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Dyson DC50 vs DC59

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These 2 are different types of vacuum cleaners. Dyson DC50 is a corded compact size upright while the DC59 is a cordless stick/hand vacuum.
Here are some points you should consider before buying:
1, Do you want a corded or battery driven vacuum?
Dyson DC50 is corded, DC59 is battery powered.

2, About the weight. Light or even lighter?
Dyson DC50 is a light upright while the DC59 is a 7 pounds lighter stick/hand vacuum.

3, Do you need to clean under low furniture?
DC59 has a low profile cleaner head which can lay flat to get under furniture.

4, Suction Power.
DC50 generates more suction power than DC59.

5, Cost.
On dyson.com, DC50 is sold $50 cheaper than the DC59.

6, Warranty.
The DC50 carries 3 year longer warranty.

7, Frequenty Empty?
Both of them have a small bin.

Read more details below:

Compare Dyson DC59 and DC50 Animal

 Dyson DC50 AnimalDyson DC59 Animal
ImagesDyson DC50 Animal Vacuum CleanerDyson DC59 Animal Vacuum Cleaner
Price$449.99 at dyson.com on July 13, 2014$499.99 at dyson.com on July 13, 2014
Cyclone Technology Type2 Tier Radial™ Cyclones2 Tier Radial™ Cyclones
Ball TechnologyYesYes
DesignCompact UprightSlim Stick/Handheld
Corded or CordlessCordedCordless
Retractable CordNoNA
Cord Length24.9 feetNA
Run TimeNAmax 26 minutes
Charge TimeNA3.5 hours
Docking Station
for charging and storing		NAYes
Suction Power128 airwatts28 airwatts at Standard Power or 100 airwatts in Boost mode
Bagged or BaglessBaglessBagless
Bin Size0.21 gallons0.12 gallons
Motorized HeadYESYes
Brush On/OffYESNo
Cleaner Head Widthabout 11″about 9.8″
Weight11.6 lbs4.6 lbs
HEPA FiltrationYESnot specified
Included ToolsTangle-free Turbine tool
Combination Tool
Stair Tool		Mini motorized tool
Combination tool
Stair tool
Dimensions30.1" x 11" x 13.9"
9.8" x 47.8" x 8.2" (HxLxW)
Warranty5 year warranty on parts & labor2 year parts and labor warranty

Over all, DC50 is a small upright, it is compact for small apartment or home with 1 or 2 pets, while the battery operated DC59 is better suited for quick pickups.

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Dyson DC59 Animal vs DC59 Motorhead what’s the difference?

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Both Dyson DC59 Animal and DC59 Motorhead belong to Dyson DC59 series, this series is Dyson’s latest cordless vacuum cleaner series at this moment. For

those who are interested in getting one for home cleaning, here are some similarities and difference between DC59 Motorhead and DC59 Animal, hope it will help you make a right buying decision.

DC59 Motorhead vs DC59 Animal
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Difference:

According to info on dyson.com,

1, Cleaner Head
This is the key difference between these 2 versions, the DC59 Motorhead features a direct-drive motor in the brush bar that delivers 75% more power than DC59 Animal. Thus, it might be a better choice for cleaning carpets/area rugs.

2, Cleaning Time
The DC59 Motorhead has a 24 minute running time while the Animal allows 26 minutes of cleaning time.

3, Weight
The DC59 Motorhead weighs 4.9 lbs while the DC59 Animal weighs 4.6 lbs.

4, Color
The DC59 Motorhead is in pink and silver while the DC59 Animal is in purple and silver.

5, Price
The DC59 Motorhead is $50 more expensive than the DC59 Animal. On dyson.com, the Motorhead is priced at $549.99 while the Animal is priced at $499.99.

Similarities:
powered by the 350W Dyson digital motor V6;
feature 2 Tier Radial cyclones;
included tools: Mini motorized tool, Combination tool, Crevice tool;
carry 2 year parts and labor warranty;
come with docking station for storing and charging vacuum and holding additional attachments;
have 2 power mode – Standard and Boost, at Standard Power, it has a suction power of 28 airwatts, at Boost mode, the suction power is 100 airwatts;
cordless and bagless, dust chamber capacity is 0.12 gallons;
3.5 hours charge time.

Overall, since DC59 Motorhead has a second motor inside the brush bar, this makes it more suitable for vacuuming carpeted surfaces. But this also adds the extra $50 cost. So, order on your personal preference and cleaning needs.

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Dyson DC50 vs DC39

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Some key difference between Dyson DC50 and DC39 you should consider before ordering:

  • 1, Do you want a canister or an upright? DC39 is a canister while the DC50 is an upright.
  • 2, Motorized beater bar vs air powered. The beater brush on DC39 is driven by air while the DC50 has a electric motor to run the brushroll. Generally speaking, suction powered brush roll is not as powerful as a motorized one, thus, not work well on certain carpets/area rugs. However, according to the specs, the DC39 provides stronger suction power.
  • 3, Do you like a vacuum with cord rewind? DC39 features that.
  • 4, Do you care about the dust cup capacity? The bin size on DC39 is over 2X larger than DC50.
  • 5, Like a light one? DC50 is approximately 5 pounds lighter than the DC39.
  • 6, Cost. On dyson.com, DC39 animal is $50 more expensive than the DC50 animal.

Read the spec comparison table below to get more details.

