Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum (NV360)
- Suction Not published
- Runtime Unlimited (corded)
- Design Bagless upright
- Cord 25 ft
- Dust capacity 852 ml
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe: Quick Verdict
The Bottom Line: The low-cost upright Forbes Vetted names Best Upright Vacuum Cleaner: sealed HEPA filtration, a lift-away canister and a $150 price. RTINGS calls it fairly basic, and long hair can wrap the brushroll, but it suits homes with several floor types and multiple levels (Forbes Vetted) for little money.
- You want a sealed-HEPA upright for around $150
- You need a detachable canister for stairs and furniture
- You have a lot of low furniture or would rather go cordless (Forbes Vetted)
- Long hair is a daily issue; a Forbes Vetted tester saw it wrap the brushroll
- Forbes Vetted names it Best Upright Vacuum Cleaner (rating 4.7) and calls it "one of the best values out there"
- A Forbes Vetted tester reports one-pass pickup of rice and crumbs on hardwood and tile, and lifted embedded dirt and hair from medium-pile carpet
- Lift-away canister and swivel steering help on stairs and furniture (Forbes Vetted)
- Shark lists Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with a HEPA filter, a 25 ft cord and a brushroll shutoff for bare floors
- You want a sealed-HEPA upright for around $150
- You need a detachable canister for stairs and furniture
- Long hair wrapped around the brushroll over time, per a Forbes Vetted tester
- Head can be harder to push on high-pile carpet, and the hose could be longer (Forbes Vetted)
- RTINGS describes it as "fairly basic" next to newer, pricier Shark uprights
- You have a lot of low furniture or would rather go cordless (Forbes Vetted)
- Long hair is a daily issue; a Forbes Vetted tester saw it wrap the brushroll
Cleaning Performance Scores
Each criterion is scored on a standardized 10-point scale from manufacturer specs and cited independent tests, following our published methodology.
- Hard Floors 8.8/10 Excellent
Fine-dust and debris pickup on sealed hard floors, from cited tests and spec
- Carpet 8.0/10 Excellent
Embedded debris pickup on low to high pile carpet
- Pet Hair 8.0/10 Excellent
Fur pickup and brushroll tangle resistance
- Edges & Tools 7.8/10 Good
Edge reach plus hose and attachment usefulness above the floor
- App & smart features N/A
Not scored — not applicable to this machine's design
- Value 9.6/10 Exceptional
Criteria performance relative to current street price
In-Depth Notes & Analysis
What independent reviewers say
Forbes Vetted gives the Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe a 4.7 rating and its Best Upright Vacuum Cleaner award, calling it "one of the best values out there" for consistent suction and versatility. A tester reports one-pass pickup of rice and crumbs on hardwood and tile and lifted embedded dirt and hair from medium-pile carpet.
RTINGS has also reviewed the NV360 and describes it as "fairly basic" compared with newer, pricier Shark uprights.
Design and limits
Shark lists a 25 ft cord, a 0.9 qt dust cup, a 5 ft hose, a 9.5 in cleaning path, washable HEPA and foam filters, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and a five-year limited warranty, at 14.42 lb.
Forbes Vetted notes long hair wrapped the brushroll over time and the head is harder to push on high-pile carpet. It suggests skipping it if you own a lot of low furniture or prefer cordless.
Technical Specifications & Evidence
Every metric listed below is tagged with its origin to ensure complete transparency in our review process.
| Metric | Value | Source / Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Forbes Vetted award | Best Upright Vacuum Cleaner | Verified Lab Citation |
| Forbes Vetted rating | 4.7 / 5 | Verified Lab Citation |
| Weight | 14.42 lb | Manufacturer Spec |
| Cord length | 25 ft | Manufacturer Spec |
| Dust cup capacity | 0.9 qt | Manufacturer Spec |
| Hose length | 5 ft | Manufacturer Spec |
| Cleaning path | 9.5 in | Manufacturer Spec |
| Input power | 1,200 W | Manufacturer Spec |
| Filtration | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal + washable HEPA and foam filters | Manufacturer Spec |
| Warranty | 5-year limited | Manufacturer Spec |
| Price | $149.99 (reduced from $199.99) | Manufacturer Spec |
| Power Source | Corded (mains), unlimited runtime | Manufacturer Spec |
| Design | Bagless upright | Manufacturer Spec |
| Cord Length | 25 ft | Manufacturer Spec |
How the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Compares
Side-by-side comparison against leading competitors in the corded uprights & canisters category.
| Model | Price | Score | Suction | Design | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This review Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum (NV360) | $149.99 | 8.5/10 | Not published | Bagless upright | — |
| SEBO Airbelt D4 Premium Canister Vacuum | $1,449 | 9.2/10 | Not published | Bagged canister | — |
| Shark PowerDetect Upright Vacuum with DuoClean Detect (AZ4002) | $599.99 | 9.1/10 | Not published | Bagless upright | — |
| Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra | $400 | 9.0/10 | Not published | Bagless upright | — |
How We Evaluated the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
We have not measured the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe ourselves. Its score is built from:
- Manufacturer specifications, labelled as specs throughout this review.
- Independent third-party test results, each linked to its source.
- Six weighted criteria: pet hair, hardwood, carpet, edges, app and value.
Learn more about our strict editorial guidelines and scoring methodology.
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Final Verdict
At $149.99, the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum (NV360) delivers excellent overall performance (8.5/10).
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