Just got my DBA3 (switching over from a shark ION P50 that died) and with a 30 second pass over my living room carpet, filled the entire bin. I was shocked - we vacuum about 2 times a week and have two cats, but didn't think there was this much DIRT in our carpets. I will say it's 1. super heavy 2. awkward to maneuver 3. tough in small spaces but overall 4. scary powerful.
Thank you! I was having such a hard time finding information about their different models and didnt mnow what the differences were. This was very concise and informative.
The animal 3 definitely is a better vacuum than the animal 2. The power on this thing is insane plus it is much better on hard floors. What is the CFM at the nozzle for this machine?
Bought the animal 3 for 389 and it's very worth it. Amazing on hard floors and the different settings make rug cleaning so easy. It pulls out so much debris that I didnt even know was in there. Upgraded from a Shark Navigator
Thank you for the video. Strait to the point, I love that. My boss gave me her old dyson ball animal that was given to her by a housekeeping client many years ago. I replaced some parts on it, and had it going alright for a while, but it recently just totally stopped all suction. I just don't have any more time or energy to give to it. I'm sure someone else can invest all that to get it going good again, but I'm just done with it. Considering it's most likely atleast 15 years old, I don't feel bad about it. I was also given the Shark navigator professional liftaway by a housekeeping client when she bought a new Kirby. It's a fantastic vacuum, especially for dirt, however it didn't take too long to realize that the filtration system is just not up to par. I will keep using it for some things, like the staircase, but I'm a little tired of having to take it apart so often to clean all the things, and super excited to receive the Dyson 3 (Ordered the complete with all the accessories) when it was $100 off, still is at the moment. I agonized over the purchase for a couple months, but I'm certain that it will be a worthwhile expense, especially now that we have a Husky in the home. Grooming tool for the win!
My only real issues with mine is is with the hose. The suction is so strong that it collapses the hose easily and yanks the vacuum over its the floor, and it shortens the usable length of the hose.
It’s really annoying. I might return mine. It should have been designed with a break to stop it moving. It bangs into my elbow, my leg and my furniture!! Did no one test this out? I’m glad it’s not just me
i just unboxed my animal 3 yesterday and im very impressed. the new cleaner head is a great improvement. this one is also more stable than the Animal 2 and a good deal more powerful to boot. im very pleased with it
Thats weird, where I live Dyson only sell cordless cleaners. I hunt down Dysons that are thrown out on rubbish piles and often find the early ball design Dysons. Nice cat!
I have had my Animal III for a week and am in love with it. It’s not often that I find a vacuum that I love how it feels to use. My Miele C3 is one of those rare vacs, and now my Animal III is to! I can’t believe how much crap it pulled out of my carpet, and I vacuum daily. I have an Animal II that this one replaced. I did not expect it to be worlds better, but it is. It feels better built, cleans better, doesn’t rattle or feel flimsy, it rolls better, I love the adjustable vent, I really can’t say enough about it. It’s made me really appreciate the engineers at Dyson.
Thanks for your experience. I'm so glad to hear that. I really want to buy a Dyson upright but couldn't get over the reports at how hard it was to push. I think I'm gonna go for this one.
I requested these types of vacuums be reviewed a couple years ago and never heard back or have seen them reviewed on this channel. Would still love to see how they stand up against Dyson and Shark in terms of performance and filtration!
Yeah, I'm curious about those too. I looked up the most expensive vacuum in the world and it's one of those. I wonder how it's different from a wet/dry vac. I guess with those it's one of two modes, whereas with the water vacs it's meant to be only dry. With those vacs, if I had to guess, I think they're not more popular because they're less effective than someone might think at first. The reason why HEPA filters are so popular isn't because they're extremely sophisticated--they're basically like paper holiday decorations they put up in school, made to very exacting standards. They're light, pretty effective, and there's a high profit margin on them. If you've ever seen a smoking pipe that uses water, you can see that the main benefit of the water is cooling down the smoke--not filtering it. Meanwhile, water is very heavy. Just my 2 cents. Thanks.
I have one from Karcher. Very powerful and very clean air comes out the other end. It’s a but heavy and the cord is annoining. Got a dyson v15 and will be selling the Karcher. The biggest pain is the time you use to pour in the water and then clean up afterwards
I’ve had mine a few weeks and I agree with you on the power. It’s super strong and I personally think it it better than the animal 2 in almost every way. I posted a video comparing it to the animal 2 and v11 outsize. The only complaint I have with this vacuum is pushing it. It’s hard. It sucks down to the carpet and it hard to move which ironically is not an issue I have ever had or experienced on the animal 2. The anti tangle works well but not perfect for me. I have fairly long hair and it does enable unlike any of my sharks. It’s hard floor performance for me has been good. But overall in my house, I still use my vertex the most. The vertex is better at hard floors, better at hair tangle, and still works amazingly well on carpets. But both machines are premium vacuums that are both amazing. Another great review from you! Keep up the amazing work and hope to see more upright reviews soon
Oh wow. That's surprising. I thought the Animal 2 was THE carpet grabber. Any idea why the Ball 3 is worse? I know it has more suction (I think) but aside from that? I guess the head is smaller. Have you tried it with the brush gates open? I'll look into the Shark Vertex. I just want something that is kinda fun and easy to use often. I don't need to deep clean carpets (I'm just trying to help my family keep up the house more often). If you have any other recommendations, please let me know.
@@bluegrass571 the animal 3 increased power and made the cleaner head have a better seal (as shown in the video) so it grabs down to the carpet. My animal 2 never had that issue. But even with the suction gates all the way open, I struggle and everyone I’ve talked to about it has agreed with me. But for now hat you’re describing, the vertex would be perfect. Amazing filtration, cleaning, and versatility. There’s nothing a vertex can’t do and it does everything flawlessly. It’s hard for me to recommend anything else because the vertex is just so good. Seriously, it’s the best vacuum I have in my collection. And I have 53 🫠
Whatever happened to the special relationship? I get if commonwealth nations get the new stuff first due to trade regions but the US should get them before continental Europe (with all due respect to my European kin).
I recently picked this model up at Target, they were on sale and I got it for under 400 dollars. Also, it's the complete model, I have only hard wood floors and multiple rugs. I have one pup and I have to say this is a phenomenal vacuum cleaner. I am very happy with it, I have only had Shark Vacuum products and they were always top quality. I always wanted to pick up a Dyson one and at Target's prices I had to buy it. If your a pet owner and needs a good vacuum to pick up all that extra hair then try it out.
Yes. I was -- *am* -- certain that Dyson announced that the Animal Ball 2 would be their last 'plug-in-floor-model', and that *only* battery-powered stick-vacs would be in Dyson's vacuum future.
During the introduction of the V10 in New York, James Dyson stated that research and development into new uprights would cease and they would put it all into their stick lines. This seems to be mostly true as the only real thing that changed with this model is the floor head.
no, they stopped putting money into developing new technology for them. This vacuum is taking tech they developed for the cordless stuff and putting it into same the corded model they already make.
