Dyson Ball Animal 3 vs Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra
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Quick take: The Dyson Ball Animal 3 costs $131 less.
| Spec | Dyson Ball Animal 3 | Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$400 | ~$531 |
| 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 | 0.45 gal | 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 |
| Weight | 17.28 lbs | 17.3 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Dyson Ball Animal 3
- ✓Class-leading suction and carpet agitation — routinely tops deep-clean tests
- ✓Motorbar cleaner head de-tangles hair automatically
- ✓Whole-machine HEPA seal keeps allergens in the machine
- ✓Big 0.45-gallon bin with hygienic point-and-shoot emptying
- ✓35 ft cord covers large rooms without replugging
- ✓5-year parts and labor warranty with lifetime support
- ✗Heavy (17+ lbs) and tiring to push on plush carpet where suction seals down
- ✗Ball steering feels wide and awkward in tight spaces
- ✗Hose and wand are clumsy for above-floor cleaning versus a lift-away design
- ✗No headlights or LED illumination
- ✗Loud at full power
- ✗Expensive for a corded upright
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