Shark Rotator NV500-vs-Shark Navigator NV356E

COMPARISON – Shark Rotator NV500 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E

Suction Power

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

This vacuum-cleaner features a suction-power of: 245 Air-Watts.

Yes

270 Air-Watts.

Commercial

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

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

Automatic Rewind

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Multi Floor Cleaning

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

This device includes a brush roll on/off feature that provides superior performance on both carpets and hard-floors.

Yes

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

Speed

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

This vacuum-cleaner spins the brush-roll at up-to 6,500-RPM. Additionally, there is also a 2-speed on/off switch.

Yes

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

Vacuums & Mops

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Removes Pet Hair

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

The Wide Pet Upholstery Tool can be used for cleaning pet-hair on stairs and upholstery.

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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

It 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

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

Makes Less Noise with sound-level ratings of only 70-to-75 db.

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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

The Brushroll-setting helps to thoroughly deep clean your carpets. Likewise, the variable suction feature facilitates for deep-cleaning of high-pile carpets and area-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

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Wash and Dry

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

This vacuum-cleaner is easy to clean and comes with washable filters.

Yes

Yes and it comes with washable filters.

Easy to use in hard-to-reach places

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

Lift-Away canister detaches to provide portable convenience for quick cleaning of stairs, upholstery, and small, hard-to-reach areas.

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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

This vacuum comes with an advanced swivel steering that allows for excellent control when maneuvering around obstacles.

Yes

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

Bagged

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Bagless

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

Cordless

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Lightweight

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

The full upright weighs only 15.5-lbs and the Lift-Away pod weighs 8.4-lbs hence making this device very 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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

The Lift-Away canister detaches to provide portable, handheld cleaning of stairs, upholstery and small hard-to-reach areas in and around your home.

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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

This vacuum-cleaner uses only 700-watts but it sucks-up dirt and rug fibers better than most 1200-watt vacuum cleaners.

Yes

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

Bin Size

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

Its dust cup holds 1.3 dry-quarts to the fill line and 3.1 dry-quarts of real usable capacity.

Yes

1.1-Gallons.

Anti-Allergy Seal

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

Features Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens when cleaning-up your house.

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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

Features LED-headlights which spot dust and dirt as you clean darker-areas of the house.

Modes of Power

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

2 power-modes of: (Brushroll-setting & Bare-floor setting).

Yes

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

Charging Station

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Attached Accessories

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

Wide Pet Upholstery Tool, Dusting-Brush & Crevice-Tool.

Yes

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

Build-up Quality & Durability

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

It is produced using high-quality 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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

This unit is affordable.

Yes

This cleaning-device is affordable.

Shark Rotator NV500

PROS

Shark Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

• LED Lights. • Lift-Away Mode. • Powerful and versatile. • Enhanced Swivel Steering. • Large Capacity Dust Cup. • Wide Pet Upholstery Tool. • Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology.

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 Rotator NV500

Shark Navigator NV356E

Yes

 Long & heavy cord without auto-rewind.

Yes

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

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Shark Navigator NV356E Commercial
USABILITY	DRAW :
DESIGN	WINNER : Shark Rotator NV500 LED Lights
CONCLUSION	DRAW :

Shark Rotator NV500 VS. Shark Navigator NV356E