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Hoover Air Lite vs Hoover Air Steerable what’s the difference?

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These 2 Hoover upright vacuum cleaners are similar, such as featuring motorized brushroll with shutoff and automatic height adjustment.

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The distinct difference I can find is the design of the hose. It makes using the tools different.
The Hoover Air Steerable UH72400 hose and grip handle are connected together to make up the Hose/Handle assembly part, no matter how you use the vacuum – with the nozzle or using the wand/tools, the hose and handle are connected together. This does not require you to bend down to remove the hose from the vacuum bottom to use the wand/tools.
As for the Hoover Air Lite UH72460, its hose does not connect to the grip handle while using the nozzle to vacuum floor, and when you want to use the tools, you have to bend down to detach the hose from the nozzle.
So, as for vacuuming with tools, the Air Steerable UH72400 should be more convenient.

Some tiny differences are the weight and the nozzle width.
The UH72400 weighs 13.0 pounds whereas the UH72460 weighs 12.7 pounds.
The UH72400 has a nozzle width of 12.5 inches versus 12.0 inches on the UH72460.
There is also price difference. List price of the UH72400 is $189.99 whereas the UH72460 is $149.99, at hoover.com on February 5, 2017.

Apart from the above things, they are similar.
They are backed by a 5 year limited warranty.
30 ft. power cord.
Reusable, rinsable filter and HEPA filtration.
Bagless and bottom-release dust cup.
WindTunnel 3 Technology lifts and removes embedded dirt.
14 ft. above floor reach.
Steerable design.
11 Amps motor.

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If you know other difference between Hoover Air Lite UH72460 and Hoover Air Steerable UH72400, please share below.

Compare Dyson Ball Compact vs Small Ball what’s the difference?

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Both of these 2 Dyson upright vacuum cleaners are small and lightweight, they are lighter to carry up/down stairs and around your home, and save more storage space than a Dyson’s full size upright vacuum such as the Dyson Ball and Cinetic Big Ball. But with less suction power, smaller dust cup.

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They are similar but not identical to each other.

Difference

Suction Power
The Ball Compact has a suction power of 128AW versus 150AW on the Small Ball.

Weight
Both are light, the Ball Compact weighs 11.6 lbs whereas the Small Ball weighs 12.15 lbs.

Cord Length
The Ball Compact has a cord length of 25ft. versus 31ft. on the Small Ball.

Dimensions
Ball Compact dimensions are 30.1″ x 11″ x 13.9″.
Small Ball dimensions are 31.8″ x 11.0″ x 14.1″ .

Handle
The handle on the Small Ball is detachable whereas the Ball Compact handle is not removable.

Suction Control
The Small Ball has a suction control slider on the cleaner head whereas the Ball Compact has no suction control.

Filtration
The Ball Compact features Whole-machine HEPA filtration whereas the Small Ball does not feature HEPA filtration.

Similarities:
Two tiers of cyclones increase airflow for powerful suction and capture fine dust.
Washable lifetime filter.
0.21 gallon bin capacity.
Self-adjusting cleaner head adjusts between carpeted surfaces and hard floors automatically.
Extendable handle collapsed for compact storage.
One button press to empty bin.
Backed by 5 year limited warranty.
ON/OFF button is located on body of the vacuum.

If you are an allergy sufferer, the HEPA filter might be the biggest thing you want to take into consideration, the Ball Compact should be better since it has Whole-machine HEPA filtration.

Compare Dyson Ball vs Small Ball Upright what’s the difference?

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The Dyson Ball upright is full size whereas the Small Ball upright is smaller, lighter to carry and saves more storage space than the full size Ball. If you are deciding between these 2, the Ball fits those big house whereas the Small Ball is for smaller space. Below is the comparison info that provides more details.

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Differences

Weight
The Ball is much heavier, it weighs 17.32 lbs versus 12.15 lbs on the Small Ball.

Suction Power
The Ball has a suction power of 270 air watts whereas the Small Ball has 150 air watt suction power.

Dust Cup Capacity
The Ball has a much larger bin, it holds up to 0.55 gallons while the Small Ball holds only 0.21 gallons.

Suction Control
The Small Ball has a suction control slider on top of the cleaner head, it seems that the Ball does not have this slider.

Filtration
The Ball features HEPA filtration whereas the Small Ball does not.

Cyclone Technology
The Dyson Ball features Radial Root Cyclone technology while the Small Ball uses 2 Tier Radial cyclone.