We've had our ball animal 3 for a couple months now and its sooooo goood, we upgraded from a DC15 to this and it picks up so much more stuff and doesnt ever get tangled
Great review as always. Thank you! The one thing I wish you'd done is test the hair with animal hair. As a 6 cat owner, there's a big difference between human hair and matted cat hair. Which in shedding season is non stop for months🤦♀️. So please, if the vacuum specifies animal could you highlight that in the future. Thanks again!
Good point. Have you tried the Chomchom pet hair remover? I'm not endorsing it, but it's like a nylon lined hollow cylinder with a door that opens and shuts when you move it back and forth. I don't know how it works, but static electricity supposedly pulls the cat hair inside the chamber and you pick it out like a lint filter. To be honest, it's a pain in the ass as it's a manual tool that looks like a lint roller. But maybe Dyson could mechanize it. Also, have you seen the Dyson grooming tool? It comes with the Dyson Animal Ball 3 Complete (I think?). Check it out, you can brush your cats with it and then it just sucks the hair right off after so you don't have to scare the cats. I feel you though, the hair gets everywhere anyway hehe.
@@bluegrass571 I hate the Dysons with the ball now. Cumbersome and heavy compared to Shark. Yes, I have a chom-chom in every room...lol. well used and the animal attachment for the Shark is pretty awesome too. I love my Sharks.
@@user-ct5ne4hh2s actually no, it doesn't. Some people know how to keep cats without them pissing all over. It's obvious you don't like them. Mind your business. My nice clean pride and I don't need your input.
I've had other Dysons and Sharks (DC65, cinetic, zero m) . Just got one of these after seeing they finally had an anti tangle and I'm very happy with it. I was looking into the Shark Stratos, but the Dyson was $100 cheaper. Definitely don't regret my purchase.
I see they didn’t fix the hose/balance problem. When pulling the hose, it’s too retractable/stiff, which makes it infuriating to use. Also when using the hose, the main unit itself will unclick and/or fall over every single time. This is legit the only thing holding me back from upgrading, and it is my #1 criticism of the Animal Ball 2 (and likely the 3 also)
I have an animal ball 3 and overall I like it. I like that the head is no tangle so I’m not constantly cutting my hair off the bristles. I also like that it’s easy to turn and swivel. The only downside is that others have said, it’s pretty heavy. Elderly people or people with back issues are going to have problems picking it up. Also as others have said suction is a little too strong and you can’t adjust it.
I've had all previous models and now this, and you are on point about everything. With this bew one, I feel like I got jipped with those older models! The hair tangling was a HUGE issue and it really sucked on hardwood floors! The bew one feels much lighter for some reason, I really believed it was.
Thank you for the excellent review. I agree with you. This is the best Dyson upright vacuum yet. The new power head adjustments let me use the vacuum on my carpet with no problem. I have also noticed that this upright is quieter than the previous version.
@@joshymcdaniel9233 Good for you. I had taken my multi floor 2 to the Dyson store and the guys in there told me it was a bad vacuum. So, I ended up returning it.
@@vacuumnut8300 I’ll be honest the multi floor 2 personally I never had any issues with’ it was great! The animal 2 however was just garbage u less u have that “godly locks” Carpet it was just a bad vac I’m glad they finally made head adjustable on the animal 3’ I will say the 3 Dyson’s I’ve owned hands down get more stuff outta the carpet than any vacuum I’ve ever tried’ Warranty can be hit or miss just gotta keep on them and not let them take u for a ride’
Yeah, I totally agree. I like the cordless stuff but it just makes sense to keep developing cordless vacuums. Hopefully they'll keep making them easier to use.
This is also what I’ve been waiting for! I have a Dyson DC17 that’s at least 15 years old! Cleaning the hair off of the roller every time I use it is so annoying! I’m buying the Animal 3 for myself for Christmas! Trying to decide which one I want! Most of the time, I only use a few of the attachments.
The DBA3E was great at first but the suction was sooo strong that I found it extremely hard to push even WITH the adjustable suction on the vacuum head. This vacuum is honestly such a pain! It doesn't go completely down (horizontally) and does not have powered lift-away like a shark does so basically you need to exclusively use the hose to get under furniture. The build of the vacuum felt overall "cheap" with its rickety plastic handles and overall performance felt incredibly underwhelming for what I was expecting out of a Dyson. It was a true shame too as I have ALWAYS wanted a Dyson and had such high-hopes for this vacuum that it broke me to return it literally after 1 day of cleaning the house.
It's such a wonderful head, really carries the vacuum! We've had it in the UK for a while now. Caveats are you can't clean the window without stripping the head down, and it fills with fluff internally after 2/3 years. Very good head though, and a good vac all round. Dc40 mk3!
Nice to hear some input from over the pond. Y'all are spoiled over there! ;) If you don't mind my asking, could you tell me how the DCXX models line up or fit into the Dyson timeline? I find it so confusing. I thought it was just for legacy vacuums, but I get the sense that they're still in use, and Dyson's reuse of the same names for different models in different regions doesn't help. Thanks.
I bought the 3+ at Costco on sale this week for $279, which I think includes a few bonus attachments. While I am very impressed at the power, the build quality of its components seems really cheap (especially the bin and the cord organizer), and removing the hose to vacuum tighter/higher spaces seems like a pain -- you have to remove part of the handle, whereas on my old Shark you could just pull the hose out and get going. Not really sure if I'll keep it long-term, as it might be overkill for our smaller partially-carpeted house. Since it was a Costco purchase, however, the return policy will essentially let me try it as long as I want.
any plans on doing a video for best uprights 2022? I'm very interested to see how this compares to the vertex since the ball animal 2 came in 3rd and this one seems to be performing much better
Hey Vacuum Wars! I know I keep begging you to review the new Eureka Innova, it’s a really cool new design from Eureka and I still would love to see a review on it, but Shark just released a new model called the Shark Stratos, it looks pretty cool as well but it’s $500 compared to the Innova’s $200ish price tag. I hope you get the chance to take a look at one of them soon! Other than that, this video was great as well, as always.
Great review Chris! Like always I'm not surprised! The effort you put into all of your videos is extraordinary! By the way,I LOVE your cat at the end! He is so cute! Have a great day.
How do the new Dysons fare over time? I replaced my DC17 Animal with a Shark Apex Duo Zero-M. Dyson was a dream at first but over time, all of the parts became crusty and gross. It stopped sealing the right way and cleaning the filter never removed the pet odor that seemed to be stuck in it. The vortex chambers would get all gummed up because of the humidity here and it was literally a nightmare to clean. I finally got rid of it when it became just as much of a nightmare to empty each time I tried to use it.
Thanks for your experience. I need to look more into Shark. The Shark Apex Duo Zero-M is like the latest and greatest from them right? Is it a bagless vacuum? How does it avoid getting crusty and gross? Also, you probably already know this, but there's a way to open up the filters and dump out the dirt inside with the cordless vacuums. It's gross that they don't tell people how to do that. I would try searching for Dyson V7 filter full cleaning if this doesn't sound familiar. Thanks.
