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Dyson Outsize vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete
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Dyson Outsize
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleMopping Only
Vacuum TypeUpright
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- Outsize Absolute+ (Gold)
- Outsize Absolute (Gold)
- Outsize+ (Iron/Red)
- Outsize (Nickel)
- Outsize Extra (Nickel)
- Outsize Total Clean (Nickel/Red)
- Outsize Origin (Nickel/Red)
- Ball Animal 3 Extra (Copper/Silver)
- Ball Animal 3 Complete (Gold)
- Ball Animal 3 Advanced (Nickel)
- Ball Animal 3 (Nickel/Silver)
- Ball Animal 3+ (Silver)
Our Verdict
Dyson Outsize
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete
The Dyson Outsize and the Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete are differently designed vacuums with different intended uses. The Outsize is a cordless vacuum with a large dustbin meant to bridge the gap between a more maneuverable cordless stick vacuum and a traditional upright with a higher overall debris capacity. It's easier to store and carry around than the Ball Animal, and it features a larger dustbin. Since it comes with two batteries, you can continue using the Outsize for quite a while without running out of charge, though the Ball Animal is still a better fit for long cleaning sessions thanks to its corded design. The Ball Animal also delivers significantly stronger performance on carpeted floors, even if it lacks the Outsize's automatic power adjustment capability.
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Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.8
7.8
Noise
8.6
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Upright
User Maintenance
7.5
7.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
10
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
970422-01
920640-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
970422-01
920769-01
Storing
8.1
7.2
Storing Picture
Height
45.87" (116.5 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)
Width
12.60" (32.0 cm)
11.10" (28.2 cm)
Depth
12.60" (32.0 cm)
15.24" (38.7 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
No
Dirt Compartment
8.0
7.8
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.40 gal (1.52 L)
0.32 gal (1.20 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
10
8.1
Cordless
Yes
No
Cord Length
N/A
35.10 ft (10.7 m)
Hose Length
N/A
9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Minimum Wand Length
1.35 ft (0.41 m)
2.49 ft (0.76 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.08 ft (0.94 m)
2.72 ft (0.83 m)
Total Range
N/A
37.83 ft (11.53 m)
Portability
7.5
6.7
Total Weight
8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)
17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)
Weight In Hand
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
8.0
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
18 min
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
152 min
N/A
Recharge Time
460 min
N/A
Recharge Dock
Yes
No
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
No
Removable Batteries
Yes
No
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Yes
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Turbo Brush
Yes
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
Yes
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.0
8.0
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
9.5
9.5
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
7.7
8.2
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
89.9 inH₂O (22.39 kPa)
99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
6.9 inH₂O (1.73 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
3.6 inH₂O (0.90 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Airflow
7.7
8.4
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
68.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
Noise
8.6
7.3
Noise Video
Bare Floor
68.4 dBA
82.7 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
71.1 dBA
79.1 dBA
Maneuverability
7.0
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.0
9.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.5
9.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
Mopping Only
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Outsize Absolute+
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Ball Animal 3 Complete
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