Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor

Name: Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor
Brand: Dyson
Price: 338 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Dyson's last corded canister still sold in the US, and it's built around a genuinely different idea than the ball uprights: a self-righting design with a low center of gravity, so if you knock it over pulling the hose it rights itself instead of dragging on its side. The carbon fiber turbine head is designed for mixed hard-floor/carpet homes (hence "Multi Floor"), and 2-Tier Radial cyclones keep suction from degrading as the bin fills, the way older bagless canisters do. It's an aging platform in a market where Dyson has clearly shifted its R&D to cordless sticks, and the 21-foot cord plus 35-foot total reach is shorter than some rivals, but the 5-year warranty and genuine 250AW motor still make it a credible pick for anyone who specifically wants a canister over an upright or stick.

Approx. price

~$338

Suction

250 AW

Filtration

Whole-machine HEPA-sealed

Best For

Households that specifically want a canister over an upright or cordless stick

Discontinued — no longer sold new

The manufacturer has retired this model; remaining listings are typically refurbished or leftover stock at odd prices. We keep the page for owners. Its current replacement is Dyson Big Ball Turbine.

Specifications

250 AW

Corded

Whole-machine HEPA-sealed

Bagged

Type

Canister

App Control

Weight

17 lbs

Warranty

5 years

Model

214887-01

Highlights

Self-righting design — won't stay tipped over250AW motor with 2-Tier Radial cyclones5-year warranty

Pros

✓Self-righting ball design — a knocked-over canister gets back up on its own
✓250AW motor with 2-Tier Radial cyclones for sustained suction as the bin fills
✓12-inch turbine head cleaning path works across hard floors and carpet
✓5-year warranty, longer than most canister competitors
✓Telescopic wand and retractable cord for storage

Cons

✗Corded with a 21-foot cord — shorter reach than some rival canisters
✗17 lbs is heavy to carry between floors, even with the low center of gravity
✗Dyson has clearly deprioritized canisters in R&D — this platform is aging
✗Manufacturer-published dustbin capacity conflicts across sources (1.6L vs 1.8L cited) — left null rather than guess