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Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Vacuum Type
Upright
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
Mopping Only
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Our Verdict
Shark APEX Upright
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra 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.
Variants
- AZ1002 (Espresso)
- AZ1000 (Olive/Burgundy)
- Ball Animal 3 Extra (Copper/Silver)
- Ball Animal 3 Complete (Gold)
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AZ1002
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AZ1000
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Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
8.7
Full Comparison
Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
8.5
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup
6.0
9.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance
9.0
9.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks
8.5
9.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Upright
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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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
Storing
7.2
8.2
Storing Picture
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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 Size
8.0
7.6
Dirt Compartment Picture
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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
Runtime
10
Minimum Runtime
N/A
Maximum Runtime
N/A
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
Swappable Battery
No
User-Serviceable Battery
No
No
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)
User Maintenance
6.5
7.5
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
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
Recurring Cost
8.5
10
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFF650
920640-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHF650
920769-03
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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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
Blower Mode
No
No
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
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Blower Mode
No
No
Mobility
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
Maneuverability
7.0
7.5
Maneuverability Video
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Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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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)
Air Quality
Particle Filtration
9.9
Operation Video
Particle Filtration
Preview Graph
Average PM10 Concentration
0.2 μg/m³
Average PM2.5 Concentration
0.2 μg/m³
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Air Quality During Emptying
4.0
Emptying Video
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
8.5
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup
6.0
9.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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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
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Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.5
9.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains
1.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
Mopping Only
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Mopping Capabilities
Stains
1.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
0.0
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Wet Compatible
No
Mopping Only
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