CATEGORY : Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Kenmore Elite 31220 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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6.8
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Kenmore Elite 31220

Reasons to buy Kenmore Elite 31220 :

  • button icon A swivel steering system & Lightweight design.
  • button icon 6-position height adjustments & Pet HandiMate tool.
  • button icon Enhanced HEPA filter system traps 99.97% of Allergens.
  • button icon A 2-motor system & Cyclonic Technology offer a strong suction.
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PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark Navigator NV356E

  • Commercial
  • Quiet Operation
USABILITY
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DESIGN
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Shark Navigator NV356E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Commercial
  • Quiet Operation
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COMPARISON – Kenmore Elite 31220 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The vacuum's 2-motor system and exclusive Power Flow technology provide a strong suction while Cyclonic Technology centrifugal force creates a powerful and consistent suction.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Kenmore Elite 31220
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

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The 6-position height adjustments help to adjust the machine's-head to the most efficient height needed for optimum airflow and powerful cleaning for bare floors, plush pile carpets and rugs.

Yes

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

Speed

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features 2 motor-speeds of: Low & High.

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Pet HandiMate has an air driven turbine which spins the roller brush to high RPMs to easily remove stubborn pet-hair and dander.

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

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum is corded and will provide longer run-times once connected to a power source.

Yes

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

Quiet Operation

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

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

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Cyclonic Technology centrifugal forces create a powerful, consistent suction that pulls dirt and pet hair easily from carpet fibers, deep piles and rugs. Additionally, the 6-position height adjustments create an great airflow and powerful suction perfect for deep-cleaning plush pile carpets and rugs.

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

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Shark Navigator NV356E

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features a washable HEPA-Filter system coupled with a Lift-away dustbin for easy emptying and cleaning.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Flexible hose and wand lengthen to extended cleaning reach into hard-to-clean spots.

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

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features a swivel steering system which facilitates for easy maneuvering around corners and furniture as you cleanup your home.

Yes

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

DESIGN

Bagged

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Bagless

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes (With a Lift-away dustbin system & Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Action).

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Lightweight

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It is lightweight at only 20-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

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Flexible hose and wand connect to different tools for handheld cleaning above the floor.

Yes

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

Wattage & Motor Strength

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum-cleaner uses 1200-watts coupled with a powerful 2-motor system.

Yes

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

Bin Size

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

4.1-Liter Dustcup.

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

A HEPA filter system traps 99.97% of dander, dust particles, pollen and bacteria thus making this device ideal for allergy sufferers and pet owners.

Yes

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

LED Lights

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Modes of Power

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

3 Power-modes of: (Carpet-mode, Barefloor-mode & Auto-mode).

Yes

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

Charging Station

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Attached Accessories

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Pet-Handi-Mate, dusting-brush, crevice-tool & Bare-floor-tool.

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum is made of durable plastics, metal & rubber components.

Yes

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

Price & Affordability

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum is affordable yet it has great features.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

CONCLUSION

PROS

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

• A powerful 2-motor system. • Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Action. • Lightweight and Easy to Store. • A Powerful and Consistent Suction. • Designed for carpet and hardwood floors. • A wide 13" cleaning head for fast cleaning results. • Extra-Long 30" Cord for easy room-to-room cleaning. • Pet Handi-Mate turbine attachment picks up pet-hair. • Swivel steering for easy maneuvering around the house. • Telescoping Wand & tools for cleaning hard-to-reach spots. • A bagless design uses a detachable canister that's easy to clean. • Cyclonic action with dirt compression technology for strong suction. • HEPA Media Exhaust Filter captures 99.97% of pollen, pet dander, mold & bacteria.

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

Kenmore Elite 31220
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

 It is not a cordless vacuum.  It can’t be used as a mopper.

Yes

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

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