Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away ICZ362H vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra

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Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away ICZ362H
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Our Verdict

Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away

Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra is better than the Shark Vertex Pro Powered Lift-Away ICZ362H for most uses, though these are still differently designed vacuums with different uses. The Dyson is a more conventional corded upright that's better suited for longer cleaning sessions, as it can run for as long as it's plugged into an electrical socket. It's also easier to maintain, has a larger dustbin, and features an adjustable floorhead that yields significantly better performance on carpeted floors. However, the Shark is cordless, allowing you to clean hard-to-reach areas like the inside of your car with relative ease. It's also quieter and lighter than the Dyson, with a 'Lift-Away' design that lets you use it as a handheld by picking up and carrying its canister body independently of its floorhead.

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Variants

  • ICZ362H (Electric Blue)
  • 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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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Copper/Silver
Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Gold
Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Nickel
Ball Animal 3 Advanced
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
Shark
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 
 

7.4
7.8

User Maintenance 
 

6.0
7.5

Cracks 
 

7.5
9.0

Airflow 
 

7.1
8.4

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
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 
 

6.0
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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Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK160
920640-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHEPA160
920769-01
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Storing 
 

6.3
7.2

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
42.13" (107.0 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
11.10" (28.2 cm)

Depth 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
15.24" (38.7 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.7
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.21 gal (0.80 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 
 

10
8.1

Cordless 
 

Yes
No

Cord Length 
 

N/A
35.10 ft (10.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
9.22 ft (2.81 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.08 ft (0.33 m)
2.49 ft (0.76 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

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

Total Range 
 

N/A
37.83 ft (11.53 m)
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Portability 
 

7.2
6.7

Total Weight 
 

12.57 lbs (5.70 kg)
17.46 lbs (7.92 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.31 lbs (1.50 kg)
2.67 lbs (1.21 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.3
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

10.1 min
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

63 min
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

191 min
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
No

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
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 
 

Yes
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 
 

Yes
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 Pick-Up 
 

7.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test 
 

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

9.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test 
 

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Suction 
 

7.0
8.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

92.2 inH₂O (22.96 kPa)
99.5 inH₂O (24.78 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.9 inH₂O (0.98 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)
10.7 inH₂O (2.67 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Deep Clean Mode", (Hard Floor)
"Motorbar cleaner head" set to left position, Brushroll "On"

Hose Diameter 
 

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

7.1
8.4

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

56.4 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
83.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.4
7.3

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

71.3 dBA
82.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.7 dBA
79.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
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 
 

7.5
9.0

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
Mopping Only

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Check Price

Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Copper/Silver
Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
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Gold
Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Dyson
Electric Blue
ICZ362H
Walmart.com
Nickel
Ball Animal 3 Advanced
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Electric Blue
ICZ362H
Shark
Nickel/Silver
Ball Animal 3
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Silver
Ball Animal 3+
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