@@bluegrass571 Yes, I know how to clean the old Dyson. Took apart the whole cyclone chamber. But it wasn't just dirt in there, it was thick buildup which I assume arose from a combination of humidity and a small male dog that lived for 19 years. (We replaced the carpets when he died.) When I realized it would have been cheaper for me to buy a whole new cyclone unit than to spend all that time cleaning it, I decided that I was getting rid of it. We actually wound up moving, and the thought of bringing vacuums between houses also grinds my gears. Thus, I bought the Shark Apex unit on the recommendation of this Vacuum Wars channel. It was the model that won their shootout test a couple years ago when it was introduced with the DuoClean roller. I think it was then succeeded by the Vertex which won the 2021 test. I've had it for something like 4 or 5 years now. It has been so much better than my Dyson experience. The dust bin is emptiable without even having to touch it. You just hold it by its handle, put it in the garbage can and press it against the side, tripping the latch and preventing dust from dumping everywhere on your floor. Dragging it out against the edge of the trashcan will close the lid which audibly snaps shut. Everything has been easier to clean and maintain on the Apex. With the Dyson, I felt like the recommended maintenance didn't make any difference, whereas the Shark hasn't yet shown any signs of being a problem. I don't have a pet anymore, but the shedding hair on my head is making up the difference. The ease of use difference is also huge. Transitioning between floor types is also a simple switch at the handle. All automatic. The canister docks onto the wand and also comes off, so you can use it like an upright or like a canister vac. This is so superior to Dyson's horrible pole-in-the-tube. I don't know if Dyson made any changes, but I used to have to constantly yank upwards on the sprung flextube just to use the wand and attachments on anything below shoulder-height. The only thing I wish the Shark had was an automatic cord reel. I've also noticed that the attachments tend to get easily knocked out of their holder on the back of the unit, especially when you're having to wrap the cord. I believe Shark just announced their new flagship, the Shark Stratos, a few days ago. I don't know if the new one has any better kind of retention system, or these other features. Also, I have a Shark dust-buster handheld thing that is absolutely useless. Definitely would skip those. Their regular vacuums are pretty legit though. I'm not a pro or anything, just happy to give report on my experience. Hope it helps.
@@Omnis2 Thanks. You obviously have put a lot of effort into maintaining your machine and I'm sorry it didn't work out. I don't like throwing out appliances--especially expensive ones. Do you still use Dysons for anything? I think I'll use them for their handheld ecosystem, but their uprights seem to be insecure and feel the need to have the most suction, even if it means they're less usable than a Bissell. Incidentally, I first got a Dyson because I didn't like the way I had to pull the hose off the Bissell to use the crevice tool. I do hear that in the UK the uprights use a "button" attachment system now though. Btw, do you have an air purifier to recommend? I'm lookingn at buying a Dyson one, wondering if you have any thoughts on them. Thanks.
@John Machotka I appreciate your input. Yeah, one thing I do wonder about is why Dyson hasn't adapted the "point-and-shoot" bin emptying style from the wireless models. Having to get some tool up in the bin is no fun--especially as the bins get narrower on the uprights. I think the reason why they haven't done it is the point-and-shoot latches can be finnicky, and people are used to dust busters contents getting spilled once in a while, but on an upright that would make someone really upset. The thing is, the newer Dyson upright bins aren't that big. It has to do with expectations from the form factor.
Thank you. Just ordered the 3. I don’t like or trust the vacuums meant for cleaning ladies. Sharks vacuums have been on the decline for several years, the front wheels tearing up quickly, and the only remedy is to pay 89.99 + taxes & shipping for a whole new head, or order knock off wheels from Amazon that tear up even faster. I’m over it. The 3 will be bulkier & heavier, but hopefully she’ll last longer than the last 5 sharks
I got one of these a few days ago and while I am very impressed with the performance it is still very heavy like you said but the new floor head still is pretty hard to push on some carpet. It doesn’t bog down and completely Stop and you can still push it but not with ease that’s for sure.
I'm sorry to hear that. :( Yeah, I'm disappointed they don't let you select different levels of suction. It's like Apple with thin computers. They have to maintain the highest suction no matter if it's good for the consumer or not. What pile of carpet do you have if you don't mind my asking?
We only have hard floor. Is this animal 3 model suitable for us to choose? Or do you have another recommendation? We don't want a battery Dyson.Or is it that all cord Dyson vacuum cleaners are not very suitable for hard floors. Thanks a lot.
I really wish they had redesigned the hose/wand handle similar to the setup on their UK version. Not having an actual handle grip makes it quite uncomfortable to use for above-floor cleaning.
Yeah, agreed. I dunno it makes sense that countries in the UK and commonwealth nations get them first, but what is the US, chopped liver? To be honest I think they should just introduce variable suction. The idea that their vacuums just clamp down to the carpet and don't move is unacceptable. I don't want a vacuum to suck the fibers out of the carpet, I want one that is fun and easy to use.
Meh. The wand we have in the UK is good and pretty comfortable to use, but it is way too narrow. Just vacuuming up a penny (which is about 20mm) is enough to block it.
Such a solution would be needlessly complex and difficult to add in. You’d need a very small servo actuator and the controller to manage it. You are talking a decent amount more money for something you only change now and then when vacuuming. And then if an automatic system breaks, then you can’t adjust it at all. Its the “keep it simple, stupid” design methodology.
@@AfterDark33 so why is it that shark and Dyson are the only ones that don't have a manual adjusted head everyone else has a foot pedal or a knob to change the height of the head while shark and Dyson claims to automatically adjust just by floating head design? It's like what performance review says shark and Dyson likes to make their products disposable so they design their products to look good but not last longer than 3 years especially not shark
@@matthewburno The floating head design is nothing new, and has been used for literally decades as a simple way for vacuums to clean carpet without need for adjustment. Many machines still use this design as well, it’s not just Shark or Dyson. I’m not really sure what you are trying to imply with disposability. Oreck’s lineup as well as Riccars Supra lite, and I’m sure plenty of other vacuums also use this design that aren’t cheap/disposable.
@@matthewburno bit of a myth about Dyson making their products to last a couple of years. The opposite is true. You wouldn’t have repeat business creating models that constantly break down. Dysons are incredibly durable and king last. Even folks with v6 cordless vacuums are now 7-8 years old and still working. The problem is consumers who never read instructions and certainly never perform maintenance on anything they own, let alone a vacuum.
I bought one this morning and returned it a few hours later. What a piece of junk! I got as far as assembling it. Didn't even bother turning it on. Tossed it in the van and back it went. The plastic handle and wand was so thin it flexed. The vacuum refused to stay standing up. And one bump while carrying down the stairs, the roller head fell right off. Plus the canister was TINY. My Lab sheds more hair in 10 minutes than what it could hold.
Not mentioned in the video is that families with people with long hair (I’ve got 3 daughters with long hair) would also greatly benefit from this new model because of the new anti- hair feature.
Yeah, that thing is a beaut. I love that reach under feature, and these models are heavy enough that a metal spine would go a long way to improving the feel of the unit. Maybe it could be an upgrade? I dunno though Dyson are, first and foremost, a marketing company (and I mean that in a nice way). They probably know what they're doing. Marketing, particularly luxury marketing, is extremely interesting and filled with counterintuitive findings. Look at Hermes Birkin bags if you want to go down a rabbit hole of what it means to be a luxury company.
If you have to pick a winner between the Animal 3, the Shark Vertex Duoclean or the Shark Statos which would you pick? I have 100% hard floors with some rugs and a big dog that sheds a bunch unfortunately lol
Can we get the short answer from you? I’m on the fence between the Animal 3 and Stratos and both have a good sale this month and am dying to know your opinion. I’m about 80% carpet.
