All Floors

The Dyson DC25 All Floors model is designed to clean every kind of floor--carpet, tile, hardwood--in the home. Standard attachments allow for additional cleaning of high surfaces with a telescoping wand that detaches from the main unit.

Animal

The Dyson DC 25 Animal is identical to the All Floors, however this model comes with a standard "mini turbine head" which attaches to the wand for beater bar cleaning of pet hair from small areas such as stairs, upholstery and auto carpets and upholstery.

Features

According to the Dyson Company web site, both models incorporate ball steering technology for ease of turning, patented root cyclone technology to never lose suction, a quick draw telescope wand for stairs and high-reach areas and a lifetime HEPA filter.

Specs

The size and weight of both models are identical. Each is 42.4 inches tall and weighs 16.12 pounds.

Price

The manufacturer's retail price for the DC25 All Floors model is $499.99 in early 2010. The DC25 Animal costs $549.99 in 2010. Since the vacuum specifications are identical in every way except for the mini turbine head, that single attachment accounts for the $50 difference in cost.

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Dyson: Vacuum cleaners