Beside the confusion surrounding the Shark Navigator NV352 and the NV360, we have also received plenty of questions about the Shark Navigator NV360 and NV356E. If you don’t know what to choose between either of these vacuums, this next segment will help you out. Now, unlike in the case between the Shark NV352 and the NV360, it is obvious from the get-go that the NV360 and the NV356E are different from one another. Though the old, industrial, and bulky design motif is still there, they each have a unique look to them. Thus, you can easily distinguish them from one another. Next to the overall design, there are many other things that our testers have found the two vacuums to be at odds. From motor type, cleaning performance, to dust cup design. Choosing between these two vacuums is going to be a little bit more difficult. Suction Power Immediately, there is a notable difference in suction power between the two vacuums. This is because they contain different suction motors than one another. The Shark Navigator NV360 comes with a 1,200-watt and 10A motor. Meanwhile, the Shark Navigator NV356E has a less powerful 1,100-watt and 10A motor. As you may have already expected, you will get far less suction using the NV356E than the NV360. While this sounds pretty bad for the Shark Navigator NV356E, the reality may surprise you. Our performance tests have found that the two vacuums are equally as capable as the other on bare floors tests. The NV356E — along with the NV360 — did excellent jobs at pulling out stubborn debris from between the floorboards. They are also able to deal with tricky particles like pet hair. These two vacuums also go head-to-head on carpeting. The NV356E seems to be able to pull just as much dirt and debris from out of high-pile carpets as the NV360 despite having a weaker suction motor. In the end, it seems like the Shark Navigator NV360 and NV356E are equal in terms of performance. This isn’t the result we expected, with the NV356E having an underpowered suction motor and all. But considering the fact that the NV356E is pricier than the other vacuum, this is very good news if you have been rooting for this vacuum all along. Overall Design It is in the design that the two vacuums begin to separate into distinct models. First thing that we ought to talk about is the general appearance. The two vacuums do not look alike, with the NV356E a little bit sleeker and more compact than the NV360. There’s also the coloring, too. The NV356E has a cleaner, more luxurious silvery color while the NV360 has a dark blue tone. That much is true. If you want a compact upright vacuum, the NV356E will do the job particularly well. However, if it is a lightweight vacuum that you are after, the NV360 is going to be a better choice. The Shark Navigator NV356E is measured to be around 13.7 pounds heavy. Meanwhile, the NV360 is 0.7 pounds lighter at around 13 pounds. Both vacuums — like all other Shark Navigator vacuum cleaners — have Shark’s special Lift-Away canister for more mobile and flexible vacuuming. Then, there’s the power cord. With the Shark NV360, you only get a 25 feet power cord. This is enough for medium-size houses and apartments, but may not be enough to cover large houses. It is very likely that you will need to use the NV360 in conjunction with an extension cord. If you get the NV356E, you get to have a far larger cleaning radius with its 30 feet power cord. Dust Cup Capacity This is the portion where the NV356E completely beats the NV360 and also explains why the former vacuum is heavier. While the Shark NV360 only comes with a 1.2 dry quarts dust cup, the NV356E’s dust cup is two times larger with a capacity of up to 2.2 dry quarts. It is because of this double-sized dust cup that it is almost a pound heavier than the NV360. The larger dust cup gives you the ability to clean for longer periods without having to empty the cup. It also means that you’re far less likely to have to empty the cup in the middle of a cleaning session, as well. According to our testers and numerous reviews from consumers, the dust cup of both vacuums are easy to remove and interact with. Filtration System You get the same top-grade air filtration system on both vacuums with Shark’s Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology and HEPA air filtration. Accessories The included accessories between the two models are quite similar, but the NV360 has more tools included in the box. You get a power brush alongside a crevice tool with the purchase of a Shark Navigator NV356E. But if you get the NV360, you get both the power brush, the crevice tool, then a few extras including the duct cleaning brush and the extendable wand.