Dyson DC24 or DC26, which one is better for you? Read the comparison below.
In this post, DC24 refers to DC24 Multi Floor, DC26 refers to DC26 Multi Floor.
Dyson DC24 vs DC26
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DC24 Multi Floor and DC26 Multi Floor are small vac, they are not a good choice for those who want to buy a vacuum cleaner for cleaning a full size house.

Design
DC24 is an upright vacuum while DC26 is a canister vac.

Movement Type
DC24 features Ball technology while DC26 uses fixed wheel.

Motor
DC24 is powered by a 6.5 amp motor while DC26 has a 9.2 amp motor.

Suction Power
DC26 has more suction power.
DC24 has a suction power of 115 air watts while DC26 has 160 air watts.

Cord Length
The cord length of DC24 is a little longer. However, still too short.
DC24 has a 20 ft cord while DC26 has a 16.5 ft cord.

Brushbar Control Type
DC24 utilizes fingertip brush control, you don’t have bend down to turn it on/off; whereas DC26’s brushbar control is located on the head, so you have to bend down to turn it on/off.

Tools
DC24 comes with a combination accessory tool while DC26 comes with a combination accessory tool and a articulating hard floor tool.

Cord Rewind
DC26 features automatic cord recoil system while DC24 requires rewinding manually.

Bin Capacity
DC24 has a bigger bin. However, still small.
The bin capacity of DC24 is 0.19 gallons while DC26 has a 0.15 gallon bin.

Weight
Both of them are light.
DC24 weighs 11.65 pounds while DC26 weighs 12 pounds.

Size
The dimensions of DC24 are 29.6″ x 11.0″ x 13.7″ while the dimensions of DC26 are 10.5″ x 8.2 x 12.6″7″ (HxWxD).

Both of these two cleaners are priced at $399.99 at Dyson.com (prices checked on August 30, 2011), come with HEPA filters, and carry 5 years warranty.

Overall, they are both good for small places.