CATEGORY : Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

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8.4
Winner:

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean

Reasons to buy Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean:

  • button icon Duo Clean Technology.
  • button icon MultiFLEX Technology.
  • button icon Smart Response Technology.
  • button icon Removable, rechargeable ION Power Pack lithium-ion battery.
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
DRAW :
USABILITY
DRAW :
DESIGN
WINNER :

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean

  • Cordless
  • LED Lights
  • Charging Station
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean

Reasons why we like it:

  • Battery Charge Time
  • Cordless
  • LED Lights
  • Charging Station
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COMPARISON – Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features a suction-power between 100 and 115 air-watts.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
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

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The device features Duo Clean Technology that combines a bristle-brush and soft-roller to clean all particles on both carpets and floors. It also uses Smart Response Technology that provides a range of performance-enhancing power settings tailored for your cleaning needs on carpets and floors.

Yes

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

Speed

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

2 speed-settings of: (High & Low).

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It comes with a Pet Multi-Tool that is powerful enough to remove hair from multiple surfaces.

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 IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

11-minutes in Max-Power-mode(Hand-vacuum), 23-minutes in Extend-Runtime-mode(Hand-vacuum), 12-minutes in max-mode(Floor-mode), 20-minutes in Extend Runtime(Floor-mode), 11-minutes in Max-Power(Carpet-mode) and 14-minutes in Extend-Runtime(Carpet-mode).

Yes

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

Quiet Operation

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device is quiet compared to other vacuums and even produces lower noise-levels when in handheld-mode.

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 IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Duo Clean Technology & Smart Response Technology combines performance-enhancing power settings and a bristle brush 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

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The ION Power Pack should take approximately 3.5-hours to reach a full charge.

No

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device comes with washable body-components and filters that ensure low-maintenance costs.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

MultiFLEX-Technology allows the wand to bend to facilitate for easy cleaning under furniture. Additionally, this device can turn into handheld-vacuum for above the floor cleaning.

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 IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This vacuum-cleaner can easily maneuver around obstacles using advanced swivel steering technology.

Yes

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

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Bagless

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes (features an easy-to-empty bagless dust cup).

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes (with a 25.2-volt removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack).

No

Lightweight

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The vacuum weighs 8.7-lbs which makes it lightweight and portable.

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 IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes (Press the wand release button at the top of the wand and pull the handheld vacuum off and then attach a desired accessory for easy 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

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

300-Watts and a powerful Duo-clean Motor.

Yes

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

Bin Size

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The dust cup holds 0.3 dry quarts up to the "Maximum-Fill" line.

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Anti-Allergen Dust Brush and HEPA-Filter help to remove 99% of allergens while cleaning-up 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

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It’s equipped with powerful LED headlights on the nozzle that facilitate for easy spotting of hidden debris while cleaning.

No

Modes of Power

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

2 power-modes of: (Bare Floor/Area Rug" setting and a "High-Pile Carpet" setting).

Yes

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

Charging Station

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

You can charge your ION Power Pack by using a Shark ION Power Pack Charger along with accessories such as the charging dock and wall mount.

No

Attached Accessories

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Shark IONFlex is produced with a combination of durable ABS and PP plastics 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 IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It has a great price-tag and this makes it very affordable.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

• Duo Clean Technology. • MultiFLEX Technology. • Cleans floors and carpets. • It’s cordless and lightweight. • Smart Response Technology. • Converts into a handheld device. • LED-lights to illuminate in dark-areas. • Provides flexible reach to get under furniture. • Removable, rechargeable ION Power Pack lithium-ion battery.

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 IC205 IONFlex DuoClean
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

 Replacement battery expensive.  Short battery-life in high power mode.

Yes

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

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