Shark Vacuum Value Picks: Navigator, Rotator and Rocket

Best for
Pet homes wanting headlights and Lift-Away

The Shark UV730 Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum is a renewed unit that adds the modern touches missing from the older Navigators. LED headlights on the nozzle show hidden debris, swivel steering handles tight spots, and brushroll shutoff lets you move from deep carpet cleaning to gentler bare-floor cleaning. The pod lifts away for stairs, upholstery and furniture.

It uses Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology with a HEPA filter, and the listing mentions a pet multi-tool and pet crevice tool. The title names a PowerFins HairPro self-cleaning brushroll, though the feature bullets do not describe it further. The dust cup holds 0.8 quarts, slightly less than the NV360, and there are two power levels. Pick this over the NV360 if headlights and pet tools matter to you and you are comfortable with a renewed unit.

• Lift-Away pod for above-floor cleaning
• LED headlights
• HEPA with Complete Seal
• 0.8-quart dust cup

Best for
Basic whole-home cleaning on a renewed unit

The Shark NV380 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright is another renewed Navigator, sold with a 1-year extended protection plan per the description. It offers the core Lift-Away design, swivel steering, and a sealed system with a HEPA filter that the listing says traps over 99.9 percent of dust and allergens inside the vacuum. Upholstery and crevice tools come in the box.

The spec table is unreliable here. It lists capacity as 14 pounds and filter type as foam, which conflicts with the HEPA filter named in the features. The listing describes a large dust cup without giving a volume. It lacks the headlights of the UV730 and the pet-specific brushrolls of the Rotator and DuoClean models, so it suits someone who wants a straightforward upright for carpets and floors. For households where pet hair is the main battle, our Shark vacuums for pet hair roundup goes deeper.

Best for
Heavy pet hair and odor control

The Shark LA701 Rotator Pet Lift-Away ADV is the pet specialist here, also renewed. Its DuoClean PowerFins HairPro setup uses two brushrolls to pick up dirt, debris and hair, and the description says the self-cleaning brushroll prevents hair wrap. Odor Neutralizer Technology, with an included cartridge, helps keep the home smelling fresh.

It adds LED headlights, advanced swivel steering, a HEPA filter with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal, and a 12-inch cleaning path. Included tools are a duster crevice tool, pet multi-tool and precision duster. The capacity is listed as 5.3 cubic feet, which is clearly not a dust-cup figure, so the listing does not reliably specify capacity. Choose it if you have shedding pets and want odor control; skip it if you do not need those features.

• DuoClean PowerFins HairPro brushrolls
• Odor Neutralizer Technology cartridge
• LED headlights and 12-inch cleaning path

Best for
Buyers who know the UV850 already

The Shark UV850 Performance Lift-Away ADV DuoClean is a renewed upright whose listing is very thin. The title names DuoClean PowerFins, a self-cleaning brushroll, pet hair pickup and a HEPA filter, while the spec table lists a foam filter, 1.9 quarts of capacity, 80 dB noise, four wheels and one power level. The description simply reads “Shark UV850.”

With so little detail, the listing does not specify included tools, headlights or odor features. It makes sense for a buyer who already knows the UV850 and wants the DuoClean brushroll with the largest capacity figure in this group. Anyone who wants a clearly documented feature set is better served by the LA701 or UV730.

Best for
First upright for carpet and hard floors

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum NV360 is the only upright here that is not listed as renewed. It is the classic Navigator: strong multi-surface suction, a Lift-Away pod for stairs and furniture, swivel steering, brushroll shutoff and a HEPA filter with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal. The listing notes the filter is washable and explains how to rinse and air dry it for 24 hours.

The feature list gives a 0.9-quart dust cup while the spec table says 0.9 liters; either way, it is in the same range as the UV730. The box includes an upholstery tool and a crevice tool. It lacks headlights and a self-cleaning brushroll, but it is the straightforward, new-in-box choice for carpet and hard floors, and it suits first-time buyers and anyone who prefers not to buy renewed.

• Washable HEPA filter
• 0.9-quart dust cup
• Brushroll shutoff
• Upholstery and crevice tools

Best for
Apartments and quick pet-hair pickups

The Shark HV302 Rocket Pet Corded Stick vacuum weighs under 9 pounds and converts to a handheld with one button. It is corded, so there is no battery to run down, and swivel steering plus a low profile helps it reach under furniture. The handheld hangs from a hook on the bottom of the wand for storage.

The trade-offs are clear: a small 0.31-quart dust cup and washable foam filters rather than HEPA. The box includes a crevice tool, pet multi-tool and precision duster. It is ideal for apartments, dorms or a second vacuum for quick pet-hair cleanups upstairs. If you want something even smaller for the car and couch, see our guide to the Shark handheld vacuum range.