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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.

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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.

Compare Shark Rocket Complete DuoClean HV380 Series vs Shark Rocket DeluxePro HV320 Series Difference (updated in May 2020)

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Both of these 2 Shark Rocket series are Ultra-light Upright vacuum cleaners.
The Shark Rocket Complete with DuoClean HV380 Series includes several models such as the HV380, HV380W, HV381, HV381C, and HV382.
The Shark Rocket DeluxePro HV320 Series also includes several models such as the HV320, HV320W, HV321, HV321C, HV322, and HV324Q.

The main difference between the HV380 and HV320 series is the floor nozzle design.
The HV380 Series features dual brushrolls, a soft velvet brushroll and a bristle brush, to clean small, large, and stuck-on particles from hard floors and carpets, they call it DuoClean Technology.
While the HV320 series models only has a bristle brushroll. However, the HV320 models can use the HARD FLOOR ATTACHMENT that will not work with the HV380 models to clean hard floor surfaces.
With the HV380 models they do not require this tool as they have the soft roller on the floor nozzle for cleaning bare floors.
Maintaining the Brushroll.
It is easier to remove anything that wrap around the brushroll on the HV380. You just press or slide buttons to remove the rollers from the HV380, whereas the HV320 requires you to use a coin or other tools to unlock the three locks on the bottom of the floor nozzle to access the brushroll to check for or remove any blockage.
And the rollers of the HV380 series are removable for cleaning up whereas the brushroll on the HV320 series is not removable.

Power Specifications
HV320: 120V, 60Hz, 500W, 4.2 A
HV380: 120V, 60Hz, 600W, 5.0 A

Weight
The HV380 is heavier than the HV320.

If you want to learn comparison of specific models, such as hv322 vs hv382, the accessories included are the only thing to be added to the above comparison info.
Take HV322 and HV382 for example:

HV322:
HV322 name may be Shark Rocket TruePet Ultra-Light Upright, or Shark Rocket Deluxe Pro Ultra-Light Upright.
Its early version may include: a Duster Crevice Tool, an Upholstery Tool, a TruePet Mini Motorized Brush, a Dust-Away Hard Floor Attachment with Washable Microfiber Pad, a Flexible Hose, an Onboard Storage Clip, a Wall Mount and a Storage Bag.
But now it may come with a Pet Muti-Tool, a Duster Crevice Tool, a Multi-Angle Dusting Brush.
Or a Pet Muti-Tool, a Duster Crevice Tool, Hard Floor Hero Attachment(does not use pads).
Or a Pet Muti-Tool and a Duster Crevice Tool.
Or a Pet Multi-Tool, a Duster Crevice Tool, a Multi-Angle Dusting Brush, a Hard Floor Hero Attachment, and a Wall Mount Storage Hook.
etc.

HV382:
Like the HV322, there used to be a HV382 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.

The included attachments may be different when purchased from different retailers. And may be different from time to time even purchased from the same retailer. And it seems that no retailer offer a package that includes the Mini Motorized Brush which many pet owners like now.
They have many similarities.

  • Two Speed Brushroll: Bare Floor, Area Rugs and Carpets.
    Bare Floor, Area Rugs – The rollers spin slowly to clean bare floors and delicate area rugs.
    Carpets – Rollers spin faster, working to pick up debris below the surface of your carpets.
  • 2X dust cup capacity versus HV300.
  • Fingertip controls for carpet and bare floor cleaning.
  • Can convert into a Hand Vacuum.
  • LED lights on the hand vacuum and nozzle to reveal hidden debris.
  • Swivel Steering.
  • Onboard Accessory Storage.
  • Can be mounted on wall.

You can read manuals to learn more difference between Shark Rocket Complete series HV380 vacuums and Shark Rocket DeluxePro Series HV320 vacuums.
Shark HV320 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-HV320.pdf
Shark HV380 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-HV380.pdf

Compare Shark SK460 vs SK435CO Difference

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Both of the Shark SK460 and SK435CO are Pro Steam & Spray models, they are similar, such as having 3 cleaning modes, removable cable and 450ml water tank. However, they are not exactly the same.
Below we will discuss the major difference between them – Steam Control.

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The SK460 features Intelligent Electronic Steam Control whereas the SK435CO features One Touch Electronic Steam Control.
The Intelligent Electronic Steam Control allows you to choose from 3 distinct steam settings for different hard floor cleaning needs.
Whereas the One Touch Electronic Steam Control does not have options to select, you just press the Steam Control button to start the steam mop, and “it gives you the perfect amount of steam for all of your cleaning tasks.”

Apart from the steam control, they are almost the same.
You can use them to Spray only, Steam only, or Spray and Steam.
They come with Shark Hard Floor Cleanser, disposable SaniFiber pads, washable multilayer pad, and AA batteries.
They have battery powered Steam Energized Cleanser Spray that allows for cordless spraying.
The Removable power cord does NOT mean that these steam mops are rechargeable or can steam cordless. They can just go cordless when in spray only cleaning mode, they do not use rechargeable batteries, the 4 AA batteries are used to power the Steam Energized Cleanser Spray.

You can read manuals to learn more.
Shark SK460 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-SK460.pdf
Shark SK435 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-SK435CO.pdf