad poor design, hose for clean up stairs feel very hard.

[@maebe1000]

I use a small knitting needle to clear out the bin/-works well for me

[@PhilM90]

Thanks for the review. I'm just wondering if this Dyson is more or less or similarly powerful to the Dyson Small Ball Multi Floor that it replaced? I ask this because the Dyson Small Ball Multi Floor has 2 tiers of cyclones and is rated at 150AW, whereas this vacuum cleaner only has 1 tier of cyclones and is rated at 90AW.

[@timsteele9372]

Roger, could you please have a look if the tool holders from Ball Animal 2 work on this model? I don't like the upholstery tool on the combination tool and don't like carrying tangle free turbine. Thank you in advance

[@scbond]

Pretty disappointing that the wand isn’t aluminium. Not the most important thing ever but Dyson used to do it and other brands do it at a much cheaper price.

[@kingfrosty8358]

Hi I had one bit it doesn’t suck up as well as I thought ): is was shit threw out DONt recomand to buy only for people who need a hoover

[@JohnSmith-oj4jp]

Great video, appreciate the effort. The bin on my new one seems to pull away/stretch even when clicked in..is this normal or product defect?

[@ibaisaic]

The bin will move upwards when carrying the cleaner to prevent the bin release button from being pressed in. As long as you can’t hear any air escaping around the bin, then it’s normal.

[@JohnSmith-oj4jp]

@@ibaisaicthanks for the response, much appreciated

[@Shellcleanit]

I have the Dyson d40.. was wondering if you can change the brush bar attachment to the model in the video

[@Lovewomensmoking]

Will you b doing The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball 2 Canister review soon and big test on small ball allergy test review

[@willoughf]

Will these canisters work with the Amimal?

[@jp9544]

What's the difference between the dyson allergy and the multifloor?

[@RJA_World]

Do you know how many steps this can reach up?

[@Jano1998]

Has this more power than the DC40? Because I could get a DC40 relatively cheap. Which of the 2 would be better? And what are the differences between the 2? They seem so similar to me... Which one has more suction power? I am a total noob with vacuums so sorry for possibly dumb questions 😅 , by the way I love your videos. They are so relaxing to me.

[@ibaisaic]

The DC40 MK2 is good, but I prefer the later models as they are far quieter, but if the DC40 is in full working order and cheap, go for it.

[@Jano1998]

@@ibaisaic Well it's not that much cheaper. Like 50 pounds. I just thought because I read somewhere the DC 40 has 100 AW of power and the Small Ball Allergy 90AW that would maybe make a difference. But I think I'll go with the Small Ball Allergy because it's an older DC40 without the red slider at the base so I don't think that's good.

[@lewiswaite3662]

Is the bristles in the floor head quite stiff so it picks pet hair up thanks

[@aarondolan973]

Hey mate really like your videos 😁 Could you tell me what the difference is between the small ball animal 2 and the small ball allergy? I'm going to purchase one or the other next week but here in Ireland there is an 80 euro difference in with the small ball animal 2 being more expensive? The only tangible difference I can see is the extra tools that come with it.

[@ibaisaic]

It is mainly the tools and the Ball Animal 2 has an articulated joint on the hose. Performance wise, I have not seen any difference.

[@aarondolan973]

@@ibaisaic No problem at all looks like its the small ball allergy it is. It's confusing when they advertise them like that 😁 if I need the anti tangle tool I can buy it separately 😁 Thank you very much for the reply.

[@bwhitt4312]

Been watching several of your vids, you say this is a good choice SHOULD you want a Dyson. Which would be your preferred vacuum out of all brands, please?

[@ibaisaic]

Sebo Felix or Vorwerk VK200.

[@bwhitt4312]

@@ibaisaic Why Felix over Automatic model please?

[@granthubick8684]

All that creaky, squeeky plastic is disconcerting. My first impression from that alone is enough to put me off.

[@adamski101]

They all do that Sir. My 8 year old model is still happily squeaking and creaking away.

[@mifthasadik8703]

Why isn’t it coming to America