@@AS-mv2hv You should definitely get the Animal 3. It’s much better than the shark is at deep cleaning carpets, and with it being multi cyclonic, it requires less filter maintenance than the shark does.
I didn't think they'd release more corded vacuums. Feel like I've seen something from them saying they wouldn't. This looks very interesting though and I'll have to wait to check prices here in Norway. I only see the 2 on price comparison sites, but no pricing.
They did... I think it was marketing hype when the V11 was released? I hope they reconsider. Battery technology (unfortunately) is the Achilles' heel of a lot of advancing technology. They're coming out with much more durable batteries (more charge cycles before they die), but they're not getting much smaller, lighter, or higher capacity. Incidentally, their upright ecosystem is much more fleshed out in the UK. The latest uprights there support a different attachment style that is similar to their cordless vacuums, they have a metal "stick", and it has a "reach under" tool built in. Sorry if I'm bombarding you with information. I found out about this like last week. They also have a compact line that I think only has made it over to the US a little. If you want to know more, check out the RUclips channel "ibaisaic" (hopefully this is OK with our gracious host, you can't really get them here anyway). Or you can go to the Dyson web site and browse around the regions without being on a VPN. I hope this helped.
I like this vacuum got it as a gift My only problem is it has No lights to see what you are vacuuming 😩 And the hose it pulls the whole vacuum but other than that it’s good love the power
I’ve always wanted a premium vacuum. I have 75 percent carpet and I have two cats so after years of using middle to low tier vacuums, it’s now my time to have a glow up
I just replaced my Dyson cinetic ball upright that was roughly 7 years old. I was deciding between the ball 3 or a Vertex. Anyways, I decided to go with the vertex and I am very happy with the Shark. I think Duo Clean is a huge improvement and I love lift away. I think Dyson has fallen behind in the vacuum world now that I’ve tried Shark. Nice video.
I just purchased this vacuum and will be returning. It is very hard to push on my carpet (even on plush setting) and I think the Shark AZ2002 does a much better job and is self propelled. I bought this on the advice of a friend who clearly hasn't tried the Shark LOL!!
You don't seem to be aware but this vacuum actually was released years back in Europe. Dyson stated back in 2018 that they were no longer going to make any new corded vacuums and go completely cordless. It seems like Dyson has been trying to get rid of leftover stock by introducing products that were previously European only in NA. One example of this is how you can find 4 different models of the Big Ball canister vacuums here in Canada and one in the USA but in the UK their canister vacuums have already been discontinued. From searching I found that the Ball Animal 3 was originally released back around~2017. The current top of the line Dyson Ball Animal Complete on their UK site has a newer design then the Ball Animal 3 (it has a telescopic wand similar to the Big Ball canister vacuums and appears to have a larger dust bin) so you can probably expect at least one more refresh of the design in NA.
Do you have a review of the attachments for vacuuming furniture? Need a powered head to get the hair off of furniture and it doesn’t look like the animal has power for the attachments.
Is it supposed to run so hot? The thing blasts our very hot air and makes me sweat even more (because it is hard to push even with the front vents open). Just picked one up to replace a DC04 that's 20 years old (the size difference in these machines is significant, and the plastic on the new one also feels thinner / cheaper).
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. Watching Vaccum Wars is more entertaining than watching Friday Night Smackdown. Look at those Animals Go!!
thank you!
@@VacuumWars You're welcome - from one of your biggest fans, proud to be among your 243K subscribers.
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Just got my DBA3 (switching over from a shark ION P50 that died) and with a 30 second pass over my living room carpet, filled the entire bin. I was shocked - we vacuum about 2 times a week and have two cats, but didn't think there was this much DIRT in our carpets. I will say it's 1. super heavy 2. awkward to maneuver 3. tough in small spaces but overall 4. scary powerful.
I never thought I’d binge watch vacuum videos but here I am, these videos are that good.
Thanks! Welcome aboard!
Thank you! I was having such a hard time finding information about their different models and didnt mnow what the differences were. This was very concise and informative.
The animal 3 definitely is a better vacuum than the animal 2. The power on this thing is insane plus it is much better on hard floors. What is the CFM at the nozzle for this machine?
Bought the animal 3 for 389 and it's very worth it. Amazing on hard floors and the different settings make rug cleaning so easy. It pulls out so much debris that I didnt even know was in there. Upgraded from a Shark Navigator
Currently researching the Animal 3 to replace an 8+ year old Shark Navigator. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. Strait to the point, I love that. My boss gave me her old dyson ball animal that was given to her by a housekeeping client many years ago. I replaced some parts on it, and had it going alright for a while, but it recently just totally stopped all suction. I just don't have any more time or energy to give to it. I'm sure someone else can invest all that to get it going good again, but I'm just done with it. Considering it's most likely atleast 15 years old, I don't feel bad about it. I was also given the Shark navigator professional liftaway by a housekeeping client when she bought a new Kirby. It's a fantastic vacuum, especially for dirt, however it didn't take too long to realize that the filtration system is just not up to par. I will keep using it for some things, like the staircase, but I'm a little tired of having to take it apart so often to clean all the things, and super excited to receive the Dyson 3 (Ordered the complete with all the accessories) when it was $100 off, still is at the moment. I agonized over the purchase for a couple months, but I'm certain that it will be a worthwhile expense, especially now that we have a Husky in the home. Grooming tool for the win!
My only real issues with mine is is with the hose. The suction is so strong that it collapses the hose easily and yanks the vacuum over its the floor, and it shortens the usable length of the hose.
This is a big problem, its slightly easier if you take the wand off.
It’s really annoying. I might return mine. It should have been designed with a break to stop it moving. It bangs into my elbow, my leg and my furniture!! Did no one test this out? I’m glad it’s not just me
Who would have thought I’d watch every video of a vacuum review channel… lol i just love ur style of video. Keep it on!
Thank you! Will do!
i just unboxed my animal 3 yesterday and im very impressed. the new cleaner head is a great improvement. this one is also more stable than the Animal 2 and a good deal more powerful to boot. im very pleased with it
out of context this comment really really sounds weird
Just got one and the immediate amount it took up was a lot! So glad I made the purchase
Great to hear!
Patiently waiting for your review of the new Shark Stratos and comparison to the Vertex:)
We are working on a Stratos review right now and will release it tomorrow at 4 EST!
@@VacuumWars Do a comparison between AB3 and Stratos please!
Great review. 👍😊 it’s the only value that removes 100% of dirt from carpets and hard floors. This is why they are still needed.
Thats weird, where I live Dyson only sell cordless cleaners. I hunt down Dysons that are thrown out on rubbish piles and often find the early ball design Dysons. Nice cat!
Do you live near Malaysia? They're manufactured there, so they have very advanced cordless models first, so that would make sense. Thanks.
@@bluegrass571he's located in Australia.
