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Shark NV70 vs NV360 what’s the difference?

We will compare Shark NV70 and NV360, and list the difference to help you make a better choice.
NV70 vs NV360
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The major difference between the Shark NV70 and NV360 is the Lift-Away design.
The Shark Navigator Lift Away Deluxe NV360 is equipped with a portable lift away canister that allows you to remove the pod from the floor nozzle and carry it around your house to vacuum. While the Shark Navigator DLX NV70 does not have the detachable lift away design, you can only use it as an upright.

Handle Design:
The handle on the NV360 is detachable when you use it to do above floor cleaning while the handle on the NV70 is fixed and does not attach to the accessories.

Included Tools:
The NV70 comes with a 5.5″ Crevice Tool, 16″ Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, and Pet Hair Power Brush.
While the NV360 includes a Pet Turbo brush, dusting brush, crevice tool and a Appliance Wand to pick up dust from underneath appliances.(Some packages may not mention the Appliance Wand, so please contact the seller to make sure if it is included before ordering.)

This appliance wand image was taken from the NV360 manual.

Color:
The NV70 is gold while the NV360 is blue.

Cost:
The NV360 is more expensive.

Some similarities:
power: 10 amps, 1200 watts;
they are bagless;
sealed system with HEPA filtration;
motorized brushroll that can be turned on/off for use on both carpeted surface and hard floors;
swivel steering for easy maneuvering;
limited 5-year warranty.

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Below are the official manual download links, you can learn more by reading the manual.
Shark NV70 manual: www.sharkclean.com/manual/NV70_26_IB_E_130228_1.pdf
Shark NV360 manual: www.sharkclean.com/manual/NV360_26_IB_E_121119_1.pdf

Shark NV70 vs NV22L what’s the difference?

We will compare the difference between Shark Navigator NV70 and NV22L, and help you buy the better one that meets your needs.
NV22L vs NV70
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Swivel Steering:
The steering technology is one of the major difference between these 2 Shark navigator models.
The Shark Navigator DLX NV70 is equipped with swivel steering which makes moving around furniture more easily, while the Shark Navigator Upright Vacuum NV22L does not have the swivel feature.

Dust Bin Capacity:
The dust cup on NV70 has a larger capacity.

Filter:
The NV70 features HEPA filter while the NV22L does not have the HEPA filtration.

Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology:
The NV70 features Shark’s Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology which claimed to capture and hold over 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum, and expel cleaner air. While the NV22L does not feature this technology.

Included Tools:
According to user reviews, the NV22L may come with 4 tools: a 5.5″ Crevice Tool ,24″ Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, and Pet Hair Power Brush; or 3 tools: a 5.5″ Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, and Pet Hair Power Brush.
The NV70 includes a 5.5″ Crevice Tool, 16″ Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, and Pet Hair Power Brush.

Color:
The NV70 is gold while the NV22L is lavender.

Cost:
The NV22L is cheaper.

Both of them has a clear dust cup, 9.25″ cleaning path, 1200 watts, 10 amps power, cleaning wand, stretch hose.

Know more difference between these 2 Shark Navigator vacuums? Please share below.

Shark NV42 vs NV80 what’s the difference?

There are some major difference between Shark NV80 and NV42 though they look similar.

image from manufacturer

If you want swivel feature, the NV80 fits your needs since it has the swivel steering which the NV42 does not have.
If you want a larger dirt bin, you should choose the NV80, it has 3X dust cup versus 2X on the NV42.
If you are a pet owner or allergy sufferer, the NV80 may be a better choice since it features Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology + HEPA filter.
If you want a cheap one with longer crevice tool, then buy the NV42 because it is about $20 cheaper and include a 8″ longer crevice tool.

More details, read the specs comparison table below.

