July 13, 2011
Strong performance on all surfaces
Simple and straightforward to use
Very noisy and energy hungry
One of the most expensive we’ve seen
Introduction
The Dyson DC28 Animal is the most powerful vacuum cleaner in Dyson’s lineup. And it lives up to the Animal name, with a lot of cleaning power and a great selection of cleaning tools. But at over $500, it is one of the most expensive cleaners available.
Comparisons
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Design
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Cleaning Performance
The DC28 Animal had strong cleaning performance in all of our tests on both carpets and wood flooring. Read More... |
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Usability
The DC28 is a very easy to use cleaner, with a number of design touches that make it simple and straightforward to use. We found deploying the hose and removing and emptying the dirt container especially easy. Read More... |
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Noise & Efficiency
Uses a lot of power and produces quite a lot of noise. Read More... |
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Hoover S3865 Comparison
 We compare the DC28 Animal to the S3865. Read More... |
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LG LuV200R Comparison
 We compare the DC28 Animal to the LuV200R Pet Care. Read More... |
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Bissell 89Q9 Comparison
 We compare the DC28 Animal to the 18Z6 Lift-Off. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Dyson DC28 Animal. Read More... |
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Specs & Ratings
See all the scores for the Dyson DC28 Animal. Read More... |
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