In this article, we will compare Shark Navigator to Shark Navigator Pro, and show you difference between these two lightweight shark upright vacuum cleaners.
Shark Navigator vs Navigator Pro
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Difference:
Design:
The Navigator Pro is called Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro, it features the Lift Away function which means it has the detachable lift-away canister, and it can be converted into a portable vac, this allows you to carry it for portable vacuuming such as stair cleaning. While you have to use the whole unit of the Navigator to do the cleaning job.
You can see how the detachable canister of the Navigator Pro work when doing portable cleaning from the following picture:
Swivel Feature:
Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro features swivel steering for better maneuverability whereas the Navigator doesn’t.
Suction Control:
Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro has adjustable suction while the Shark Navigator doesn’t have the suction control.
Color:
Lift Away Pro NV356E is white/silver whereas Shark Navigator NV22L is lavender/purple.
Accessory: The Lift Away Pro model has an extra bare floor tool.
The Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro comes with Dust Away hard floor attachment and dust away micro-fiber pad whereas the Navigator doesn’t.
Dust Cup Size:
Dust cup capacity of Shark Navigator is 2.4 dry quarts; whereas the dust cup of Navigator Pro has the capacity of 2.2 dry quarts (to the fill line), 4.4 dry quarts (completely filled).
Price: Navigator Lift Away Pro is more expensive.
Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro price at sharkclean.com is $269.75, whereas the Navigator is $149.99.
Size: slightly different.
Dimensions of Navigator Lift Away Pro NV356E are 45.2″ x 14.9″ x 11.4″ ( H x W x D) , whereas the Navigator are 43.7″ x 14″ x 11.9″.
Weight:
Shark Navigator Lift Away Pro full unit weighs 14 lbs, canister alone weighs 8 lbs, whereas Navigator weighs about 15 lbs.
Cord:
The cord of Shark Navigator is located in the back while the Lift-Away Pro has the cord on the side.
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