Cord Length
The Ball has a 30ft. cord versus 31ft. on the Small Ball.

Max Reach
The Ball has a max reach of 51ft versus 42ft on the Small Ball.

Dimensions (HxWxD)
The Ball is bulkier, its dimensions are 42.4″ x 13.4″ x 15.4″ whereas the Small Ball dimensions are 31.8″ x 11.0″ x 14.1″.

Accessories
The included accessories vary depending on which versions you buy.

Similarities
They have self-adjusting cleaner head that automatically adjust for hard floors and carpeted surfaces;
ball technology for easy steering;
hygienic bin emptying that only requires a button push;
5 year limited warranty;
both cleaner head can be detached for removing blockage;
washable filters.

If you know more info about the Dyson Ball and Small Ball upright vacuum cleaners, please share.

Compare Shark SK460 vs S3601 Difference

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There are some notable differences between Shark PRO Steam & Spray SK460 and Shark Professional Steam Pocket Mop S3601.

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Tank Capacity
The S3601 water tank holds 500ml versus 450ml on the SK460.

Power
The S3601 is 1550 watts versus 1050 watts on the SK460.

Steam Control
Both of them use Intelligent Steam Control with 3 settings Dust(S3601)/ SaniFiber disposable pad, Mop, and Scrub.
However, the steam control button location is different. The S3601 has the control near the top of the steam mop body whereas the SK460 has it on the handle for more convenient reach.

Mop Heads and Pads
The head and pads on S3601 support two-sided cleaning which allow you to double the cleaning area by flipping over the steam head without changing pads. Whereas the SK460 does not provide two-sided cleaning.
The S3601 can use rectangle mop head, triangle head, and even a carpet glider whereas the SK460 does not have optional heads.
The SK460 comes with washable pads and disposable pads whereas the S3601 uses only washable pads.

Cleaning Solution
Both of them have a water tank and you can only fill the tank with water only. However, the SK460 has additional bottle to hold cleaner. You can press the Spray Button to apply solution onto the floor that is to be cleaned. This allows you to combine steam and cleanser to clean those tough greasy stuck-on messes.

Cleaning Modes
The SK460 offers 3 modes of cleaning – Spray Only, Steam Only, and Spray & Steam.
Whereas the S3601 only has steam only mode.

Power Cord
The SK460 has a removable power cord, you can use the steam mop to do spray only cleaning without the cord. But you cannot steam cordless, it does not come with rechargeable battery to run the mop.
Whereas the S3601 has a built in cord.

Download manuals to learn more.
S3601 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-S3601.pdf
SK460 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-SK460.pdf

Compare Shark Rocket Complete with DuoClean HV380 vs HV380W vs HV381 vs HV382 Difference

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The difference between these Shark Rocket Complete models are the color and accessories they come with.

HV380 is Cinnamon, comes with a 12-inch crevice tool, Upholstery tool, Dusting brush, On-board tool clip, Wall mount

HV380W is Charcoal Gray, comes with a 12-inch crevice tool, Upholstery tool, Dusting brush, Under appliance wand, On-board tool clip, Wall mount

HV381 is Plasma Blue, comes with an Upholstery tool, Under appliance wand, Pet multi-tool, Duster crevice tool, Accessory bag, On-board tool clip, Wall mount

HV382 is Charcoal Gray.
If you do the research online, you will find conflicting information on what accessories included in this HV382. Like the HV322, there used to be a HV322 version came with a lot of attachments: an Onboard Tool Clip, a Duster Crevice Tool, an Upholstery Tool, a Dusting Brush, a Wall Mount, an Under-Appliance Wand, a TruePet Mini Motorized Brush, a Hair-Removal Tool
and an Accessory Bag.

But now, it seems that this version is not available any more. It now comes with less tools.
It may include a Duster Crevice Tool, a Pet Multi-Tool, a Wall Mount, and an Onboard Tool Clip.
Or it may include a Pet Multi-Tool, a 12″ Crevice Tool, a Wall Mount, and an Onboard Tool Clip.

Please note that attachment package may be different when purchased from different retailers. And may be different from time to time even purchased from the same retailer.
Some people may make the purchase decision just because of an accessory. For example, many pet owners pick a vacuum just because it comes with a mini motorized brush. If you care about accessories, I suggest you always check the INCLUDES section on the product box to make sure what tools included.