CATEGORY : Upright Vacuum Cleaners

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381 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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Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381

Reasons to buy Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381 :

  • button icon 2X capacity removable Dust-cup.
  • button icon Powerful LED-lights to spot hidden debris.
  • button icon Dual Brushroll for Triple Particle Cleaning.
  • button icon Fingertip controls & Never loses suction or power.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Shark Navigator NV356E

  • Commercial
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
  • Anti-Allergy Seal
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COMPARISON – Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

PERFORMANCE

Suction Power

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It features a powerful suction of: 245 Air-Watts.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

DuoClean-technology uses a bristle brush to deep clean carpets and an additional soft Brushroll for cleaning hard-floors. It also features Triple Particle Cleaning technology that works with Duo-brushes to remove the three types of dirt from your floors and carpets.

Yes

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

Speed

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It Brushroll spins at from 6,500 RPM-to-110,000 RPM.

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Removes Pet Hair

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The TruePet Mini Motorized Brush helps to capture embedded pet-hair on 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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This device is corded which implies that 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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It is quiet most especially when cleaning bare-floors.

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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

DuoClean Technology uses a bristle brush to deep clean carpets while Triple Particle Cleaning helps to remove small, large, and stuck-on particles from all 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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Shark Navigator NV356E

USABILITY

Wash and Dry

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This unit features washable filter and component for easy cleanup. Additionally, there is also a Brushroll-Garage that provides quick access to the Brushroll from the top of the vacuum making maintenance quick and easy.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This ultra-lightweight upright vacuum easily converts into a hand-vacuum for easy cleaning of hard-to-reach areas. Additionally, its compact-size and maneuverability makes it ideal for cleaning underneath and around 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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Features Swivel Steering Technology that ensures easy maneuverability in and around hard-to-reach areas for a quicker and more convenient clean.

Yes

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

DESIGN

Bagged

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Bagless

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Yes (Bagless technology Saves time and energy with no bags to buy or replace).

Yes

Yes

Cordless

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Lightweight

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The full Upright-vacuum weighs 7.6-pounds while the handheld-vacuum weighs only 3.10-pounds. This makes the device ultra-lightweight for versatile floor-to-ceiling 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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

This upright-vacuum easily converts to a handheld-vacuum for versatile floor-to-ceiling cleaning.

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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Its DuoClean motor uses 600-watts of power yet it creates a powerful suction.

Yes

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

Bin Size

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The 0.25-gallons (0.91 dry-quarts) Dust-cup holds a huge amount of dirt so that you can empty it less when cleaning.

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

The Powerful LED headlights on nozzle allow for spotting of hidden debris throughout your home.

No

Modes of Power

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

2 power-modes of: ( Hard-floor-mode & Carpet-mode).

Yes

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

Charging Station

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
No

No

Attached Accessories

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

Wide Pet Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush, Crevice Tool and Dust-Away Hard Floor Attachment with 1 Microfiber Pad.

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

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

Yes

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

Price & Affordability

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

It is affordable and fairly priced.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

CONCLUSION

PROS

Shark Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

• Ultra-lightweight. • Lightweight design. • DuoClean technology. • 2x capacity removable dust cup. • Soft Brushroll cleans hardfloors. • Bristle brush deep cleans carpets. • Bagless technology Saves time and energy. • Captures embedded pet hair on all surfaces. • Dual Brushroll for triple particle cleaning. • Powerful LED lights on the hand vacuum and nozzle. • Easy access Brushroll garage for easy maintenance.

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 Rocket DuoClean HV381
Shark Navigator NV356E
Yes

 It is not cordless.  It lacks HEPA-technology filters.

Yes

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

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