Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra
Score: 84/100
Shark Freestyle Max Nordic Blue
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra delivers the same 290 AW suction as the standard model while adding a richer accessory kit, making it ideal for pet-hair heavy homes. Its plastic-heavy construction and manual cord handling detract from the premium feel. Best for users who want maximum tool variety and can tolerate the weight.
The Shark SV2002 Freestyle Max is a lightweight cordless upright with dual-speed brushroll and LED lights, perfect for quick clean-ups. Its short 21-minute battery life and limited head pivot restrict longer sessions. Great for apartments or small homes needing a nimble cordless solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 107.1 cmbest | 114 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 7.86 kg | 3.17 kgbest |
1.7 Lbest | 0.66 L | |
5best | — |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Height (cm) | 107.1 cm | 114.0 cm |
Weight (kg) | 7.86 kg | 3.17 kg |
Features(1) | ||
Dust Cup Capacity (L) | 1.7 L | 0.66 L |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently praise the Dyson Ball Animal 3 for its industry-leading 290 AW suction, innovative de-tangling motor bar and generous 0.45 gal bin, calling it the strongest corded upright for pet hair. They also commend its 50 ft total reach and whole-machine filtration. The main criticisms focus on its 17-plus-pound weight, largely plastic construction and the lack of automatic cord rewind, which diminish portability.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, highlighting the vacuum's powerful suction, long reach and large bin as major conveniences for pet-heavy households. While explicit complaints are scarce, the few comments that appear revolve around the unit's heft and the manual cord-coiling requirement.
Professional reviewers describe the Shark SV2002 as a nimble, powerful, and affordable cordless upright. They commend its sub-7-lb weight, strong suction on mixed surfaces, large dust cup, and the convenience of a compact charging dock, while noting the short 21-minute runtime, long charge time, and limited head pivot as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users echo the professional praise for the vacuum's lightweight design and effective two-speed cleaning, especially appreciating the roomy dust cup and easy storage. The main consumer-level criticisms revolve around the limited steering capability and the desire for longer battery life.
