With a superficial glance, you may think that there aren’t many differences between the Shark Navigator NV360 and the Shark Navigator NV352. They have more or less the same design, the same name, and they are in the same price range, too. The only notable difference between them from the outside would be the color. While the NV352 has a purple-lilac color, the NV360 comes in a pleasant dark blue. In reality, they are not the same vacuum. There are key differences that set them apart from the other. They also have a different set of strengths and weaknesses. Suction Power The Shark Navigator series as a whole is well-known for having surprisingly strong suction power for the price. This sentiment holds true for both the Shark Navigator NV352 and NV360. During performance tests, our testers and reviewers were both very pleased with the way the two vacuums sucked up dust and debris. Both of them are equally capable of cleaning on bare floors and carpeting. Our test results showed that the two vacuums perform best on bare surfaces like hardwood and tiled floors. The NV352 and NV360 all did an excellent job at rooting out stubborn dirt and debris from between the floorboards using their strong suction. Where conflict began is on carpeting. Though both vacuums visibly struggle with pulling out debris from high-pile carpeting, the NV360’s brush roll does a slightly better job at agitating debris. Therefore, if you have a lot of carpets and rugs to vacuum, the Shark Navigator NV360 will be a better choice overall. If you only have bare surfaces to deal with, either vacuum will do. Overall Design Like we mentioned earlier, the Shark Navigator NV352 and NV360 are mightily similar to one another in terms of overall design. From the outside, if it is not for the difference color scheme (NV352 being purple-lilac, and NV360 being blue), you won’t be able to distinguish between them. The two vacuums share the same bulky, heavy-looking design. And indeed, they are fairly heavy. Here’s the thing, though. The NV360, according to our measurements, weighs 13 pounds. The NV352 weighs only 12.5 pounds. The half-pound difference can mean a lot for people who like to use lightweight vacuums. The Shark Navigator NV352 and NV360 both have Shark’s special “Lift-Away” canister. This feature is the “bread-and-butter” of the Shark Navigator line-up, so to speak. If you don’t know what it is, essentially, the Lift-Away canister can convert a Shark Navigator vacuum from an upright to a canister vacuum. You can push a button and the body (or the “canister”) of the vacuum will pop off. So rather than having to drag the full upright around the house, you can just carry the lighter, more mobile canister. The Lift-Away canister found in both the NV352 and NV360 only weighs 7 pounds. Aesthetic-wise, they aren’t the best looking upright vacuums on the market (far from it, in fact). Because they were designed years ago, the NV352 and the NV360 don’t have the minimalist, sleek-and-slender look of today’s vacuums. Nevertheless, most people who are interested in getting them are more concerned with the performance (which is great, like we mentioned earlier) rather than the design. The look shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Dust Cup Capacity The first difference lies in the dust cup capacity. If you get the Shark Navigator NV352, you have a decent 1.1 dry quarts dust cup. On the other hand, if you decide to get the NV360, you will have a slightly larger, 1.2 dry quarts dust cup. Yes, the difference is so small to the point of being negligible. However, for a lot of people out there, even a dust cup that is 0.1 dry quart larger can be a decisive purchasing factor. If you have a large home or space to clean, you will be better off overall with an NV360. There’s another issue, though: ease of removal. According to many Shark Navigator reviews that we have found from past customers, many people experienced slight difficulties with using the NV352’s dust cup. Specifically, they found that it is rather difficult to re-insert the dust cup back to the vacuum once it’s been removed. Meanwhile, the NV360’s dust cup seems to be easier overall for most people to put back into place. Filtration System You will find both the NV352 and the NV360 to be excellent in this department. They both have Shark’s Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology. It prevents allergen and dangerous contaminants from leaking out of the vacuum through cracks and seams on the vacuum’s body. The second thing is that both vacuums have HEPA filtration. If you don’t know what this is, just know that HEPA is quite literally the best type of filtration you can commercially purchase. It is capable of filtering out 99.97% of particles around 0.3 microns. This means that the filter is so effective, it can take out airborne bacteria and viruses. Accessories Each model comes with a different selection of accessories. NV352’s Accessories The NV352 comes with a brush tool, which is incredibly helpful for cleaning stairs and furniture. The brush can aid with picking out debris that the vacuum’s suction hose cannot dislodge. The second piece of accessory is the 5-inch crevice tool. It helps extend the reach of the vacuum and is effective for cleaning the car. It can help you reach between the seats and other small nooks around the car to suck away the dirt and debris accumulated there. If you need more range than the 5-inch crevice tool can provide, use the third accessory: the 24-inch crevice tool. Not only will it be helpful at cleaning out debris between car seats, it will also be helpful at gathering cobwebs on the ceiling or on tall shelves. The fourth and last accessory of the NV352 is the power brush. This piece of accessory is for pet owners who regularly have to deal with pet hair. The brush won’t tangle up. NV360’s Accessories The accessories that come in the box with the NV360 include a power brush and a 5.5-inch crevice tool. Both of which are shipped alongside the NV352. There are two special tools that can only be found with the NV360 and they are the duct brush attachment and the extendable wand. The duct brush attachment makes it easier for you to clean air vents and air ducts. With the extendable wand, you can clean the underside of furniture such as the sofa or the bed without bending forward and potentially hurt your back.