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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  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
  6. Comments

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Picture

Variants

  • ICZ362H (Electric Blue)
  • 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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete is better than the Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away for most uses, though these are still differently designed vacuums with different uses. The Dyson is a more conventional corded upright that's better suited for longer cleaning sessions, as it can run for as long as it's plugged into an electrical socket. It's also easier to maintain, has a larger dustbin, and features an adjustable floorhead that yields significantly better performance on carpeted floors. However, the Shark is cordless, allowing you to clean hard-to-reach areas like the inside of your car with relative ease. It's also quieter and lighter than the Dyson, with a 'Lift-Away' design that lets you use it as a handheld by picking up and carrying its canister body independently of its floorhead.

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.4
7.8

User Maintenance 
 

6.0
7.5

Cracks 
 

7.5
9.0

Airflow 
 

7.1
8.4

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Build Quality Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Maintenance Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK160
920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHEPA160
920769-01
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Storing 
 

6.3
7.2

Storing Picture  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Storing Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
11.10" (28.2 cm)

Depth 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
15.24" (38.7 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.7
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.21 gal (0.80 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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away In The Box Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
8.1

Cordless 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

N/A
35.10 ft (10.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 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 
 

N/A
37.83 ft (11.53 m)
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Portability 
 

7.2
6.7

Total Weight 
 

12.57 lbs (5.70 kg)
17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.31 lbs (1.50 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.3
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

10.1 min
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

63 min
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

191 min
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
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 
 

Yes
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
Yes
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 
 

7.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 
 

6.0
7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 
 

9.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.0
8.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

92.2 inH₂O (22.96 kPa)
99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.9 inH₂O (0.98 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Deep Clean Mode", (Hard Floor)
"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.1
8.4

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

56.4 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.4
7.3

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

71.3 dBA
82.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.7 dBA
79.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 
 

7.5
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away 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 Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra/Complete Water Pickup Post Test
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Copper/Silver
Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Gold
Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Nickel
Ball Animal 3 Advanced
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Nickel/Silver
Ball Animal 3
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Silver
Ball Animal 3+
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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

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