Compare Shark NV42 and NV80 Specs

 Shark Navigator Deluxe NV42 SpecsShark Navigator Professional NV80 Specs
Shark  NV42
DesignUprightUpright
Bagged or BaglessBaglessBagless
Clear Dirt CupYesYes
Dirt Cup SizeTwice the capacity of the original NavigatorThree times that of the original Navigator
Power SourceCordedCorded
Cord Length25 foot30 foot
Power1200 Watts1200 Watts
Amps10 amps10 amps
Nozzle Width9.25"9.5"
Weight15.1 lbs 18.6 lbs
Never Loses Suction TechnologysYesYes
Motorized BrushrollYeYes
Brushroll On/OffYesYes
Washable FiltersYesYes
HeadlightsNoNo
HEPA FiltrationNoYes
FiltrationElectrete FiltersFoam Filters and HEPA
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal TechnologyNoYes
Manual Height AdjustmentNoNo
Bottom-empty dust cupYesYes
Attachmentsa 5.5" Crevice Tool, 24" Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, and a Pet Hair Power Brusha 5.5" Crevice Tool, 16" Crevice Tool ,Dusting Brush, Pet Hair Power Brush
HandleFixedFixed
Cleaning Wand1 wand without handle2 wands, one with handle and one without handle
HoseYes, stretch hoseYes, stretch hose
Speed optionsBrush on or suction onlyBrush on or suction only
Swivel FeatureNoSwivel steering for easy maneuver
ColorGoldWhite with Gold
Self-propelledNoNo
Full Bin IndicatorNoNo
Surface Cleaning TypesCarpet, Bare FloorsCarpet, Bare Floors
Warranty5 year limited warranty5 year limited warranty
ManualDownload ManualDownload Shark NV80 manual from Amazon: http://s3.amazonaws.com/szmanuals/dcdf1f182804a108681a9250f14573b3
Suction ControlThere is a suction release valve at the top of the hose, you can adjust it to get the desired suction.There is a suction release valve at the top of the hose, you can adjust it to get the desired suction.

Please comment below to share your reviews on Shark Navigator NV80/NV42 if you own these vacuums.

Shark Navigator NV70 vs NV80 what’s the difference?

Shark Navigator Professional NV80 Upright VacuumShark NV80 versus NV70
For those who are searching for info about the difference between Shark NV70 and NV80, here is the answer from Shark customer support, they said that the NV70 and NV80 are the same unit just sold in different stores.
Yes, they look similar, they have similar specs and features such as Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology with HEPA filtration, 3X Dust Cup, Swivel Steering, etc.
But if you look closer, you will find that they are not identical, at least there are some tiny difference.
In the manual, you can find that the Shark NV80 comes with 2 Cleaning Wands, one with handle and an extra wand without handle, while the NV70 only has one without handle.

The included Pet Power Brushes are different. The one on the NV80 is wider.
Shark Navigator NV70, NV80 Power Brush
The color scheme are different as you can see from the product images.

If you know other difference between these 2 Shark Navigator upright vacuum cleaners, please share your experience below.

Both of them equipped with a large dust collection cup, if you need a vacuum with large capacity, then these vacuum cleaners would be a good choice.

Shark NV42 vs NV70 what’s the difference?

Here are some key difference between Shark NV42 and NV70 that you may want to know before buying.
Shark Navigator NV70 DLX Vacuum Cleaner
image from manufacturer

Swivel Steering
The Shark NV70 features swivel steering that allows you to maneuver around obstacles easily while the NV42 does not have the swivel steering.

Dust Cup Capacity
The dust cup on the NV70 is larger, it is 3 times that of the original Navigator while the NV42 twice the capacity of the original Navigator.

Filtration
The Shark NV70 features Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology with HEPA Filter that is able to captures and hold up to 99.9% of dust and other allergens inside the vacuum, not back into the air you breathe, good for allergy sufferers and homes with pets, while the NV42 features Electrete Filters.

Included Tools
They both come with the Pet Hair Power Brush, however, the 2 power brushes are different.
According to the info on amazon.com product pages, the NV70 has a 16″ crevice tool while the NV42 has a longer crevice tool that is 24″.

Some similarities:
Power specs: 1200 Watts, 10 amps
Cleaning Path: 9.25″
Brush roller with brush On/Off settings for cleaning carpets and hard flooring
Clear Bottom Empty Dust Cup

Please share your experience on Shark NV42 or NV70 below if you own these Shark vacuum cleaners.