Dyson, the company that makes all those expensive and attractive vacuums and fans, has done it again. That is, it’s rolled out another vacuum cleaner you might not buy but sucks up dirt in novel ways. The Dyson DC39, unveiled today, looks similar to the company’s previous compact cylinder vacuums, but it’s actually quite different. The DC39 reinvents the Dyson Ball design that’s in some of Dyson’s stand-up models and modifies it for the small form factor of a canister vacuum. Dyson says its engineers spent three years creating the design, a good chunk of which was spent modifying and miniaturizing components of the Ball. The result of those labors is a cylinder vacuum that Dyson says is its most maneuverable yet. If you’ve ever had the experience of getting your vacuum cleaner caught — or worse, toppled over — because you’ve rounded a corner, the DC39 is designed to stay upright even when you get rambunctious with it.
The whole vacuum mechanism is contained in a sphere-shaped canister that measures about a foot in diameter. Inside is everything from the motor to the storage cavity for the power cable. Of course, it features Dyson’s patented suction tech that you always hear about in the commercials, which is said to move air a centrifugal force that’s 100,000 times the force of gravity.
How does Dyson build such a powerful vacuum in such a small space? Check out our in-depth look at a cutaway sample of the brand-new Dyson Ball in the gallery below.
They Dyson DC39 will go on sale in mid-March for the tidy sum of $450. There’s also a variant called the DC39 Animal that’s purple-colored, comes with an attachment for picking up cat hair and costs $500.
How do you like Dyson’s new vacuum? Is it something you’re interested in, or are you holding out for the Dyson version of the Roomba? Sound off in the comments.
Dyson DC39
The DC39 ($450) is Dyson's latest vacuum. Dyson says its engineers spent three years figuring out how to miniaturize all the components of a vacuum cleaner so they would fit in the floor vacuum version of the Dyson Ball.
Dyson Ball Cutaway
Here's what the Dyson Ball looks like on the inside.
Overall Design
The ball's low center of gravity is created by positioning all components in a balanced arrangement with heavy ones such as the vacuum motor lower and more centralized, maximizing stability.
Power Cord Cavity
The DC39 has spring-loaded cable rewind. The power cable retracts with the touch of a button.
Seal
Here's the seal between the top duct and motor inlet ducting.
Cable Rewind Button
Power cable rewind button and switch mechanism.
On/Off Button
The on/off button is designed to follow the curve of the ball.
Vacuum Motor
The AC vacuum motor with acoustically optimized fan, re-engineered to reduce the noise generated by the fan blades
Motor Bucket
The motor bucket surrounds and houses the motor adding an additional layer of acoustic insulation
HEPA Filter
This filter stops 99.97% of exhaust air particles greater than 0.3 microns.
Motor Protection Valve
In the event of a blockage, the valve opens, allowing air to continue to flow to the vacuum motor and preventing damage to the machine.
Axle
Ball bearings at the axles reduce friction and enable the ball to move smoothly.
Smooth Exterior
The ball's smooth edges reduce friction and contact area with the carpet, stopping the machine from digging in.
Dyson DC39 Animal
The "Animal" version of the DC39 has an accessory for picking up pet hair and costs $500.
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