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Shark APEX UpLight vs Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDirt CompartmentIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupLow-Pile Carpet PerformanceHigh-Pile Carpet PerformancePet Hair Floor PerformanceSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
    Automation
      Physical AutomationCompanion App Automation
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Shark APEX UpLight
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Shark APEX UpLight Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes

Our Verdict

Shark APEX UpLight

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

The Shark APEX UpLight is better for the most part than the Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin. The Shark has better performance on bare floors, it's more portable, and it feels better built. However, the Dyson cleans better on carpets and has a bigger dirt compartment.

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Variants

  • QU601QBK (Black)
  • QU603QBK (Black)
  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Blue)
  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Iron/Purple)

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Blue
LZ601
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Blue
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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Black
QU601QBK
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Iron/Purple
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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Black
QU603QBK
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Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Pro
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Burgundy
QU601QPR
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Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Origin
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Burgundy
QU603QPK
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Silver
Ball Animal 2
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Light Green
QU601QBL
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Light Green
QU603QBL
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Orange
LZ602
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Orange
QU603QRW
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Purple
LZ600
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

8.0
7.2

Cracks 
 

8.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Build Quality Picture
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
6.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Maintenance Picture
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Recurring Cost Picture
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFLZ600
920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHFFC600
920769-01
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.0

Storing Picture 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Storing Picture
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.47" (115.5 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)

Width 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.42" (29.0 cm)
16.93" (43.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.6
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Dirt Compartment Picture
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.18 gal (0.70 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 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight In The Box Picture
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

7.6
8.1

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

30.18 ft (9.2 m)
35.17 ft (10.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

4.00 ft (1.22 m)
9.22 ft (2.81 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.77 ft (0.54 m)
2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

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

Total Range 
 

33.53 ft (10.22 m)
37.89 ft (11.55 m)
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Portability 
 

7.2
6.7

Total Weight 
 

11.24 lbs (5.10 kg)
17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.06 lbs (1.84 kg)
2.76 lbs (1.25 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 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Picture Of Controls
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

No
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Manual and Automatic
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Tools And Brush Picture
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin 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 
 

No
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
Yes
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

9.6

Setting Used  

Default

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Shark APEX UpLight Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

99%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

97%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Shark APEX UpLight Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

99%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

99%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

6.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

8.4

Setting Used  

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark APEX UpLight Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

90%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

86%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark APEX UpLight Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

78%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

71%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.6

Setting Used  

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark APEX UpLight High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

69%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

71%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark APEX UpLight High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

53%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

51%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.8

Pet Hair Graph  

Shark APEX UpLight Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

99%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

100%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

94%

Suction 
 

6.8
6.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

68.5 inH₂O (17.07 kPa)
88.5 inH₂O (22.04 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Default
On, (Brushroll Off)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.8
8.2

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

70.3 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
79.2 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

7.6
7.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

79.5 dBA
81.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

79.7 dBA
78.8 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.5
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Wood Cracks Post Test
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Stain Pickup Post Test
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Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark APEX UpLight Water Pickup Post Test
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Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark APEX UpLight Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No

App Cycle Control 
 

No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No

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Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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Black
QU601QBK
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Iron/Purple
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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Black
QU603QBK
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Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Pro
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Burgundy
QU601QPR
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Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Origin
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Burgundy
QU603QPK
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Silver
Ball Animal 2
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Light Green
QU601QBL
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Light Green
QU603QBL
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Orange
LZ602
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Orange
QU603QRW
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LZ600
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