I have had my Animal III for a week and am in love with it. It’s not often that I find a vacuum that I love how it feels to use. My Miele C3 is one of those rare vacs, and now my Animal III is to! I can’t believe how much crap it pulled out of my carpet, and I vacuum daily. I have an Animal II that this one replaced. I did not expect it to be worlds better, but it is. It feels better built, cleans better, doesn’t rattle or feel flimsy, it rolls better, I love the adjustable vent, I really can’t say enough about it. It’s made me really appreciate the engineers at Dyson.
Thanks for your experience. I'm so glad to hear that. I really want to buy a Dyson upright but couldn't get over the reports at how hard it was to push. I think I'm gonna go for this one.
It's good to hear you are happy with it!
@@bluegrass571 you’re better off with am Miele c3 with a power head or a sebo e3. Much better vacuums than the dyson
@@Rmmmmmmmmmmk and what if you dont have $1k to spend on a vacuum?? If my budget is apprx $400, what do you get then?
Have you ever tried vacuums with "water filters", such as Sirena or Quantum, and if so what do you think of them?
I requested these types of vacuums be reviewed a couple years ago and never heard back or have seen them reviewed on this channel. Would still love to see how they stand up against Dyson and Shark in terms of performance and filtration!
@@bricra7924 especially because usually the owners think those vacuums are the end all be all...
That's true Andrew!
Yeah, I'm curious about those too. I looked up the most expensive vacuum in the world and it's one of those. I wonder how it's different from a wet/dry vac. I guess with those it's one of two modes, whereas with the water vacs it's meant to be only dry.
With those vacs, if I had to guess, I think they're not more popular because they're less effective than someone might think at first. The reason why HEPA filters are so popular isn't because they're extremely sophisticated--they're basically like paper holiday decorations they put up in school, made to very exacting standards. They're light, pretty effective, and there's a high profit margin on them.
If you've ever seen a smoking pipe that uses water, you can see that the main benefit of the water is cooling down the smoke--not filtering it. Meanwhile, water is very heavy. Just my 2 cents. Thanks.
I have one from Karcher. Very powerful and very clean air comes out the other end. It’s a but heavy and the cord is annoining. Got a dyson v15 and will be selling the Karcher. The biggest pain is the time you use to pour in the water and then clean up afterwards
I’ve had mine a few weeks and I agree with you on the power. It’s super strong and I personally think it it better than the animal 2 in almost every way. I posted a video comparing it to the animal 2 and v11 outsize. The only complaint I have with this vacuum is pushing it. It’s hard. It sucks down to the carpet and it hard to move which ironically is not an issue I have ever had or experienced on the animal 2. The anti tangle works well but not perfect for me. I have fairly long hair and it does enable unlike any of my sharks. It’s hard floor performance for me has been good. But overall in my house, I still use my vertex the most. The vertex is better at hard floors, better at hair tangle, and still works amazingly well on carpets. But both machines are premium vacuums that are both amazing. Another great review from you! Keep up the amazing work and hope to see more upright reviews soon
Do you think I should get the 3 or the animal 2?
@@charlesrodriguez7984 if you have mostly carpets either is good. If you have a lot of hard floors, I’d say the 3
@@DillonCleans it’s a mix so the animal 2 is on the list of uprights to get if my cinetic quits.
Oh wow. That's surprising. I thought the Animal 2 was THE carpet grabber. Any idea why the Ball 3 is worse? I know it has more suction (I think) but aside from that? I guess the head is smaller.
Have you tried it with the brush gates open?
I'll look into the Shark Vertex. I just want something that is kinda fun and easy to use often. I don't need to deep clean carpets (I'm just trying to help my family keep up the house more often). If you have any other recommendations, please let me know.
@@bluegrass571 the animal 3 increased power and made the cleaner head have a better seal (as shown in the video) so it grabs down to the carpet. My animal 2 never had that issue. But even with the suction gates all the way open, I struggle and everyone I’ve talked to about it has agreed with me. But for now hat you’re describing, the vertex would be perfect. Amazing filtration, cleaning, and versatility. There’s nothing a vertex can’t do and it does everything flawlessly. It’s hard for me to recommend anything else because the vertex is just so good. Seriously, it’s the best vacuum I have in my collection. And I have 53 🫠
It took several years this to get to the US. In Europe this has been for sale at leas 3-4 years. I am glad that it finally got to the US!
Whatever happened to the special relationship? I get if commonwealth nations get the new stuff first due to trade regions but the US should get them before continental Europe (with all due respect to my European kin).
I recently picked this model up at Target, they were on sale and I got it for under 400 dollars. Also, it's the complete model, I have only hard wood floors and multiple rugs. I have one pup and I have to say this is a phenomenal vacuum cleaner. I am very happy with it, I have only had Shark Vacuum products and they were always top quality. I always wanted to pick up a Dyson one and at Target's prices I had to buy it. If your a pet owner and needs a good vacuum to pick up all that extra hair then try it out.
Cat at the end stole the show bravo!!! 👏❤️
Honestly thought Dyson stopped making corded vacuums, interesting to see another model released
Yes. I was -- *am* -- certain that Dyson announced that the Animal Ball 2 would be their last 'plug-in-floor-model', and that *only* battery-powered stick-vacs would be in Dyson's vacuum future.
@@TROOPERfarcry correct
During the introduction of the V10 in New York, James Dyson stated that research and development into new uprights would cease and they would put it all into their stick lines. This seems to be mostly true as the only real thing that changed with this model is the floor head.
AAAAHHH I HAD BEEN WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW this is such a good video thank youuu
Glad you liked it!!
Just got my animal 3 yesterday and I love it. I was extremely impressed with the amount of pet hair it was able to remove from my carpet!
That is great to hear!
@@VacuumWars is it better than Henry?
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How about with human hair?
I thought Dyson was getting out of the corded vacuum business?
I thought the same thing.
I thought the same
same
I was about to comment that as well
no, they stopped putting money into developing new technology for them. This vacuum is taking tech they developed for the cordless stuff and putting it into same the corded model they already make.
We've had our ball animal 3 for a couple months now and its sooooo goood, we upgraded from a DC15 to this and it picks up so much more stuff and doesnt ever get tangled
Nice! Glad you are happy with it!
Is there a good vacuum for picking up lots of hay strands + pet fur?
Will you review the new shark stratos that you can find only on shark s website
We are working on it now and will release it tomorrow at 4 EST!
Brilliant video as always! I have been waiting for this comparison. Awesome!
Glad you liked it!
Great review as always. Thank you! The one thing I wish you'd done is test the hair with animal hair. As a 6 cat owner, there's a big difference between human hair and matted cat hair. Which in shedding season is non stop for months🤦♀️. So please, if the vacuum specifies animal could you highlight that in the future. Thanks again!
Good point. Have you tried the Chomchom pet hair remover? I'm not endorsing it, but it's like a nylon lined hollow cylinder with a door that opens and shuts when you move it back and forth. I don't know how it works, but static electricity supposedly pulls the cat hair inside the chamber and you pick it out like a lint filter.
To be honest, it's a pain in the ass as it's a manual tool that looks like a lint roller. But maybe Dyson could mechanize it.
Also, have you seen the Dyson grooming tool? It comes with the Dyson Animal Ball 3 Complete (I think?). Check it out, you can brush your cats with it and then it just sucks the hair right off after so you don't have to scare the cats.
I feel you though, the hair gets everywhere anyway hehe.
