Shark Upright Vacuum, Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe with Large Dust Cup Capacity, HEPA Filter, Swivel Steering, Upholstery Tool & Crevice Tool, Blue, NV360

I actually was in the market for a new vacuum as there were parts breaking on my Bissell 2999. (Dust buildup inside the motor housing leading to bearing whine, brush roller wear that required modification to prevent additional damage, as well as handle damage that prevented the vacuum handle from staying locked in place and later being unable to be removed as it got jammed slightly at an angle.)Moving on, this is actually a step up, despite having got it at a substantially lower price (99 dollars verse the original Bissell 2999 price being around 200 dollars.) I wanted something that people praised for higher reliability, and this advertised a limited 5 year warranty. I got it, because 99 for a well reviewed vacuum was excellent in idea. I then looked at reviews all over the internet only to find out more and more that the Shark NV360 was way better than expected.My only caveats to date are that it has a smaller agitator head, and that it doesn't come with a agitator attachment, you'd need to get the Pro version NV356E to get the agitator attachment. It does come with a smaller crevasse tool and a very functional upholstery tool that also worked very very well on the stairs.Suction on this vacuum is amazing. Especially compared to my Bissell 2999. I have Hoover and Bissell Vacuums, and the 2999 was better than my previous vacuums, but oddly not better than this current one from Shark, the NV360 just to keep things clear. The hose diameter is larger, and that typically means less pressure for most vacuums, however, that is not the case here. You really need to be careful when using the attachments as it will suck up a sock you may have got too close too and it'll all be too fast to recover from anywhere other than the dust bin.Emptying the dustbin is more involved than my Bissell and Hoover vacuums, where a single button press allows you to pull the bin from its' resting place. In the case of the Shark, you will need to undo two latches that secure the bin in place, but while I thought this would be a bigger problem it has not been. Installing the bin has been a bigger issue than removing it but the process is still really simple. The dual latch does offer the better seal though as it allows for more uniform pressure on the seal under neath and keeps the dust flowing down. It does seem that the foam prefilter would need more cleans than my Bissell 2999 required, but I found that dust released from the Bissell system would agitate my nose a touch, because allergies, while I have had zero incidents of that with the shark. (The Bissell 2999 was still the best I had before I got this NV360 for allergies I experienced, I just thought it was because it was kicking something up but dust patterns formed later in its' life showing it was some dust leakage.)Moving this around is easier than the Bissell 2999 as well, but that is partially because the base is smaller. Both were swivel style vacuums but the NV360 does better on tighter turns than the Bissell. The smaller head seems to also focus more of the dust into the dust bin. Going over areas the Bissell seamed done with, I found that there was still a ton of dirt and dust embedded into the carpet even after 8 passes with the Bissell. I only knew there was more because even though I wasn't getting anything more on the 8th pass with the Bissell, going over the same area with the NV360 showed there was still a lot of dust left in the carpet. The Bissell did get all the dog hair though and there was only dust and dirt that the shark was able to extract. (This also lead me to do a carpet clean though, as I have a Bissel carpet cleaner that I really like and I finished the job with that.)My lesson learned though is that even with a great vacuum like the Shark or my previous best Bissell, you may have to vacuum more often than every 3-4 days as that dirt just keeps getting deeper if you dont.Moving on, I am actually very impressed and absolutely can recommend this vacuum to anyone who needs something better. I absolutely can recommend it to anyone who has allergies like me as well. Best vacuum to date. Side note though, when researching vacuums, I did find that the Shark Stratos and Rotator options are more amazing when it comes to airflow and pressure as well as large objects and long hair, but they are between 200 and 300 dollars. For me this is the best option for now, especially seeing it was only 99 dollars when I got it.

Ordered for prime day and immediately opened and tried it upon delivery. I could not believe the amount of dog hair and dust it pulled from the carpets and rugs- and I am very diligent about vacuuming and sweeping. I emptied the canister after every room. It looks like my carpets have been cleaned! Suction is strong and the weight is light and easy to manage. Lift away feature is so helpful- especially when using the attachment to reach small spaces or use the attachment for couch cushions.

For me, 4 stars instead of 5 because Shark cheaped out and dropped the excellent front lights on my previous Navigator, which died after 5 years (I guess that's less than ideal for wear, too). I live in a poorly lit, shaded house. On darker, cloudy days, those lights were terrific to show me otherwise hidden dirt and bits of pet hair. I just completed my first vaccuming with this new one, and missed the lights very badly. The other negative is hair and dirt is more easily lodged near the top of the now-smaller dirt recepticle, so emptying it was more of a chore than on my previous Shark. On the big plus side, it's still got powerful suction and did an even better job getting dirt out of cut pile carpets than the previous Shark...still great with pet hair (3 pooches), 25 ft cord is a tad short, but not bad. All in all, it's a great value at its reasonable pricing. Oh, another plus...the ability to turn off the brush cuts way down on accidentally sucking in carpet fringes, etc onto the rollers. BOTTOM LINE: I think this is a fine value and performs very well, but I would have searched more carefully for a CR high rated upright WITH lights if I knew the new Navigator no longer had them. That IS a big minus, to me.

We bought this three months ago, primarily on the advice of the New York Times' Wirecutter, which has recommended the Shark NV352 to its readers for the past 10 years. I waited three months, using the vacuum usually twice a week, before writing this review.Simply put, this is an outstanding machine for less than $200. A few months after we got our golden retriever puppy in summer 2022, clumps of hair started showing up on our hardwoods and collecting in not-so-tidy little piles, We got a backpack style vacuum that does great on our hardwoods but can't begin to work dog hair and other debris out of rug in the great room.Enter the Shark NV352. The difference is the amount of suction this baby generates. It does the trick on our hardwoods, our biggest rug and some smaller ruggables and mats. I usually turn down the suction (conveniently located) when I vacuum the smaller ruggables so they don't bunch.Besides being powerful, this vacuum is light (I can lift it with a single finger), easy to maneuver and almost fun to use. It's simple to separate the vacuum from its brushroll so you can use the crevice attachment in more hard-to-reach spots. When not in use, we stash our Shark in there hallway coat closet for easy access.Since an honest review should consider what might not be so great, I will mention two items:1) Emptying the canister is messy and something not to do inside your house. I use that waste basket in the garage. Some of the hair from the above-mentioned golden retriever gets stuck and has to be dislodged. I also give the canister a gentle wipe with a semi-damp paper towel before simple reassembly.2) The power cord isn't that long. I have to plug and unplug four times to reach everywhere in our singe-story home. I know nothing about electrical matters, so I wonder if there is some restriction on cord length because of the electricity needed for such powerful suction. If not, another 10 feet of cord would be nice.Aside from those two minor points, I have nothing but praise for the Shark NV352.In fact, I haven't used our backpack vacuum since the Shark was delivered less than 24 hours after I ordered it.