CATEGORY : Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

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7.7
Winner:

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952

Reasons to buy Shark APEX DuoClean AX952:

  • button icon Noise Reduction Technology.
  • button icon LED-lights provide visibility in dark spaces.
  • button icon DuoClean-Technology picks-up dirt on Carpets & Floors.
  • button icon Powered-Lift Away Technology to clean hard-to-reach areas.
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Runners Up:

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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DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952

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Shark APEX DuoClean AX952

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COMPARISON – Shark APEX DuoClean AX952 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

300-airwatts of maximum-suction.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

With optimum motor-power and large bin-capacity, this device can be used to clean small-to-medium commercial areas.

Yes

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

Automatic Rewind

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

DuoClean-Technology features a bristle brush to deep clean carpets and an additional soft Brushroll to pull in larger particles and directly engage hard-floors for a polished look.

Yes

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

Speed

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The motor spins at up-to 125,000 rpm.

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Motorized Pet Tool removes deeply embedded hair, allergens and dirt from all floor-types. In fact, this tool stores onboard the vacuum for cleaning convenience.

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

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Since this device is corded, it will provide longer run-times using direct power compared to cordless vacuums.

Yes

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

Quiet Operation

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Noise Reduction Technology allows this device to operate with reduced noise and a softer pitch.

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

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

DuoClean-Technology features a bristle brush that deep cleans 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

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device features easy to clean components and washable-filters for easy maintenance.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

With Powered-Lift Away Technology, the canister detaches to deep clean hard-to-reach areas while still delivering power to keep the dual Brushrolls spinning.

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

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Active-Glide Technology provides smooth maneuverability on floors and carpets while maintaining powerful suction.

Yes

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

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Bagless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Lightweight

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The vacuum weighs approximately 16-lbs which makes it lightweight and easy to move when cleaning.

Yes

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

Transforms to a handheld Vacuum

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Powered-Lift Away Technology allows for canister detachment for handheld cleaning of clean hard-to-reach areas like; above the floor and under furniture.

Yes

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

Wattage & Motor Strength

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It uses 1350-Watts of power & features a stronger motor.

Yes

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

Bin Size

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The dust cup holds 1.5 dry-quarts to the "max fill" line.

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology coupled with HEPA-Filters helps trap 99% of allergens within the vacuum while cleaning.

Yes

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

LED Lights

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

LED-lights on the handle and floor nozzle provide visibility in dark spaces allowing for a thorough clean.

No

Modes of Power

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

3 power-settings of (high-pile carpet, low-pile carpet and bare-floor). It also features an upright-mode and Powered-Lift Away mode.

Yes

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

Charging Station

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Attached Accessories

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Pet Multi-Tool & Duster Crevice.

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device is produced with a combination of durable plastics, like ABS and PP, along with some metal and rubber components.

Yes

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

Price & Affordability

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device is affordable and fairly priced.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

• Multi-floor cleaning. • Duo Clean Technology. • It deep cleans carpets. • Pet-and-allergen cleaning. • Noise Reduction Technology. • Powered-Lift Away Technology. • Deep-Cleaning Motorized Pet Tool. • LED lights for visibility in dark spaces. • Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology. • Active-Glide Technology for smooth maneuverability.

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

Shark APEX DuoClean AX952
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

 It a bit heavy & bulky.

Yes

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

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