Shark navigator lift away deluxe was chosen by our customers
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum has absolutely sailed through years of our testing, proving to be efficient, powerful, and reliable—exactly what an upright vacuum should be.
This machine zaps up crumbs, dust, and hair on both carpet and hard floors, and allows you to easily maneuver between floor types. Like most upright vacuums, it feels a bit more suitable for carpet since the bulkier design can feel rough on hardwood floors.
"For whole-home, deep cleaning, it's hard to beat this vacuum. The swivel steering feature really sets it apart from other upright options, and makes it feel like cleaning is a group project." —Jean B.
The vacuum has swivel steering (when the floor head is particularly flexible for turning corners and reaching around table legs), so it's easy to control while it’s in use. Plus, it subtly propels itself with every push and pull, which we’ve found essential since this vacuum can get tiring during longer cleaning sessions (it’s just shy of 16 pounds, or roughly the weight of a large, adult bowling ball).
There's also an anti-allergen seal and HEPA filter that effectively trap dust—a major win for families with pets and allergies, too. The clear dust bin lets you see what you're capturing in real-time, and it can comfortably hold multiple cleaning sessions’ worth of dirt and dust. And when you’re finally ready to empty it, it releases very easily with the help of two built-in latches.
You may need to cut hair out of the brush roll (that bristled piece in the head of your vacuum that loosens dirt and grime when the vacuum is in use) here and there., but it’s not a deal-breaker for us that this pick is missing one. It is ultimately full of perks and, years later, still has impressive power and performance.
Weight: 15.96 pounds | Cord Length: 25 feet