Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352
Verdict
The Shark Navigator NV352 is an extremely lightweight, carpet-strong budget upright with solid suction and useful lift-away tools, but in this comparison its airflow at the head, large-debris handling, and hard-floor performance are edged out by the Kenmore Intuition. It remains a good pick if you want an affordable, bagless alternative and are willing to live with hair tangles, a shorter cord, and average performance on heavy hard-floor messes.
Pros
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0Like the NV360, the NV352 uses a sealed HEPA canister system that keeps fine dust from leaking back into the air, making it a strong option for allergy-conscious buyers on a budget.
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0Noticeably lighter than most uprights and even about 10 ounces lighter than the Intuition, making it easy to carry across large areas and up stairs.
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Matches the Intuition with a perfect score in medium-pile deep-clean tests, effectively removing embedded sand from carpet.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Owners with pets find the Navigator Lift-Away very capable at pulling fur from carpets and bare floors, making it a strong low-cost option for managing everyday shedding.
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
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Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5The Lift-Away canister detaches into a lighter pod so users can carry it onto stairs or around tight spaces while still using the hose and tools for above-floor cleaning.
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Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5The Lift-Away design and included hose tools let it switch between floors, stairs, and above-floor jobs, giving it versatile use around the home.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
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Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
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Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5A roughly 25 foot cord is adequate for smaller rooms but requires more outlet changes than the Intuition’s longer lead.
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Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5Picks up fine and heavy debris well on hard floors for its class, though like the Intuition it can reach limits with heavier loads where the wand may be needed.
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5Fixed-height intake gates handle typical large debris reasonably well but can struggle more than the Intuition’s larger gates with very bulky particles.
Cons
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Area Rug Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Lack of height adjustment can make thick carpets or shag rugs hard to push, but the suction release valve helps reduce resistance when needed on these surfaces.
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Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
