CATEGORY : Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

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7.4
Winner:

Shark Navigator NV356E

Reasons to buy Shark Navigator NV356E:

  • button icon Powerful suction for superior cleaning.
  • button icon Deep cleans carpets & picks-up pet-hair.
  • button icon Powerful, lightweight, Portable & versatile.
  • button icon Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology + a HEPA filter.
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Runners Up:

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520

Reasons to buy Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520 :

  • button icon Easy Empty Dirt Cup & washable filters.
  • button icon Multi-layer filtration captures household allergens.
  • button icon Compact multi-surface cleaner with Cyclonic-technology.
  • button icon High reach extension wand & tools for cleaning into hard-to-reach areas.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark Navigator NV356E

  • Commercial
USABILITY
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DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Shark Navigator NV356E

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COMPARISON – Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum uses about 100-Air-watts of suction power to provide a thorough cleaning.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

Yes

This device can be used commercially because it’s very powerful and provides consistent power since it’s corded.

Automatic Rewind

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Cyclonic-technology helps to remove embedded dirt and hair from different floor surfaces while ensuring a powerful suction.

Yes

It includes a Brushroll Shutoff button that allows for easy switching between carpet and bare-floor cleaning.

Speed

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Brushroll rotates at speeds of up to 3500-RPM for thorough cleaning of all surfaces.

Yes

The brushes spin at 6,500 RPM hence providing a high-speed cleaning force.

Vacuums & Mops

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It does an amazing job at sucking-up pet hair.

Yes

Uses a Brushroll setting to pick up hair, pet-fur and fibers. It also comes with a Pet Power Brush attachment that helps to remove pet-hair on all floor-types.

Run Time

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device provides longer run-times because it is corded and uses direct power to operate.

Yes

This device is corded and will provide longer run-times using direct power.

Quiet Operation

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes, it is very quiet yet it provides a powerful suction.

Yes

It emits 77dB of sound which makes it a bit quiet compared to other vacuum-models. The NV356E is also pretty quiet in hard-floor mode.

Deep clean Carpets

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It uses cyclonic-technology to deep clean medium-to-low pile carpets.

Yes

Use the Brushroll-setting to deep clean your carpets. You can also use the suction release feature to adjust the amount of suction and optimize cleaning of certain high-pile carpets and area rugs.

Battery Charge Time

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Shark Navigator NV356E

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features an Easy-to-Empty dirt-cup and washable-filters for easy cleaning and maintenance.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

High reach extension wand and attachment-tools make getting into hard-to-reach areas easier.

Yes

With the push of a button, the Lift-Away technology allows you to lift the canister away and easily clean hard-to-reach areas. It also includes several attachment-tools that can be used to clean high-up places and under furniture.

Easy to maneuver

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The lightweight-design makes it easy to maneuver when cleaning-up your home.

Yes

It’s an ultra-lightweight and steerable upright vacuum which makes it very easy to maneuver while cleaning.

DESIGN

Bagged

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Bagless

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Lightweight

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It is very compact and lightweight at only 8-lbs.

Yes

This device is only 14.6-lbs which make it very lightweight and easy to move when cleaning.

Transforms to a handheld Vacuum

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Its extension-wand attaches to different tools for handheld cleaning of hard-to-reach places.

Yes

It features an instant-release wand that turns it into a handheld device for cleaning up high or under furniture.

Wattage & Motor Strength

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This unit uses 1000-Watts coupled with a 6-Amps Powerforce motor.

Yes

The vacuum motor provides 1200-watts of power& it has a stronger motor.

Bin Size

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

1.5-Liter Dirt Cup Capacity.

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It uses a multi-layer filtration system to capture household allergens.

Yes

This vacuum is also equipped with an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal system and a HEPA-filter that trap dust and allergens.

LED Lights

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Modes of Power

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It has 2 power-modes of: (HardFloor-mode and Carpet-Mode).

Yes

2-modes (Brushroll-setting & bare-floor setting)

Charging Station

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Attached Accessories

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Crevice-Tool, Dusting-Brush & Extension-Wand.

Yes

Hard-Floor Hero Attachment, Pet Power Brush, Dusting-Brush & Crevice-Tool.

Build-up Quality & Durability

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum-cleaner is made of durable rubber and metal components.

Yes

It’s made of durable ABS and PP plastics coupled with some metal and rubber components.

Price & Affordability

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device is very affordable.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

CONCLUSION

PROS

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

• Washable filters. • Multi-surface cleaner. • Compact upright vacuum. • Bagless cyclonic technology. • Wire reinforced stretch hose. • Easy-to-empty dirt container. • Works well on carpets, bare-floors & stairs. • On-board tools can be used to clean upholstery and more. • High-reach extension wand for cleaning hard-to-reach areas.

Yes

• A Stronger suction. • Easy to clean coupled with washable filter. • Powerful, lightweight, Portable and versatile. • Deep-carpet-cleaning & gentle bare-floor cleaning. • Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology + a HEPA filter. • A long 30-feet cord for increased versatility when cleaning. • Hard Floor Hero attachment picks-up debris & fine-particles from bare floors. • Instant-release wand allows for cleaning up high or under furniture.

CONS

Bissell Powerforce Compact 1520
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

 Not cordless.  It can’t mop.  Lacks LED-headlights.

Yes

 This device is not cordless.  It is heavy because of the long cord.

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