Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pro

Pros

• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Sealed HEPA filtration and a fully sealed dustbin contain dust and allergens effectively, keeping debris inside the vacuum while suction stays strong over long cleaning sessions.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Performs very well in pet homes, using strong suction and a dedicated pet power brush to pull fur from carpets, upholstery, car interiors, and bare floors with minimal leftover debris.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Compared with premium uprights in the test, the Navigator offers similar basic cleaning at roughly a third of the price, making it an appealing value choice if you can live without high-end features.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  A large roughly half-gallon dust cup gives the Navigator ample capacity for big cleaning jobs before you need to stop and empty it.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Lift-Away capability and a decent tool set let the Navigator handle floors, stairs, upholstery and cars, giving it broad versatility for its low price.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The vacuum typically includes a basic but useful accessory set with a pet brush, crevice tool and lift-away wand, covering most above-floor cleaning tasks without requiring extra purchases.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Lift Away design lets you detach the canister for handheld-style cleaning on stairs, furniture, and other hard-to-reach spaces.
• Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The 30-foot cord offers typical reach for a full-size upright, letting users cover several rooms without changing outlets often.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Simple controls and the Lift Away function keep overall operation straightforward, though hose reach can still limit some above-head cleaning tasks.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Despite some other compromises, edge cleaning is strong, with the head clearing debris close to walls and baseboards without obvious leftover lines.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Despite some limitations with large debris, the Navigator performs very well on pet hair, pulling fur out of carpet fibers effectively in test runs.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Long hair is handled well for the price class, with strands generally making it into the bin instead of wrapping tightly around the brush roll.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Swivel steering and a reasonably balanced body make it easy to guide around furniture and into tighter spaces for most users.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The detachable handheld portion makes stair cleaning easier than with a fixed upright, pairing strong suction with better reach on steps.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Running at about 77 decibels in tests, the Navigator is among the quieter full-size uprights, keeping noise at a comfortable level during routine cleaning.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  The Navigator Pro delivers solid suction and airflow for a budget upright, easily handling everyday dust and pet hair even if it cannot match newer flagships on deep-embedded debris.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  Overall it trades some performance on plush carpet and in crevices for a very low price, landing as a budget upright that is good enough for many homes.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Washable filters and reusable components keep upkeep straightforward, though owners still need to clean filters and empty the dust cup regularly.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Above-floor tools work well on furniture and car interiors, though the limited hose range makes reaching very high or deep areas more challenging.