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Shark APEX Upright vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra

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
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Shark APEX Upright
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra

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Shark APEX Upright Picture
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
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
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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.

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Variants

  • AZ1002 (Espresso)
  • AZ1000 (Olive/Burgundy)
  • 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)

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Espresso
AZ1002
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Copper/Silver
Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
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Gold
Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Dyson
 
Nickel
Ball Animal 3 Advanced
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Nickel/Silver
Ball Animal 3
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Silver
Ball Animal 3+
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.8
7.8

User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.5

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFF650
920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF650
920769-01
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.2

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
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.0
7.8

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
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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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)
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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
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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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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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush 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
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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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)
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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)
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Noise 
 

8.1
7.3

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.0 dBA
82.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.3 dBA
79.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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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
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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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Check Price

Espresso
AZ1002
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Copper/Silver
Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
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Gold
Ball Animal 3 Complete
SEE PRICE
Dyson
 
Nickel
Ball Animal 3 Advanced
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Silver
Ball Animal 3
SEE PRICE
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Silver
Ball Animal 3+
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Shark APEX Upright

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