6 cats? Jesus Christ I bet it smells like piss in there. Holy fuck 💀
@@bluegrass571 I hate the Dysons with the ball now. Cumbersome and heavy compared to Shark. Yes, I have a chom-chom in every room...lol. well used and the animal attachment for the Shark is pretty awesome too. I love my Sharks.
@@user-ct5ne4hh2s actually no, it doesn't. Some people know how to keep cats without them pissing all over. It's obvious you don't like them. Mind your business. My nice clean pride and I don't need your input.
I've had other Dysons and Sharks (DC65, cinetic, zero m) . Just got one of these after seeing they finally had an anti tangle and I'm very happy with it. I was looking into the Shark Stratos, but the Dyson was $100 cheaper. Definitely don't regret my purchase.
The Stratos is actually $100 cheaper than the AB3 right now w/ code STRATOS130
Perfect video for trying to figure out differences between the 3. Thank you for all the information
What's the cheapest sealed system hepa vacuum?
I see they didn’t fix the hose/balance problem. When pulling the hose, it’s too retractable/stiff, which makes it infuriating to use. Also when using the hose, the main unit itself will unclick and/or fall over every single time. This is legit the only thing holding me back from upgrading, and it is my #1 criticism of the Animal Ball 2 (and likely the 3 also)
You've confirmed my purchase. Thanks!
Great to hear!
I have an animal ball 3 and overall I like it. I like that the head is no tangle so I’m not constantly cutting my hair off the bristles. I also like that it’s easy to turn and swivel. The only downside is that others have said, it’s pretty heavy. Elderly people or people with back issues are going to have problems picking it up. Also as others have said suction is a little too strong and you can’t adjust it.
Glad you are happy with it! Thank you for commenting!
I've had all previous models and now this, and you are on point about everything. With this bew one, I feel like I got jipped with those older models! The hair tangling was a HUGE issue and it really sucked on hardwood floors! The bew one feels much lighter for some reason, I really believed it was.
Ive had this in the UK for a few years?
Thank you for the excellent review. I agree with you. This is the best Dyson upright vacuum yet. The new power head adjustments let me use the vacuum on my carpet with no problem. I have also noticed that this upright is quieter than the previous version.
When did this vacuum come out?
@@snow2312 I am not sure. I saw the review on Vacuum Wars and that is when I looked into purchasing one.
@@joshymcdaniel9233 Good for you. I had taken my multi floor 2 to the Dyson store and the guys in there told me it was a bad vacuum. So, I ended up returning it.
@@vacuumnut8300 I’ll be honest the multi floor 2 personally I never had any issues with’ it was great!
The animal 2 however was just garbage u less u have that
“godly locks” Carpet it was just a bad vac I’m glad they finally made head adjustable on the animal 3’
I will say the 3 Dyson’s I’ve owned hands down get more stuff outta the carpet than any vacuum I’ve ever tried’
Warranty can be hit or miss just gotta keep on them and not let them take u for a ride’
@@joshymcdaniel9233 thinking of buying one from Best Buy. Do you think the 3yr geek squad warranty is worth it? It’s like 80 bucks
I love this. Corded vacuums have more power. I was waiting for Dyson to make a corded vacuum with a tangle-free brush bar. 👍👍👍👍
Yeah, I totally agree. I like the cordless stuff but it just makes sense to keep developing cordless vacuums. Hopefully they'll keep making them easier to use.
This is also what I’ve been waiting for! I have a Dyson DC17 that’s at least 15 years old! Cleaning the hair off of the roller every time I use it is so annoying! I’m buying the Animal 3 for myself for Christmas! Trying to decide which one I want! Most of the time, I only use a few of the attachments.
Ah joy of joys a new episode.
Today will be a good day
Okay the question is...Which would you choose between the new Dyson ball animal 3 ($399) vs the Shark Stratos (Currently on sale for $299)??
The DBA3E was great at first but the suction was sooo strong that I found it extremely hard to push even WITH the adjustable suction on the vacuum head. This vacuum is honestly such a pain! It doesn't go completely down (horizontally) and does not have powered lift-away like a shark does so basically you need to exclusively use the hose to get under furniture. The build of the vacuum felt overall "cheap" with its rickety plastic handles and overall performance felt incredibly underwhelming for what I was expecting out of a Dyson. It was a true shame too as I have ALWAYS wanted a Dyson and had such high-hopes for this vacuum that it broke me to return it literally after 1 day of cleaning the house.
Thanks for explaining the difference between the 3 I'm looking forward to receiving mine.
No problem 👍
It's such a wonderful head, really carries the vacuum! We've had it in the UK for a while now. Caveats are you can't clean the window without stripping the head down, and it fills with fluff internally after 2/3 years. Very good head though, and a good vac all round. Dc40 mk3!
Nice to hear some input from over the pond. Y'all are spoiled over there! ;)
If you don't mind my asking, could you tell me how the DCXX models line up or fit into the Dyson timeline? I find it so confusing. I thought it was just for legacy vacuums, but I get the sense that they're still in use, and Dyson's reuse of the same names for different models in different regions doesn't help. Thanks.
is there going to be a review on Dyson V12 or on the new Shark that was released on Monday?
We can’t promise anything but will try to get back to you if we have something in the works. Thanks for asking.
The V12 review drops today at 4EST! Thank you for the suggestion!
I bought the 3+ at Costco on sale this week for $279, which I think includes a few bonus attachments. While I am very impressed at the power, the build quality of its components seems really cheap (especially the bin and the cord organizer), and removing the hose to vacuum tighter/higher spaces seems like a pain -- you have to remove part of the handle, whereas on my old Shark you could just pull the hose out and get going.
Not really sure if I'll keep it long-term, as it might be overkill for our smaller partially-carpeted house. Since it was a Costco purchase, however, the return policy will essentially let me try it as long as I want.
any plans on doing a video for best uprights 2022? I'm very interested to see how this compares to the vertex since the ball animal 2 came in 3rd and this one seems to be performing much better
Is the motor a brushed or brushless motor?
Hey Vacuum Wars! I know I keep begging you to review the new Eureka Innova, it’s a really cool new design from Eureka and I still would love to see a review on it, but Shark just released a new model called the Shark Stratos, it looks pretty cool as well but it’s $500 compared to the Innova’s $200ish price tag. I hope you get the chance to take a look at one of them soon!
Other than that, this video was great as well, as always.
Thank you! We are working on a Stratos review right now and will release it tomorrow at 4 EST!
Fantastic video! Any test run on stairs? It can be tricky to find vacuums that work conveniently on stairs
Great review Chris! Like always I'm not surprised! The effort you put into all of your videos is extraordinary! By the way,I LOVE your cat at the end! He is so cute! Have a great day.
Thank you!
How do the new Dysons fare over time? I replaced my DC17 Animal with a Shark Apex Duo Zero-M. Dyson was a dream at first but over time, all of the parts became crusty and gross. It stopped sealing the right way and cleaning the filter never removed the pet odor that seemed to be stuck in it. The vortex chambers would get all gummed up because of the humidity here and it was literally a nightmare to clean. I finally got rid of it when it became just as much of a nightmare to empty each time I tried to use it.
Thanks for your experience. I need to look more into Shark. The Shark Apex Duo Zero-M is like the latest and greatest from them right?
