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Kenmore Elite Upright 31150 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

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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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Kenmore Elite Upright 31150

Reasons to buy Kenmore Elite Upright 31150 :

  • button icon Built with a powerful inducer motor.
  • button icon An Infrared dirt sensor & HEPA-certified filter.
  • button icon Pet-hair removal attachment & a telescoping wand.
  • button icon 5-position height adjustment for cleaning all floor-types.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark Navigator NV356E

  • Commercial
USABILITY
WINNER :

Shark Navigator NV356E

  • Easy to maneuver
DESIGN
WINNER :

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150

  • Bagged
  • LED Lights
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Shark Navigator NV356E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Commercial
  • Easy to maneuver
  • Bagless
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COMPARISON – Kenmore Elite Upright 31150 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The vacuum-cleaner rates at 280 Air-Watts of suction power.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The 5-position height adjustment cleaner-head provides optimum airflow and powerful cleaning on both carpets and hard-floors. Additionally the powerful inducer motor gives off 20% more air power for thorough cleanup of all floor-surfaces.

Yes

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

Speed

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The 2 helix brushes spin at speeds of up-to 11,000 RPM.

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Pet HandiMate attachment has an air driven turbine which spins the roller-brush to high RPMs for easy removal of Pet-dander, pet-hair and other debris off furniture, stairs, car and van seats.

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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Quiet Operation

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

its 85 dB level is surprisingly quiet for a vacuum this size.

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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The 3D Inducer Motor with Kenmore's exclusive Power Flow technology combines the power of 3-motors to provide 20% more air power for thorough cleaning of high pile carpets. Additionally, the 5-position height adjustment cleaner head ensures optimum airflow and powerful cleaning on plush pile carpeting 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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Shark Navigator NV356E

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It comes with long-lasting HEPA certified filters that may require air-blowing after 6-months to remove dust. Additionally, the Beltless Agitator motor reduces on maintenance and repair costs.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Reach-Out telescoping wand helps you get into places you normally couldn't reach with an upright-vacuum like; when cleaning window treatments, ceiling fans and other above-floor surfaces without a step ladder.

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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

Yes

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

Shark Navigator NV356E

DESIGN

Bagged

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes

No

Bagless

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Lightweight

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum clean weighs about 20-lbs which make it lightweight and easy-to-move while cleaning your home.

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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Reach-Out telescoping wand turns this device into a handheld-vacuum for easy cleaning of hard-to-reach areas.

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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It uses 1200-watts coupled with a 3D Inducer Motor that combines the power of 3-motors to deliver powerful beltless suction.

Yes

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

Bin Size

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

4.1-Liters

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

An Anti-Allergy Seal coupled with a triple HEPA Filter System help to trap 99.7% of dust, pet-dander, pollen and other allergens so that you can take a deep breath of fresh air after cleaning your home.

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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features powerful LED-headlights on the nozzle for illumination into dark-areas so that you can easily spot hidden debris & dust while cleaning.

No

Modes of Power

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

2 Power-modes of: (Carpet-mode & Barefloor-mode).

Yes

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

Charging Station

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Attached Accessories

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Dusting-brush, crevice-tool and Pet Handi-Mate attachment.

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum is made of a combination of durable ABS and PP plastics coupled with some metal & rubber components.

Yes

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

Price & Affordability

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum is a bit pricey but it actually has great features.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150

CONCLUSION

PROS

Kenmore Elite Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

• Power Flow design. • Never loses suction. • Multi-surface cleaning. • Bagged dust-cup design. • Ideal for allergy sufferers. • Has powerful LED-headlights. • 5-position height adjustment cleaner-head. • Pet Handi-Mate tool removes pet-hair and dander. • HEPA filter traps dust, pollen and other allergens. • Powerful inducer motor provides 20% more air power. • A telescoping wand for cleaning hard-to-reach areas. • The Beltless Agitator reduces on maintenance and repairs. • Infrared dirt sensor activates an LED light when it detects Dirt.

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 Upright 31150
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

 It is not cordless.  Lacks a bagless design  It can be used as a mopper.

Yes

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

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