Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Complete
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Quick take: The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra costs $18 less.
| Spec | Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra | Dyson Ball Animal 3 Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$531 | ~$549 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | 290 AW | 290 AW |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 1.7 L | 1.7 L |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 11.0 x 42.2 in | 15.5 x 11.0 x 42.2 in |
| Weight | 17.3 lbs | 17.3 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra
- ✓290AW corded motor never runs out of runtime mid-clean
- ✓Self-righting Ball steering makes it easy to maneuver around furniture
- ✓5-year warranty is longer than any cordless stick Dyson sells
- ✓Tangle-free turbine tool and pet groom tool included instead of an extra purchase
- ✓1.7L bin is large relative to Dyson's cordless stick bins
- ✗Corded — 35 ft reach means outlet-hopping in bigger homes
- ✗17.3 lbs is heavy to carry up and down stairs
- ✗No battery/cordless convenience if that's what you're used to from Dyson's sticks
- ✗Same core machine as the cheaper base Ball Animal 3 — you're paying extra purely for two tools
Dyson Ball Animal 3 Complete
- ✓Most complete accessory kit of any Ball Animal 3 trim — mattress tool, hard floor tool, extra brushes
- ✓Same 290AW motor and 5-year warranty as every other Ball Animal 3 trim
- ✓Tool storage bag keeps attachments organized instead of loose in a closet
- ✓Exclusive Gold color if that matters to you
- ✓Never need to separately buy a hard-floor or mattress tool later
- ✗Priced well above the base and Extra trims for tools many buyers won't use often
- ✗Same corded, 17.3 lb body as the cheaper trims — no performance upgrade for the extra cost
- ✗No standalone Amazon US listing found at time of research — best bought direct from Dyson
- ✗Frequently seen on deep clearance ($299.99 at Walmart at time of research), which makes the "real" price hard to pin down