Shark NV356E White
Score: 77/100
Bissell CleanView Swivel
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV356E is an upright vacuum with strong suction and a large 0.55-gal sealed bin, complemented by HEPA filtration and Lift-Away versatility. Its top-heavy design, non-retractable cord, and occasional bin leaks are notable trade-offs. Ideal for pet owners and allergy-sensitive households seeking deep cleaning.
The Bissell CleanView Swivel 3836 is a bagless upright with strong suction, swivel steering and a Triple Action Brush Roll, making it effective for pet hair on multiple floor types. It lacks edge-sweep brushes, a brush-on/off switch, and automatic cord rewind, limiting convenience. Ideal for pet owners who value performance and maneuverability at a budget-friendly price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 115.57 cm | 83.2 cmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 6.21 kgbest | — |
9.14 mbest | 7.62 m | |
2.08 Lbest | 1 L | |
— | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Height (cm) | 115.57 cm | 83.2 cm |
Features(1) | ||
Dust Cup Capacity (L) | 2.08 L | 1 L |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 9.14 m | 7.62 m |
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Professional reviewers commend the NV356E for its strong suction, large sealed bin, and HEPA filtration, noting it delivers consistent cleaning on carpets, hard floors, and pet hair. They also praise the Lift-Away versatility and Dust-Away attachment, while calling out the top-heavy canister, non-retractable cord, and the ergonomics of the brush-roll pedal as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the vacuum's large easy-to-dump bin, powerful pet-hair pickup, and maneuverability thanks to the 30-ft cord and swivel steering. Common complaints focus on the canister's top-heavy feel, occasional bin leaks, and the stiff brush-roll pedal, with some noting the unit feels heavier than expected.
“large easy-to-dump bin”
“strong pet hair/sand pickup without blowing fine dirt back out”
Professional reviewers, such as Consumer Reports, acknowledge the 3836's strong suction and pet-hair handling capabilities, noting its effective multi-cyclonic system and convenient swivel steering, though detailed ratings were not provided in the available sources.
