Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed vs Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

Which Vacuum Is Better?

Products

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Dec 05, 2024 06:22 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Nov 01, 2024 05:13 PM

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Our Verdict

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

The Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin is better for most uses than the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed. Both vacuums perform similarly on bare floors, but the Dyson has a better performance on carpets. It's also easier to maneuver, comes with more tools and brushes, and has a much better range. However, since you can use the Shark in a handheld configuration, it's better suited for cleaning stairs and cars.

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Variants

  • UV725 (Gray)
  • ZU560 (Plasma Blue)
  • ZU561 (Red Peony)
  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Blue)
  • Ball Animal 2 Total Clean (Iron/Purple)
  • Ball Animal 2 Pro (Purple/Iron)
  • Ball Animal 2 Origin (Purple/Iron)
  • Ball Animal 2 (Silver)

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Gray
UV725
Amazon.com
Blue
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
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Walmart.com
Plasma Blue
ZU560
Amazon.com
Iron/Purple
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
Amazon.com
Red Peony
ZU561
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Pro
Amazon.com
 
Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Origin
Amazon.com
 
Silver
Ball Animal 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.0
7.2

Recurring Cost 
 

6.5
10

Cracks 
 

6.0
7.5

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

6.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK560
920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHEPA560
920769-01
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.0

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

45.67" (116.0 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)

Width 
 

12.01" (30.5 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.93" (30.3 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 
 

7.8
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.30 gal (1.15 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 
 

6.7
8.1

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

24.74 ft (7.5 m)
35.17 ft (10.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.61 ft (1.10 m)
9.22 ft (2.81 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.25 ft (0.38 m)
2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

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

Total Range 
 

28.08 ft (8.56 m)
37.89 ft (11.55 m)
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Portability 
 

7.2
6.7

Total Weight 
 

13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.91 lbs (1.32 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  

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
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  

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
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  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
7.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

8.0
6.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

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Suction 
 

2.7
6.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

71.8 inH₂O (17.89 kPa)
88.5 inH₂O (22.04 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.25 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.6 inH₂O (0.16 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Switch 1. Floor", (Brushroll Head)
On, (Brushroll Off)

Hose Diameter 
 

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

7.6
8.2

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

66.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
79.2 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.0
7.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.3 dBA
81.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

76.8 dBA
78.8 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

6.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
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 
 

6.0
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

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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Check Price

Gray
UV725
Amazon.com
Blue
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Plasma Blue
ZU560
Amazon.com
Iron/Purple
Ball Animal 2 Total Clean
Amazon.com
Red Peony
ZU561
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Pro
Amazon.com
 
Purple/Iron
Ball Animal 2 Origin
Amazon.com
 
Silver
Ball Animal 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed

Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean/Origin

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