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The NV360 and the NV352 are two classics in sharks vast collection of upright vacuums. These vacuums are not the most recent vacuums in the shark vacuum family. However, if you are on a budget these vacuums are great options.
There are a few key differences between these models. You can have a look at our comparison of the shark NV360 vs NV352 models below for the key differences.
You can have a look at the comparison table below to get a brief overview of the main differences between these two vacuums.
Table of Contents
Comparison Table
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Shark NV360
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| Dust Cup Capacity – 1.2 quarts |
| Weight – 13 lbs. |
| Liftaway Feature |
| Filter: Advanced Anti Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter |
| Cord Length – 25 feet |
| Hose Length – reaches 8.5 feet |
| LED Lights – N/A |
| Cleaning path – 11 inches |
| Accessories – 5 ½ crevice tool, upholstery tool |
| Check Price |
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Shark NV352
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| Dust Cup Capacity – 1.2 quarts |
| Weight – 12.5 lbs. |
| Liftaway Feature |
| Filter type: Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter |
| Cord Length – 25 feet |
| Hose Length – 5 feet |
| LED Lights – N/A |
| Cleaning path – 9.25 inches |
| Accessories – Wide Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush, 24″ Crevice Tool, 5.5″ Crevice Tool |
| Check Price |
Shark NV352 vs NV360- The Differences
There are very slight differences between these vacuums.
- The accessories differ. From what we observed you will find that depending on where you purchase the vacuum you might get different accessories. So confirm the accessories you are getting with the vacuum before purchasing.
- There are a few cosmetic differences such as color.
- The Shark NV360 model has a slightly larger cleaning path.
- The shark NV360 has a larger hose length.
In this case it’s a toss-up. The main difference is the accessories that come with each model. Otherwise these two models are almost exactly the same.
If you are looking at these two vacuums more than likely you are on a budget so in this case I would go with the cheaper model.
What is Liftaway
Both the uv700 and the uv550 models have the liftaway mode. Lift-Away means that the main unit can be detached from the wand at the click of a button, turning your upright vacuum into a portable.
Detailed Comparison of the Features
- Cleaning Performance (Tie) – Both of these vacuums have similar cleaning power.
- Weight & Dust Cup Capacity (Tie) – Both of these vacuums have the same dust cup capacity. There is a slight difference in weight. It’s just half a pound so we don’t think it will make much of a difference. Both of these vacuums are lightweight and should be easy to manoeuvre.
- Maneuverability ( Tie) – Both of these vacuums have the liftaway feature. This features allows the vacuum to mimic the features of a canister vacuum. This nifty feature makes it easy to reach hard to reach areas.
- Accessories (Tie) – Both the NV360 and the NV352 come with a large variety of accessories.
- Cost (Tie) – Both of these vacuums are ideal for budget shoppers. These vacuums have a similar price range and you can usually find them for under $200 dollars.
Quick look at the Shark NV360
| Features | |
| Type: | Upright & Bagless |
| Weight: | 13 lbs. |
| Liftaway Feature: | Yes |
| Dust Cup Capacity: | 1.2 quarts |
| Cord Length: | 25 feet |
| Hose Length: | 5.5 feet |
| Accessories: | 5 ½ crevice tool, upholstery tool |
| Filter type: | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter |
| Wattage: | 1200 |
| Amps: | 10 |
PROS
- Has liftaway feature
- Good cleaning performance
- Great budget option
CONS
- Does not have the latest shark vacuum technology such as duo clean and the zero m self-cleaning brush roll.
Who is this vacuum best suited for?
This vacuum is good for someone on a budget. It does not have the latest shark vacuum technology such as the zu561 model or the az1002 model but it is good for cleaning especially if you don’t have pets.
Quick look at the Shark NV352
| Features | |
| Type: | Upright & Bagless |
| Weight: | 12.5 lbs. |
| Liftaway Feature: | Yes |
| Dust Cup Capacity: | 1.2 quarts |
| Cord Length: | 25 feet |
| Filter type: | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter |
| Accessories: | Wide Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush, 24″ Crevice Tool, 5.5″ Crevice Tool |
| Wattage: | 1200 |
| Amps: | 10 |
PROS
- Good budget option
- Good for cleaning
- Has liftaway feature
CONS
- Does not have the latest shark vacuum technology such as zero m self-cleaning roll or the duo clean brush roll.
Who is this vacuum best suited for?
This is a great option if you are on a budget. It does not have the latest shark vacuuming technology, however; if you don’t have to clean up large messes and this vacuum should be an ideal option.
Conclusion
As we stated before these vacuum are very similar. There are very minor differences between the two models. If you find the models offer similar accessories (check before you buy, some retailers change the accessories on offer). Our advice would be to go with the cheaper model.
