Let Us Show You How to Compare Shark Vacuums and Find The Right One For You

There are different types of Shark Vacuums available today, and one of the challenges for the first time buyer is figuring out which one to buy. The purpose of this guide is to help you choose the right vacuum, and to start with, your choice has to be based on your needs and budget.

Rotator NV752 Powered Lift-Away TruePet Vacuum	Our favorite for 2016
Bagless Navigator Freestyle Cordless Stick Vacuum (SV1106)	A great value option
Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright (NV356E)	Fantastic value at under $200

In addition you also have to consider the power (in watts), as well as the weight and the cleaning path width. As a consumer you also have to remember that Shark vacuums have different dirt holding capacities and cord lengths. The cord length is especially important if you’re going to use the vacuum extensively, and some are actually cordless.

These vacuum cleaners also have a different number of tools and accessories included, so that’s something you have to consider as well. Other factors you have to take into account are the handling, how well the vacuum works on carpets or other surfaces and its physical dimensions. Oftentimes it’s easy to get carried away by the feature set, but you should consider first your needs above everything else.

You also have to factor in the consumer ratings. One of the advantages of shopping online is you can read user reviews of the product and get an idea of what people thought about it. These reviews are especially important if you’ve never bought one of these vacuums before and want to make sure you get what you need. The higher the consumer ratings are, the more confident you can feel about using it.

Reviews

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright – The Navigator Lift-Away Professional Upright  is equipped with sophisticated cyclonic technology that allows it to absorb dirt in the atmosphere, and it also keeps dirt from getting stuck in the filters. This is an important feature and allows the suction power to remain strong over an extended period.

The Navigator also comes with an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal, and when combined with HEPA filtration allows the Navigator to capture 99.9% of all allergens and dust. Furthermore, the Navigator Lift-Away has a convenient dust cap for heavy cleaning, and it’s more than capable of reaching hard to access corners in your home.

The navigator is also versatile enough to be used in your car, and it comes with a Dust-Away hard floor attachment which gives you a powerful suction that sucks all the dirt and debris in its path, and it removes tiny particles too.

Shark Rocket Ultralight Upright – The Rocket Ultralight Upright  is notable for its impressive feature set, and the fact that it doesn’t lose suction or power. As the name makes clear, the Rocket Ultralight is much lighter than the typical upright vacuum, but it can deep clean carpets just as effectively.

One of the best rated vacuum today, it also comes with swivel steering that gives you precise control, and it makes going around furniture easier. The Rocket can also be used to clean ceilings and can reach narrow spaces with little trouble. The Rocket can be used like a portable vacuum and clean furniture.

Aside from being light, the Rocket incorporates a slim design so it’s more convenient to clean around objects. The package also comes with several accessories and tools like a dusting brush, pet upholstery tool and a crevice tool. Finally, the dust cup is not just spacious but easy to empty as well.

Shark Bagless Navigator Freestyle Cordless Stick Vacuum – The Bagless Navigator Freestyle Cordless Stick Vacuum  is a high performance vacuum cleaner that is designed for cleaning carpets as well as the bare floor. Just like other Shark products, the Cordless Navigator comes with a strong suction power.

The Cordless Stick has two speed settings that are both optimized for carpets and floors. A look at the unit shows that it has a motorized brush that allows it to pull dirt and pet hair that has stuck on floors and carpets. Like the other vacuums here, this unit has swivel steering so it’s easier to maneuver even if there’s a lot of furniture around your house.

For many people though the biggest attraction is the lack of cord. This means you can pick it up and maneuver any way you like without having to worry about the cord behind you.

Shark Rotator NV752 Powered Lift-Away TruePet Vacuum, Bordeaux – The Rotator NV752 Powered Lift-Away TruePet Vacuum gives you continuous cleaning power from floor to ceiling, and like the other Vacuum cleaners here, it makes reaching and cleaning hard to reach places easy. Aside from being convenient to use, the Rotator NV752 is a powerful upright, and the LED lights on the unit helps when cleaning dark corners and getting rid of cobwebs. The handle is illuminated and this helps when you vacuum debris in difficult to reach areas.

The importance of this feature becomes more apparent when you use the upholstery tool. With the LED light the area you’re cleaning is lit up clearly, and the controls are within easy reach so if you have to switch between carpet and hard floors, it’s going to be a breeze. Finally, the Rotator NV752 is a 3-in-1 vacuum that can be used as a portable canister instantly.

Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away  – The Rotator Professional Lift-Away  is another one in the Lift Away Series, and it comes with a portable and detachable canister that makes cleaning around the house a straightforward affair. The dust bin has a generous capacity, and with the Anti-Allegen Complete Seal Technology, 99.9% of allergens and dust will be trapped inside.

One of the problems with most of these vacuums is they’re difficult to maneuver, but the Rotator NV501 is an exception to the rule with its sophisticated swivel system, and it’s quiet too. The NV501 is equipped with a motorized brush roll and it’s designed for floors and carpets.

The NV501 comes with a wide upholstery tool brush, a straight suction floor nozzle, a canister caddy, dusting brush, crevice tool and a pet brush. All these tools can be easily attached to the NV501, which is why it’s always mentioned in any Shark Rotator vs Navigator debate.

Buyers Guide – Is it a Straight Battle – Shark Navigator vs Rotator?

To answer this question you need to understand the differences between the two. To make the comparison simpler, here’s a rundown of their features:

The Rotator

• Equipped with headlights
• Has edge cleaning
• Wider cleaning path than the Navigator
• Enhanced steering
• Dirt container is a bit larger than the Navigator
• More expensive than the Navigator

The Navigator

• Cheaper than the Rotator
• Comes with basic attachments
• Lighter and more compact
• Cleaning path is a bit narrower than the Rotator
• Some models are larger than the Rotator

The bottom line is this: if you’re after more features, the Rotator has the edge, and it comes with several features that raise it above the level of the ordinary vacuum. This isn’t to say the Navigator isn’t any good: in fact the Navigator vacuums are well-designed and should suit most homeowners.

Aside from the features mentioned above, the Rotator and the Navigator share several features. For instance, they both have a 3.1 dry quart capacity, 30’ cord, and both are designed for no suction loss. Both series also incorporate the Sealed Allergy System, HEPA filters, and pet hair pickup. However the Rotator has additional features like carpet deep cleaning, 3 in 1 vac (canister, upright and portable) and headlights.

If you need a powerful vacuum, the Rotator is the answer, but if you want something more affordable without compromising cleaning, the Navigator will do fine. The difference in price depends on where you buy of course, but the Navigator is usually about 25% cheaper.