Does the turbine head work on thick carpet?

It is designed for hard floors and low-pile carpet. On thick or plush carpet the turbine head loses airflow and cleans less deeply than a motorized power head.

Do I need to buy bags?

No. It is bagless, and you empty the 0.37-gallon bin into the trash.

Is it good on stairs?

The hose reaches steps, but the canister itself is heavy and awkward to carry, so stairs are a weak point.

How does it compare with Dyson's premium canisters?

It has the self-righting ball and strong suction, but it lacks the motorized floor head and sealed filtration of the higher models.

What comes in the box?

The canister, hose, wand and turbine floor head. Check the listing for any extra tools included.

Where is the Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum cheapest?

At Walmart, for $229.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 583 ratings.

Where can I buy the Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Dyson.

Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum

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Price facts

Lowest price today: $229.99 at Walmart (checked Nov 12, 2026).
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Our take on the Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum

The Dyson Big Ball Turbine is a bagless canister vacuum with a 0.37-gallon bin and a turbine-driven floor head. Its big selling point is the ball chassis: it self-rights when tipped over, so it stays upright instead of lying on its side. It suits homes with mixed hard floors and low-pile carpet that want strong suction without bags. Against newer canisters it is heavier and bulkier, and it lacks the motorized power head and sealed filtration of Dyson's premium models. Owners rate it highly overall, though some find it heavy to pull and awkward on stairs.

Best forHomes with hard floors and low-pile carpetBuyers who want bagless emptyingHouseholds replacing a bagged canister

Pros

Self-righting ball body stays upright when knocked over
Strong suction for a canister at this level
Bagless bin empties without buying bags
Turbine head agitates low-pile carpet
Long hose reach for cleaning above the floor

Cons

Heavy and bulky to pull around corners
Turbine head is not a full motorized power head
Small 0.37-gallon bin fills fast on big jobs
Awkward on stairs and tight spaces

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Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum price history

Lowest price we've seen: $229.99 on Nov 12 at Walmart. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

4 / 5583 ratings

Owners rate it 4 out of 5 across 583 ratings and praise the suction and the self-righting ball. Complaints center on weight, maneuverability and the small bin.

What people mention

SuctionPraisedOwners say it pulls up debris well on hard floors and low-pile carpet.
WeightCriticisedSeveral find it heavy to pull and lift, especially up stairs.
Ball chassisPraisedThe self-righting body is called handy because it stays upright when knocked over.
Bin sizeCriticisedThe 0.37-gallon bin needs emptying often during larger cleans.
ManeuverabilityMixedSome like the ball steering; others say it is clumsy around furniture and corners.

Specifications

Bagless: Yes
Color: Red
Capacity: 0.37 gal

Questions and answers

Does the turbine head work on thick carpet?: It is designed for hard floors and low-pile carpet. On thick or plush carpet the turbine head loses airflow and cleans less deeply than a motorized power head.
Do I need to buy bags?: No. It is bagless, and you empty the 0.37-gallon bin into the trash.
Is it good on stairs?: The hose reaches steps, but the canister itself is heavy and awkward to carry, so stairs are a weak point.
How does it compare with Dyson's premium canisters?: It has the self-righting ball and strong suction, but it lacks the motorized floor head and sealed filtration of the higher models.
What comes in the box?: The canister, hose, wand and turbine floor head. Check the listing for any extra tools included.
Where is the Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum cheapest?: At Walmart, for $229.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 583 ratings.
Where can I buy the Dyson Big Ball Turbine Canister Vacuum?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Dyson.