Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] vs BISSELL PowerForce Helix

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440]
BISSELL PowerForce Helix

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Our Verdict

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440]

BISSELL PowerForce Helix

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe is better than the BISSELL PowerForce Helix. The Shark feels sturdier, is slightly easier to maintain, has a longer range, and is easier to maneuver thanks to its pivoting head. The Shark's 'Lift-Away' design also makes it easier to maneuver, and the onboard HEPA filter results in significantly better allergen-sealing performance. However, the BISSELL weighs less, has a height-adjustable floorhead, and does a better job of handling pet hair on bare floors.

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Variants

  • NV361BK (Black)
  • UV440 (Black/Silver)
  • PowerForce Helix (Black/Blue)
  • PowerForce Helix (Black/Purple)

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Black
NV361BK
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Black/Blue
PowerForce Helix
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Black/Silver
UV440
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Black/Purple
PowerForce Helix
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Purple
NV361PR
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.1
7.5

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9
1.9

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.5
6.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
5.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
7.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

5.0
5.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Canister
Upright
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

8.2
8.1

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.67" (116.0 cm)
43.50" (110.5 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
14.76" (37.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

7.6
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.29 gal (1.10 L)
0.40 gal (1.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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Runtime 
 

10
10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Swappable Battery 
 

No
No

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
5.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

6.5
7.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFF350
1608225

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF350
No HEPA Filter
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

6.9
8.0

Total Weight 
 

14.33 lbs (6.50 kg)
10.36 lbs (4.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.64 lbs (1.65 kg)
1.63 lbs (0.74 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

6.0
5.5

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

6.7
6.1

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

25.00 ft (7.6 m)
22.97 ft (7.0 m)

Hose Length 
 

4.07 ft (1.24 m)
3.48 ft (1.06 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.08 ft (0.33 m)
1.25 ft (0.38 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Total Range 
 

28.35 ft (8.64 m)
25.89 ft (7.89 m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9
1.9

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Particle Filtration
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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.2 μg/m³
517.4 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³
369.7 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0
6.5

Emptying Video  

Performance

Suction 
 

1.3
3.3

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

72.9 inH₂O (18.16 kPa)
55.0 inH₂O (13.69 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.3 inH₂O (0.08 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.3 inH₂O (0.08 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Bare Floor I" with (Suction Release Closed)
Dial Setting "bare floor I"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

8.3
8.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

80.0 CFM (2.3 m³/min)
77.3 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.1
7.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.7 dBA
81.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

76.0 dBA
78.6 dBA
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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440] Water Pickup Post Test
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BISSELL PowerForce Helix Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Check Price

Black
NV361BK
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Black/Blue
PowerForce Helix
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Black/Silver
UV440
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Black/Purple
PowerForce Helix
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Purple
NV361PR
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe [NV360, UV440]

BISSELL PowerForce Helix

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