Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra vs Oreck Elevate Command Vacuum
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Quick take: The Oreck Elevate Command Vacuum costs $31 less.
| Spec | Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra | Oreck Elevate Command Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$531 | ~$500 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | 290 AW | 480 W |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | SELECT Filtration with SaniSeal (99% of allergen matter at 5.0 microns or greater) |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | Yes |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 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 | 14 x 12 x 48 in |
| Weight | 17.3 lbs | 10 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
Oreck Elevate Command Vacuum
- ✓Very light at 10 lbs
- ✓360 SpinBrush head with multi-floor on/off switch
- ✓5-year motor warranty
- ✓30 ft cord and four-position height adjustment
- ✓$100 less than the Elevate Conquer
- ✗Filtration is rated to 5.0 microns, not true HEPA-grade 0.3 microns — skip this one for serious allergies
- ✗No hose, wand, or onboard tools — floors only
- ✗No headlights
- ✗No swivel steering (fixed head, unlike the Conquer)
- ✗Suction power in watts is published but no independent AW/Pa figure exists to compare against other brands
- ✗Sold through Oreck's own site and dealers, not typically discounted