Compare Dyson DC39 Animal and DC50 Animal

 Dyson DC50 AnimalDyson DC39 Animal
ImagesDyson DC50 Animal Vacuum CleanerDyson DC39 Animal Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Price$449.99 at dyson.com on July 12, 2014$499.99 at dyson.com on July 12, 2014
Cyclone Technology Type2 Tier Radial™ CyclonesRadial Root Cyclone™ technology
Ball TechnologyYesYes
DesignCompact UprightFull Size Canister
Weight11.6 lbs16.89 lbs
Corded or CordlessCordedCorded
Auto Cord RewindNoYes
Cord Length24.9 feet21.3 feet
Hose Length8.5 ftapproximately 5.5 ft
Max Reach33.4 ft32.8 ft
Suction Power128 airwatts275 airwatts
Bagged or BaglessBaglessBagless
Bin Size0.21 gallons0.53 gallons
Motorized BrushrollYESNo
It's driven by suction.
Brush On/OffYESYes
Cleaner Head Widthabout 11″about 10.4"
Manual Height Adjustments for Carpet/Rug cleaningNot manual
Self adjust		No
HEPA FiltrationYESYES
Included ToolsTangle-free Turbine tool
Combination Tool
Stair Tool		Tangle-free Turbine tool
Combination tool
Stair tool
Dimensions30.1" x 11" x 13.9"(H x W x D) 14.2" x 19.5" x 10.2" (H x W x D)
Warranty5 year warranty on parts & labor5 year parts and labor warranty

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Compare Dyson DC50 vs DC47

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Some key differences between these 2 vacuum cleaners that you may want to know before buying:
1, Dyson DC50 features Motorized Head while the DC47 utilizes Turbine Head floor tool, and the DC50 has wider cleaning path.
2, DC47 has greater suction power than the DC50.
3, DC50 is a compact size upright while the DC47 is a mid size canister. Though the DC47 is a canister, it’s over 2 pounds heavier than the DC50.
4, DC47 has a smaller bin which holds only 0.15 gallons.
5, DC50 has a longer cord, but still is short, only about 25 feet.
6, DC47 features auto cord rewind while DC50 requires manual winding.

Read the comparison chart below to read more details:

Compare Dyson DC47 and DC50 Animal

 Dyson DC50 AnimalDyson DC47 Animal
ImagesDyson DC50 Animal Vacuum CleanerDyson DC47 Animal Vacuum Cleaner
Price$449.99 at dyson.com on July 11, 2014$449.99 at dyson.com on July 11, 2014
Cyclone Technology Type2 Tier Radial™ Cyclones2 Tier Radial™ Cyclones
Ball TechnologyYesYes
DesignCompact UprightMid Size Canister
Corded or CordlessCordedCorded
Retractable CordNoYes
Cord Length24.9 feet16.4 feet
Hose Length8.5 ft10 ft
Max Reach33.4 ft27.36 ft
Suction Power128 airwatts170 airwatts
Bagged or BaglessBaglessBagless
Bin Size0.21 gallons0.15 gallons
Motorized BrushrollYESNot Motorized
But Turbine Head
Brush On/OffYESYes
Cleaner Head Widthabout 11″about 8.4″
Manual Height Adjustments for Carpet/Rug cleaningNot manual
Self adjust		No
Weight11.6 lbs13.84 lbs
HEPA FiltrationYESYES
Included ToolsTangle-free Turbine tool
Combination Tool
Stair Tool		Tangle-free Turbine tool
Combination tool
Stair tool
Dimensions30.1" x 11" x 13.9"11.5" x 8.7" x 17.6"
Warranty5 year warranty on parts & labor5 year parts and labor warranty

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Compare Dyson DC50 Animal vs Multi Floor(Plus) what’s the difference?

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Dyson DC50 is a compact size bagless upright vacuum cleaner. It features 2 tiers of cyclones to trap more microscopic particles in the dust container. And its cleaner head has carbon fiber filaments which can clean hard floors gently.

There is small difference between Dyson DC50 Multi Floor, Multi Floor Plus and DC50 Animal. One is the color and one is the tools they include. Otherwise, they are the same.
1) The middle part of the Multi Floor versions is yellow while it’s purple on the Animal version.
2) Commonly, the Dyson’s animal version comes with a special tool for picking up pet hair. As usual, the DC50 Animal includes a Tangle-free Turbine tool which is

designed for picking up dirt and hair from carpets and upholstery, this tool is priced at $69.99 on dyson.com. The Multi Floor version does not comes with this tool.
The “Plus” version adds the following extra tools to the standard Multi-Floor: a multi angle brush, mattress tool, and stiff bristle brush.

Here’s a table to make it more clear for you, hope this helps.

Dyson DC50 Animal vs DC50 MultiFLoor vs DC50 MultiFLoor Plus

 Dyson DC50 AnimalDyson DC50 MultiFloorDyson DC50 MultiFloor Plus
ImagesDyson DC50 Animal Vacuum CleanerDyson DC50 MultiFloor Plus Vacuum Cleaner
Price$449.99 at dyson.com on July 10, 2014
ColorPurpleYellowYellow
ToolsCombination Tool
Stair Tool
Tangle-free Turbine tool		Combination Tool
Stair Tool		Combination Tool
Stair Tool
Multi Angle Brush
Mattress tool
Stiff Bristle Tool
Same Specs:
Compact size, dimensions are 30.1" x 11" x 13.9", weighs 11.6 lbs.
Corded
No Retractable Cord
Manual rewind required
Cord length is 24.9 feet
Hose length is 8.5 feet
6.5 amps
128 airwatts suction power
No suction control
Bagless
Bin size is 0.21 gallons.
Equiped with Motorized Brushroll, and Brushroll On/Off
about 11″ cleaning path
Self-adjusting Cleaner Head
No Manual Height Adjustments for Carpet/Rug cleaning
Features HEPA filtration
carries 5 year warranty on parts & labor.

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