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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.

Ad:
  • 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

Compare Shark SS460WM vs SS460D vs SK460 Difference

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Shark PRO Steam & Spray and Steam & Spray PRO, do the names confuse you? Are they the same thing?

Both of them have a detachable cable; feature swivel steering; can Spray Only, Steam Only, or Spray and Steam at the same time; can go cordless to Spray Only. However, they are not identical.

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The PRO Steam & Spray SK460 has only 1 head,
it uses Intelligent Electronic Steam Control that offers 3 steam level options. You can press the control button to select one that suits your cleaning needs best.
its water tank holds 450ml is located at the back of the main body, you fill it with the filling flask.

The Steam & Spray PRO SS460WM and SS460D (same unit except for the color and included accessories) come with 2 interchangeable heads, one Steam & Spray Head and one Spray-Only Mop Head.
they use Automatic Electronic Steam Control which claimed to provide the perfect amount of steam leaving floors sanitized with little residue, they do not have steam modes to select manually.
the water tank holds 355ml is located at the Steam & Spray Head, this allows you to detach the steam head to fill the tank at the sink or fill it with the filling flask.

The SK460 has a longer power cord than the SS460.

Read manuals to learn more.
Shark SK460 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-SK460.pdf
Shark SS460 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-SS460.pdf

Compare Shark Steamer SK410 vs SK460 Difference

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These Shark Steamers provide 3 cleaning modes – Steam Only, Spray Only, or Steam and Spray.
The Pro Shark Steam & Spray SK460 steam control is different from the original version SK410.
The SK460 features Shark Intelligent Electronic Steam Control which has 3 distinct steam settings, each of them is designed for different cleaning needs. With the Intelligent Electronic Steam Control, you can push a button to select between the 3 levels of steaming – SaniFiber disposable pad, MOP, and SCRUB.
Whereas the SK410 uses manual steam control, user has to pump the handle manually to get steam, this lets the user control the amount of steam needed, they call it Steam on Demand. This is the key difference between these 2 Shark steamers.

The other difference between Shark Steam & Spray SK410 and Shark PRO Steam & Spray SK460 is the Water Tank Capacity.
The Pro version has a larger water tank.
The original SK410 holds 350ml whereas the Pro SK460 holds 450ml.

Otherwise, they are the same.
Both of them have a removable power cord and integrated cleanser spray.

P.S.
The SK410L and SK410W are almost the same as the SK410, the difference is the color and accessories they come with.
The included tools and accessories may vary depends on where you buy them.

You can read manuals to learn more.
Shark SK410 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-SK410.pdf
Shark SK460 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-SK460.pdf

Compare Shark S3251 vs S3601 Difference

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The difference between Shark Light and Easy Steam Mop S3251 and S3601 Professional Steam Pocket Mop are as follows.

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1, Steam Setting
The S3601 has 3 steam settings – Dust, Mop, and Scrub, they are designed from light cleaning delicate hard floors to scrubbing tough, stuck-on messes on hard surfaces.
Whereas the S3251 has no steam settings. To get steam out, you have to pump the handle.

2, Steamer Head and Pads
The head on S3601 can be flipped over, and it uses double-sided reusable micro-fiber pads. These can double the cleaning area of the steamer without changing pads. Whereas the S3251 head does not flip over for 2 sided cleaning.
The S3601 mop head is easily detached from the mop body by pressing a release button. This allows you to quickly switching between mop heads such as the rectangular mop head and triangular mop head.
While the S3251 seems to have to use a screw driver to detach the head.

3, Tank Capacity
The S3601 has 2X tank capacity.
The S3251 holds up to 250 ml (8 oz.) versus 500ml (16.9 oz.) on the S3601.

4, Handle
The S3251 has a telescopic handle that can be adjusted to fit user height whereas the S3601 handle is not telescopic.

P.S.
Download user guides
Shark S3501 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-S3601.pdf
Shark S3101 Manual – http://www.sharkclean.com/include/pdf/manual-S3251.pdf