Is it a bagless vacuum? How does it avoid getting crusty and gross?
Also, you probably already know this, but there's a way to open up the filters and dump out the dirt inside with the cordless vacuums. It's gross that they don't tell people how to do that. I would try searching for Dyson V7 filter full cleaning if this doesn't sound familiar. Thanks.
@@bluegrass571 Yes, I know how to clean the old Dyson. Took apart the whole cyclone chamber. But it wasn't just dirt in there, it was thick buildup which I assume arose from a combination of humidity and a small male dog that lived for 19 years. (We replaced the carpets when he died.)
When I realized it would have been cheaper for me to buy a whole new cyclone unit than to spend all that time cleaning it, I decided that I was getting rid of it.
We actually wound up moving, and the thought of bringing vacuums between houses also grinds my gears. Thus, I bought the Shark Apex unit on the recommendation of this Vacuum Wars channel. It was the model that won their shootout test a couple years ago when it was introduced with the DuoClean roller. I think it was then succeeded by the Vertex which won the 2021 test.
I've had it for something like 4 or 5 years now. It has been so much better than my Dyson experience. The dust bin is emptiable without even having to touch it. You just hold it by its handle, put it in the garbage can and press it against the side, tripping the latch and preventing dust from dumping everywhere on your floor. Dragging it out against the edge of the trashcan will close the lid which audibly snaps shut.
Everything has been easier to clean and maintain on the Apex. With the Dyson, I felt like the recommended maintenance didn't make any difference, whereas the Shark hasn't yet shown any signs of being a problem. I don't have a pet anymore, but the shedding hair on my head is making up the difference.
The ease of use difference is also huge. Transitioning between floor types is also a simple switch at the handle. All automatic. The canister docks onto the wand and also comes off, so you can use it like an upright or like a canister vac. This is so superior to Dyson's horrible pole-in-the-tube. I don't know if Dyson made any changes, but I used to have to constantly yank upwards on the sprung flextube just to use the wand and attachments on anything below shoulder-height.
The only thing I wish the Shark had was an automatic cord reel. I've also noticed that the attachments tend to get easily knocked out of their holder on the back of the unit, especially when you're having to wrap the cord.
I believe Shark just announced their new flagship, the Shark Stratos, a few days ago. I don't know if the new one has any better kind of retention system, or these other features.
Also, I have a Shark dust-buster handheld thing that is absolutely useless. Definitely would skip those. Their regular vacuums are pretty legit though.
I'm not a pro or anything, just happy to give report on my experience. Hope it helps.
@@Omnis2 Thanks. You obviously have put a lot of effort into maintaining your machine and I'm sorry it didn't work out. I don't like throwing out appliances--especially expensive ones.
Do you still use Dysons for anything? I think I'll use them for their handheld ecosystem, but their uprights seem to be insecure and feel the need to have the most suction, even if it means they're less usable than a Bissell.
Incidentally, I first got a Dyson because I didn't like the way I had to pull the hose off the Bissell to use the crevice tool. I do hear that in the UK the uprights use a "button" attachment system now though.
Btw, do you have an air purifier to recommend? I'm lookingn at buying a Dyson one, wondering if you have any thoughts on them. Thanks.
@John Machotka I appreciate your input. Yeah, one thing I do wonder about is why Dyson hasn't adapted the "point-and-shoot" bin emptying style from the wireless models. Having to get some tool up in the bin is no fun--especially as the bins get narrower on the uprights.
I think the reason why they haven't done it is the point-and-shoot latches can be finnicky, and people are used to dust busters contents getting spilled once in a while, but on an upright that would make someone really upset. The thing is, the newer Dyson upright bins aren't that big. It has to do with expectations from the form factor.
Could you do a competition between that and the Shark Vertex?
Thank you. Just ordered the 3. I don’t like or trust the vacuums meant for cleaning ladies. Sharks vacuums have been on the decline for several years, the front wheels tearing up quickly, and the only remedy is to pay 89.99 + taxes & shipping for a whole new head, or order knock off wheels from Amazon that tear up even faster. I’m over it. The 3 will be bulkier & heavier, but hopefully she’ll last longer than the last 5 sharks
We hope you enjoy it!
I got one of these a few days ago and while I am very impressed with the performance it is still very heavy like you said but the new floor head still is pretty hard to push on some carpet. It doesn’t bog down and completely Stop and you can still push it but not with ease that’s for sure.
I'm sorry to hear that. :(
Yeah, I'm disappointed they don't let you select different levels of suction. It's like Apple with thin computers. They have to maintain the highest suction no matter if it's good for the consumer or not. What pile of carpet do you have if you don't mind my asking?
We returned a ball animal 2 a short while back after I realized it's nearly useless on anything but the shortest pile
We only have hard floor. Is this animal 3 model suitable for us to choose? Or do you have another recommendation? We don't want a battery Dyson.Or is it that all cord Dyson vacuum cleaners are not very suitable for hard floors. Thanks a lot.
@@wttang9903 well if you don’t want a cordless but you do want a Dyson then yes this is the best Dyson upright they currently sell for hard floors.
I really wish they had redesigned the hose/wand handle similar to the setup on their UK version. Not having an actual handle grip makes it quite uncomfortable to use for above-floor cleaning.
Yeah, agreed. I dunno it makes sense that countries in the UK and commonwealth nations get them first, but what is the US, chopped liver?
To be honest I think they should just introduce variable suction. The idea that their vacuums just clamp down to the carpet and don't move is unacceptable. I don't want a vacuum to suck the fibers out of the carpet, I want one that is fun and easy to use.
Meh. The wand we have in the UK is good and pretty comfortable to use, but it is way too narrow. Just vacuuming up a penny (which is about 20mm) is enough to block it.
As a company that loves to brag on itself about innovation, having to bend over to adjust the gate width seems practically Stone Age.
Yeah they could have made a adjustable head with a remote or something if they don't want you to have a foot pedal
Such a solution would be needlessly complex and difficult to add in. You’d need a very small servo actuator and the controller to manage it. You are talking a decent amount more money for something you only change now and then when vacuuming. And then if an automatic system breaks, then you can’t adjust it at all. Its the “keep it simple, stupid” design methodology.
@@AfterDark33 so why is it that shark and Dyson are the only ones that don't have a manual adjusted head everyone else has a foot pedal or a knob to change the height of the head while shark and Dyson claims to automatically adjust just by floating head design? It's like what performance review says shark and Dyson likes to make their products disposable so they design their products to look good but not last longer than 3 years especially not shark
@@matthewburno The floating head design is nothing new, and has been used for literally decades as a simple way for vacuums to clean carpet without need for adjustment. Many machines still use this design as well, it’s not just Shark or Dyson. I’m not really sure what you are trying to imply with disposability. Oreck’s lineup as well as Riccars Supra lite, and I’m sure plenty of other vacuums also use this design that aren’t cheap/disposable.
@@matthewburno bit of a myth about Dyson making their products to last a couple of years. The opposite is true. You wouldn’t have repeat business creating models that constantly break down. Dysons are incredibly durable and king last. Even folks with v6 cordless vacuums are now 7-8 years old and still working. The problem is consumers who never read instructions and certainly never perform maintenance on anything they own, let alone a vacuum.
