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Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra vs Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDirt CompartmentIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Products

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra
Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

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Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Picture
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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Our Verdict

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra is better than the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002. The Dyson is easier to maintain, thanks to its removable brushroll, has a height-adjustable floorhead to allow for improved maneuverability on surfaces like thick carpeting, and delivers better overall debris-pickup performance. Pricier variants of the Dyson also come with a wider array of attachments. Conversely, the Shark feels better built and has an odor-neutralization feature.

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Variants

  • 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)
  • AZ3002 (Navy)
  • AZ3000C (Red Plum)

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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
7.6

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
6.5

User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Build Quality Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright
Upright/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Maintenance Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

920640-01
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

920769-01
Unidentified
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.1

Storing Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Storing Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Storing Picture

Height 
 

42.13" (107.0 cm)
46.46" (118.0 cm)

Width 
 

11.10" (28.2 cm)
12.01" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

15.24" (38.7 cm)
13.98" (35.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.8
7.6

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.32 gal (1.20 L)
0.20 gal (0.75 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra In The Box Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

8.1
7.5

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

35.10 ft (10.7 m)
29.53 ft (9.0 m)

Hose Length 
 

9.22 ft (2.81 m)
3.74 ft (1.14 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.49 ft (0.76 m)
1.31 ft (0.40 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

2.72 ft (0.83 m)
3.71 ft (1.13 m)

Total Range 
 

37.83 ft (11.53 m)
32.97 ft (10.05 m)
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Portability 
 

6.7
6.7

Total Weight 
 

17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)
16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)
3.13 lbs (1.42 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  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Picture Of Controls
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Tools And Brush Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
No

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Yes
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
8.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

8.2
6.8

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)
92.7 inH₂O (23.10 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"
"Hard Floor"

Hose Diameter 
 

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

8.4
9.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
103.4 CFM (2.9 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.3
8.0

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

82.7 dBA
76.6 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

79.1 dBA
75.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

9.0
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

Mopping Only
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Water Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Water Pickup Post Test
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Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Navy
AZ3002
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Ball Animal 3 Complete
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AZ3000C
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Ball Animal 3 Advanced
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Ball Animal 3
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Ball Animal 3+
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Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

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