Shark NV151 Navigator Pro Complete Upright Vacuum
Verdict
The Shark Navigator NV151 offers strong suction, HEPA filtration, and a lightweight body at a budget-friendly price, making it a solid everyday upright for most homes. It is easy to use and performs well on carpets, though it runs a bit noisy and its fixed upright design struggles under low furniture and lacks some of the polish and flexibility of pricier Lift-Away models.
Pros
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Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Comes with a pet power brush, crevice tool, and upholstery tool to cover tight spaces, furniture, and delicate fabrics.
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Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Designed for homes with pets, combining strong suction and dedicated pet tools to pick up stubborn hair on carpets, mattresses, couches, and curtains.
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Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Extendable hose with up to 11 feet of reach lets you tackle stairs, furniture, mattresses, and other above-floor areas effectively.
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9Lightweight build makes carrying and maneuvering easier than many competing uprights.
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA traps fine dust and allergens, keeping debris contained during whole-home cleaning.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7Delivers strong everyday suction on carpets and bare floors, more powerful than many cordless vacuums though a step behind Shark's premium Vertex models.
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Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Simple upright controls and straightforward operation make this vacuum easy for most users to run and steer.
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Hose length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5An extendable hose providing up to about eleven feet of reach helps it access high shelves, curtains, and other distant above-floor spots from a stable base.
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Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Extendable hose and tools give this upright enough reach and control to handle most staircases without needing a second handheld vacuum.
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Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4Pairs powerful suction with hose and tools to move from floors to stairs and upholstery, though the fixed upright body is less versatile under low furniture than Lift-Away models.
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Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.4Large dust cup capacity lets you vacuum longer between empties, which is useful for whole-home cleaning.
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Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.3Offers strong suction and HEPA filtration at a lower price than many Shark uprights, though it lacks some of the premium refinements and features of higher-end models.
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2Widely regarded as a solid, budget-friendly upright that balances strong suction, light weight, and ease of use with a few compromises in polish, noise, and under-furniture reach.
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Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0Lightweight with swivel steering makes it easy to guide, but the fixed upright body limits reach under low furniture.
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Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Removes most debris from low-pile carpets in a pass or two, with only light residue at the edges that extra sweeps can pick up.
Cons
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Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0Some owners find the vacuum louder than expected, reflecting a tradeoff between strong suction and noise.
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Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5Looks like a basic Shark upright and feels less polished than the brand's premium models in overall finish and refinement.
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Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Standard upright body makes it difficult to reach and clean under low furniture and tight spaces compared with Lift-Away designs.
