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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440]
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Canister
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
  1. Recommended in 8 articles:
  2. Pet Hair
  3. Dyson
  4. Carpets
  5. Upright
  6. Good Suction
  7. Long Hair
  8. High-Pile Carpet
  9. Bagless

Variants

  • NV361BK (Black)
  • UV440 (Black/Silver)
  • NV360 (Blue)
  • NV361PR (Purple)
  • 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)

Review

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440]

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete is better than the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe. The Dyson has a height-adjustable floorhead, making it easier to maneuver on thick carpeting, a more powerful suction motor, and a longer range. It also incurs lower recurring costs and is easier to maneuver despite its heavier build. That said, the Shark's 'Lift-Away' design does make it a little easier to clean tight spots.

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NV361BK
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

6.7
7.8

Cracks 
 

5.0
9.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

6.5
8.0

Maneuverability 
 

6.0
7.5

Recurring Cost 
 

6.5
10

User Maintenance 
 

6.0
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Build Quality Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Canister
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Maintenance Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

6.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFF350
920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF350
920769-01
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.2

Storing Picture  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Storing Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.67" (116.0 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
11.10" (28.2 cm)

Depth 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
15.24" (38.7 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.8
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.29 gal (1.10 L)
0.32 gal (1.20 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] In The Box Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

6.7
8.1

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

25.00 ft (7.6 m)
35.10 ft (10.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

4.07 ft (1.24 m)
9.22 ft (2.81 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.08 ft (0.33 m)
2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
2.72 ft (0.83 m)

Total Range 
 

28.35 ft (8.64 m)
37.83 ft (11.53 m)
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Portability 
 

6.9
6.7

Total Weight 
 

14.33 lbs (6.50 kg)
17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.64 lbs (1.65 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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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
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Picture Of Controls
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete 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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
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
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

6.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.0
7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

7.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

1.3
8.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

72.9 inH₂O (18.16 kPa)
99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.3 inH₂O (0.08 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.3 inH₂O (0.08 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Bare Floor I" with (Suction Release Closed)
"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

8.3
8.4

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

80.0 CFM (2.3 m³/min)
83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.1
7.3

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.7 dBA
82.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

76.0 dBA
79.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

6.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Sofa Pickup Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

5.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Stain Pickup Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
Mopping Only

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Water Pickup Post Test
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NV361BK
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Ball Animal 3 Extra
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UV440
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Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Blue
NV360
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Ball Animal 3 Advanced
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NV361PR
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Ball Animal 3
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Silver
Ball Animal 3+
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440]

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