CATEGORY : Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

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7.7
Winner:

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951

Reasons to buy Shark DuoClean APEX AX951:

  • button icon Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal.
  • button icon DuoClean Technology to deep clean carpets.
  • button icon Noise Reduction and Active Glide Technology.
  • button icon Detachable canister for portable multi-floor cleaning.
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7.4
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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Shark DuoClean APEX AX951

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Shark DuoClean APEX AX951

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COMPARISON – Shark DuoClean APEX AX951 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

245 Air-Watts.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

With full-sized Shark power and capacity, this device can be used commercially.

Yes

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

Automatic Rewind

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Active-Glide Technology ensures smooth maneuverability on floors & carpets while maintaining powerful suction.

Yes

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

Speed

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It 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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Pet Multi-Tool makes it easy to clean up pet-hair or dander when cleaning your house.

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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device is corded and 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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It is expertly tuned to reduce noise and soften pitch so that you can clean comfortably.

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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features DuoClean-Technology 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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It is very easy to clean and maintenance.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Lift-Away Mode extends the reach of the motorized cleaner head so that you can easily clean under furniture. It also features an Under-Appliance-Wand that extends to access areas under hard-to-move appliances and furniture.

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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Active-Glide Technology ensures smooth maneuverability on floors & carpets while maintaining a powerful suction. It also maneuvers easily with dynamic swivel steering.

Yes

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

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Bagless

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Lightweight

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The device is only 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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Powered-Lift Away Technology allows you to detach the canister so that you can easily clean under furniture and above floors with the push of a button.

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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The motor uses 1350-Watts of power & this device has a stronger motor.

Yes

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

Bin Size

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

1.5 dry-quarts

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features an Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal that emits 10X fewer particles than HEPA-standards require while picking up dust, pollen and pet-hair.

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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device is equipped with LED-Lights on the floor nozzle & handle-head. This implies that you can navigate into dark corners and under furniture with LED lights on.

No

Modes of Power

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

3 power-settings of (high-pile carpet, low-pile carpet and bare-floor).

Yes

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

Charging Station

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Attached Accessories

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Pet Multi-Tool, Duster-Crevice & MultiFlex Under Appliance Wand.

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This unit is made of durable ABS and PP plastics coupled 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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device a bit is expensive.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

• Full-sized Shark power and capacity. • Advanced Anti-Allergen Complete Seal. • Noise Reduction and Active Glide Technology. • Detachable canister for portable multi-floor cleaning. • DuoClean-Technology to deep clean carpets & bare-floors. • Pet multi-tool makes it easy to clean-up pet hair & dander. • Under Appliance Wand for under hard-to-move appliances & furniture.

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 DuoClean APEX AX951
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

 It still comes with the hassle of a cord.

Yes

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

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