Shark NV501 Rotator Professional White/Red
Score: 81/100
Bissell CleanView Swivel
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Shark NV501 combines a 1200 W motor with Lift-Away functionality and LED headlights, offering strong suction and versatile cleaning options. Its drawbacks are the heavy upright weight and modest dust-bin capacity, which can make extended cleaning sessions cumbersome. Ideal for pet owners and multi-level homes who value suction power over ultra-lightweight design.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 Wbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 30.99 cmbest | 83.2 cm |
| ↓ lower better | 7.03 kgbest | — |
9.14 mbest | 7.62 m | |
0.833 L | 1 Lbest | |
3 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Height (cm) | 30.99 cm | 83.2 cm |
Features(1) | ||
Dust Cup Capacity (L) | 0.83 L | 1 L |
Power & Performance(1) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 9.14 m | 7.62 m |
Accessories(2) | ||
Accessories Count | 3 | 4 |
Tools Included | Crevice tool, Dusting brush, Wide upholstery tool | TURBOERASER Pet Tool, Combination dusting brush/crevice tool, Active Extension Wand |
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Professional reviewers note that while the NV501 delivers strong suction and versatile lift-away functionality, its heft in upright mode hampers mobility, though the easy transition to a lighter handheld pod mitigates this drawback for stairs and upholstery.
Everyday users praise the vacuum's ability to pick up pet hair, its powerful suction, and the convenience of the lift-away pod, but they frequently mention the overall weight and the need to empty the small dust bin often.
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.