Is this considered a completely sealed vacuum ?
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@@VacuumWars appreciate it
I bought one this morning and returned it a few hours later. What a piece of junk! I got as far as assembling it. Didn't even bother turning it on. Tossed it in the van and back it went. The plastic handle and wand was so thin it flexed. The vacuum refused to stay standing up. And one bump while carrying down the stairs, the roller head fell right off. Plus the canister was TINY. My Lab sheds more hair in 10 minutes than what it could hold.
Not mentioned in the video is that families with people with long hair (I’ve got 3 daughters with long hair) would also greatly benefit from this new model because of the new anti- hair feature.
Please review the new Shark Stratos upright that Shark came out with to replace the Vertex!
We are working on it now and will release it tomorrow at 4 EST!
How do you feel about the hard floor attachment that comes with the complete
Odd that they still aren't including the articulated hose head on US models.
Yeah, that thing is a beaut. I love that reach under feature, and these models are heavy enough that a metal spine would go a long way to improving the feel of the unit. Maybe it could be an upgrade?
I dunno though Dyson are, first and foremost, a marketing company (and I mean that in a nice way). They probably know what they're doing. Marketing, particularly luxury marketing, is extremely interesting and filled with counterintuitive findings. Look at Hermes Birkin bags if you want to go down a rabbit hole of what it means to be a luxury company.
If you have to pick a winner between the Animal 3, the Shark Vertex Duoclean or the Shark Statos which would you pick? I have 100% hard floors with some rugs and a big dog that sheds a bunch unfortunately lol
Can we get the short answer from you? I’m on the fence between the Animal 3 and Stratos and both have a good sale this month and am dying to know your opinion. I’m about 80% carpet.
@@AS-mv2hv You should definitely get the Animal 3. It’s much better than the shark is at deep cleaning carpets, and with it being multi cyclonic, it requires less filter maintenance than the shark does.
Would you recommend this one more than your previous upright winner, Shark Vertex, for mainly carpeted homes? Thanks! Love your page!
So I didn't understand you...if I have animal ball 2 already...should I upgrade or no? I have medium thick carpet.
Can this vacuum damp or partially wet floors?
How is it compared to multifloor origin
How would you say this compares to the Sebo Felix?
How does this compare to the upright shark vertex please lmk asap
take a look at how that vertex does right here: ruclips.net/video/pcnfIOCJEI8/видео.html
We haven't done a comparison with the Dyson 3 yet.
I want the cat’s opinion!
Thanks for the excelllent analysis.
Thank you!
Can I use the ball 3 head with ball 2?
Amazing outro, that cat is so cute
Thank you! 😊
I didn't think they'd release more corded vacuums. Feel like I've seen something from them saying they wouldn't. This looks very interesting though and I'll have to wait to check prices here in Norway. I only see the 2 on price comparison sites, but no pricing.
They stopped developing them they are now just doing minor updates to there range
They did... I think it was marketing hype when the V11 was released? I hope they reconsider. Battery technology (unfortunately) is the Achilles' heel of a lot of advancing technology. They're coming out with much more durable batteries (more charge cycles before they die), but they're not getting much smaller, lighter, or higher capacity.
Incidentally, their upright ecosystem is much more fleshed out in the UK. The latest uprights there support a different attachment style that is similar to their cordless vacuums, they have a metal "stick", and it has a "reach under" tool built in.
Sorry if I'm bombarding you with information. I found out about this like last week.
They also have a compact line that I think only has made it over to the US a little.
If you want to know more, check out the RUclips channel "ibaisaic" (hopefully this is OK with our gracious host, you can't really get them here anyway). Or you can go to the Dyson web site and browse around the regions without being on a VPN. I hope this helped.
I have hardwood floors and 2 dogs that shed like crazy. Is this the best vacuum I can get?
You will test Vorwerk one?
I like this vacuum got it as a gift
My only problem is it has No lights to see what you are vacuuming 😩
And the hose it pulls the whole vacuum but other than that it’s good love the power
I thought the main guy at dyson said they were not going to develop the corded range anymore a few years back? Glad they changed their minds on that.
Would you recommend the Animal 3 or V 15? We hard floors and carpet and long pet hair.
How does it compare to the shark AZ2002?
Could you please look into the Dyson Big Ball vacuums as well?
My fav part of this review is the kitty rolling in catnip.
You might have said it and I just overlooked it, but how was the useable suction on this model?
I’ve always wanted a premium vacuum. I have 75 percent carpet and I have two cats so after years of using middle to low tier vacuums, it’s now my time to have a glow up
We hope our videos help you pick something out you are happy with!
What song was playing at the end?
The Dyson website says the Ball 3 has 290 AW in Boost Mode. I don't know what AW means, but did you do your test in Boost Mode?
How about the agitation compared to the animal 2? I see this vacuum having the same brush type as the stick vacuums
I just replaced my Dyson cinetic ball upright that was roughly 7 years old. I was deciding between the ball 3 or a Vertex. Anyways, I decided to go with the vertex and I am very happy with the Shark. I think Duo Clean is a huge improvement and I love lift away. I think Dyson has fallen behind in the vacuum world now that I’ve tried Shark.
Nice video.
Thanks! Good to hear you are happy with the Vertex.
I just purchased this vacuum and will be returning. It is very hard to push on my carpet (even on plush setting) and I think the Shark AZ2002 does a much better job and is self propelled. I bought this on the advice of a friend who clearly hasn't tried the Shark LOL!!
You don't seem to be aware but this vacuum actually was released years back in Europe. Dyson stated back in 2018 that they were no longer going to make any new corded vacuums and go completely cordless. It seems like Dyson has been trying to get rid of leftover stock by introducing products that were previously European only in NA. One example of this is how you can find 4 different models of the Big Ball canister vacuums here in Canada and one in the USA but in the UK their canister vacuums have already been discontinued. From searching I found that the Ball Animal 3 was originally released back around~2017. The current top of the line Dyson Ball Animal Complete on their UK site has a newer design then the Ball Animal 3 (it has a telescopic wand similar to the Big Ball canister vacuums and appears to have a larger dust bin) so you can probably expect at least one more refresh of the design in NA.
Interesting!
It seems like the bristles on the brush roll might not stand up to the test of time. What do you think?
Will this vacuum work well on tile floors cleaning up dust (using the vacuum instead of sweeping the floor)?
Do you have a review of the attachments for vacuuming furniture? Need a powered head to get the hair off of furniture and it doesn’t look like the animal has power for the attachments.
Great video! what about the noise emission of animal 3? thank you!!
I'm curious Can the animal 3 powerhead fit on any of the previous gen Dyson ball ?
Did Dyson say they stopped all non-cordless development a while ago?
Will a Dyson damage carpet. I hear that a lot. But Dyson says will not. I’d have right level selected ? I have nylon .67 pile
Thanks for doing what you do, please keep it up 👍
Thank you very much!
Is it supposed to run so hot? The thing blasts our very hot air and makes me sweat even more (because it is hard to push even with the front vents open). Just picked one up to replace a DC04 that's 20 years old (the size difference in these machines is significant, and the plastic on the new one also feels thinner / cheaper).