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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra
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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
Our Verdict
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra is better than the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed. The Dyson has a far more powerful suction motor, resulting in better debris pickup across a wide range of surfaces, is easier to maintain, comes with a wider assortment of attachments, and is easier to maneuver thanks to its ball-shaped wheel. However, the Shark is slightly lighter and makes a little less noise.
Variants
- UV725 (Gray)
- ZU560 (Plasma Blue)
- ZU561 (Red Peony)
- 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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Gray
UV725
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Copper/Silver
Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Plasma Blue
ZU560
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Gold
Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Red Peony
ZU561
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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
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.0
7.8
Cracks
6.0
9.0
Recurring Cost
6.5
10
User Maintenance
6.0
7.5
Maneuverability
6.5
7.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up
7.5
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Upright
User Maintenance
6.0
7.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
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
Storing
7.2
7.2
Storing Picture
Height
45.67" (116.0 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)
Width
12.01" (30.5 cm)
11.10" (28.2 cm)
Depth
11.93" (30.3 cm)
15.24" (38.7 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
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
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
6.7
8.1
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
24.74 ft (7.5 m)
35.10 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)
37.83 ft (11.53 m)
Portability
7.2
6.7
Total Weight
13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.91 lbs (1.32 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
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
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
Manual
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
No
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
Yes
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pick-Up
7.5
8.0
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
7.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
8.0
9.5
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
2.7
8.2
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
71.8 inH₂O (17.89 kPa)
99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.0 inH₂O (0.25 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.6 inH₂O (0.16 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Switch 1. Floor", (Brushroll Head)
"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Airflow
7.6
8.4
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
66.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
Noise
8.0
7.3
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.3 dBA
82.7 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
76.8 dBA
79.1 dBA
Maneuverability
6.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
8.5
9.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
6.0
9.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
Mopping Only
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Gray
UV725
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Copper/Silver
Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Plasma Blue
ZU560
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Gold
Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Red Peony
ZU561
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Nickel
Ball Animal 3 Advanced
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Nickel/Silver
Ball Animal 3
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Ball Animal 3+
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