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Shark APEX Upright vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete
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Shark APEX Upright
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeUpright/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleMopping Only
Vacuum TypeUpright
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- AZ1002 (Espresso)
- AZ1000 (Olive/Burgundy)
- 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
Shark APEX Upright
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete is better for most uses than the Shark APEX Upright. The Dyson is easier to clean, has a longer overall range, comes with a wider assortment of tools, including a dedicated pet grooming attachment, and delivers superior performance on carpeted floors. That said, the Shark's 'Lift-Away' configuration does make it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas, as you can pick up and carry its motor unit independently of its floorhead. It's also noticeably quieter than the Dyson.
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Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.8
7.8
User Maintenance
6.5
7.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up
8.5
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Upright
User Maintenance
6.5
7.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
8.5
10
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFF650
920640-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHF650
920769-01
Storing
7.2
7.2
Storing Picture
Height
45.51" (115.6 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)
Width
12.01" (30.5 cm)
11.10" (28.2 cm)
Depth
10.98" (27.9 cm)
15.24" (38.7 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
8.0
7.8
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.44 gal (1.65 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
7.5
8.1
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
29.53 ft (9.0 m)
35.10 ft (10.7 m)
Hose Length
4.92 ft (1.50 m)
9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Minimum Wand Length
1.18 ft (0.36 m)
2.49 ft (0.76 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
2.72 ft (0.83 m)
Total Range
32.91 ft (10.03 m)
37.83 ft (11.53 m)
Portability
6.5
6.7
Total Weight
17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)
17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.53 lbs (1.60 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
0.0
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Recharge Time
N/A
N/A
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
No
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
Yes
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
No
Yes
Turbo Brush
Yes
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
No
No
Extension Wand
No
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
8.5
8.0
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
5.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
7.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
6.0
9.5
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
7.1
8.2
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
97.9 inH₂O (24.38 kPa)
99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Hard Floor"
"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"
Hose Diameter
1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Airflow
9.0
8.4
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
97.6 CFM (2.8 m³/min)
83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
Noise
8.1
7.3
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.0 dBA
82.7 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
75.3 dBA
79.1 dBA
Maneuverability
7.0
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
9.0
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
1.0
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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