Dyson Ball Animal 3 vs Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Upright
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Quick take: The Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Upright costs $1 less.
| Spec | Dyson Ball Animal 3 | Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$400 | ~$399 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | 290 AW | Not disclosed |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | HEPA |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.45 gal | 950 ml |
| 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 | — | 15.09 x 12 x 46.25 in |
| Weight | 17.28 lbs | 16.38 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
Shark Vertex DuoClean PowerFins Upright
- ✓Dual-brushroll DuoClean PowerFins nozzle keeps continuous floor contact across carpet-to-hardfloor transitions
- ✓Self-cleaning brushroll resists hair wrap for pet owners
- ✓Powered Lift-Away canister detaches for stairs, furniture, and above-floor cleaning
- ✓HEPA filter with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal rated to trap 99.9% of dust down to 0.3 microns
- ✓5-year limited warranty, longer than most upright competitors
- ✓Bottom-release dust cup keeps hands out of the debris when emptying
- ✗Corded design means managing a cord and staying near an outlet
- ✗1-quart dust cup is small for a whole-house clean
- ✗At over 16 lbs it's heavier than Shark's cordless stick options
- ✗No published suction/air watts figure to compare against competitors
- ✗No app control or smart sensors like the newer PowerDetect uprights