Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra vs Shark PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum
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Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum costs $1 less.
| Spec | Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra | Shark PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$531 | ~$530 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | 290 AW | 1272 W |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 1.7 L | 1.1 qt |
| 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 | 11.22 x 12.05 x 46.14 in |
| Weight | 17.3 lbs | 17.68 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
Shark PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum
- ✓Converts from upright to stick to handheld
- ✓Corded, so runtime never limits a whole-house clean
- ✓1.1 qt dust cup, larger than Shark's cordless stick cups
- ✓Sealed-system Anti-Allergen Complete Seal
- ✓30 ft power cord
- ✓Same 5-year warranty Shark gives its cordless sticks
- ✗17.68 lb is heavy to carry up stairs
- ✗Power is given in watts, not air watts, so suction can't be compared directly
- ✗$529.99 is high for a corded upright
- ✗No noise rating published
- ✗Pet tools cost extra, via the $649.99 TruePet bundle