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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 vs Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.1). Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 is best for: Homes with a mix of hard floors and low-pile carpet, and allergy-conscious buyers who want sealed HEPA filtration. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #2 in Best Upright Vacuum

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360

4.1

1 source$149.99as of Oct 11

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 is solid value, with the Lift-Away feature, washable filters, and decent performance across floor types. Reviewers noted it is well-built for its price range and picks up debris effectively, though it does not turn sharply and the power cord is short. Some users found the brushroll tangles with pet hair, and the vacuum's balance makes it somewhat unstable when upright. Buyers who want an affordable, multi-floor vacuum with good filtration are the fit; anyone who needs superior edge cleaning or sharp maneuverability is not.

Strengths

— Lift-Away feature allows for easy access to stairs and vehicle interiors
— Three washable filters including a HEPA filter
— Quiet operation compared to many vacuums in its class

Watch-outs

— Short power cord at 25 feet, per TechGearLab

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Upright Vacuum

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

4.2

2 sources$529.99as of Oct 16

The Shark Stratos AZ3002 is a corded upright with a dual-roller DuoClean head, a HEPA seal and a Lift-Away pod for above-floor cleaning. TechGearLab named it Best Overall in its upright test with a score of 81, picking up 97% of test debris on low-pile carpet and hardwood. TechRadar, after a year of use, rated it 4 out of 5. Both note limits: average results on shag carpet and pet hair (TechGearLab), and no Auto mode plus a self-propelled head that can run away from you (TechRadar).

Strengths

— Picked up 97% of test debris on both low-pile carpet and hardwood, per TechGearLab
— Aced TechGearLab's filtration test with its HEPA filter
— Lift-Away pod and wand reach under furniture and into tight corners

Watch-outs

— Only average on thick shag carpet and pet hair (64% in TechGearLab's pet hair test)
— No Auto mode, and the self-propelled head can feel like it is running away, per TechRadar
— Heavy and bulky next to a stick vacuum, per TechRadar

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How they stack up

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 shares the lift-away design and HEPA filter of the Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352, with a 1.2-dry-quart dustbin against the NV352's less than a quart. Its 25-foot cord is shorter than the 27 ft of the Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 and the 35 feet of the Dyson Ball Animal 3. At 12.5 lb it is lighter than both.

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

At 16.6 lb it is a little lighter than the Dyson Ball Animal 3 (17.3 lb) but heavier than the Shark Navigator NV360 (12.5 lb). It costs considerably more than the Navigator NV360 and NV352 and the Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360	Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002
Dust Capacity	1.2 dry quarts	—
Cord Length	25 feet	30 ft
Weight	12.5 lb	16.6 lb
Motor Type	1200W, 10 Amps, 120V	—
Model	—	AZ3002
Type	—	Corded upright with Lift-Away
Filtration	—	HEPA
Dustbin Capacity	—	1.4 L
Noise	—	77 dBA (TechGearLab)
Brushroll	—	DuoClean dual rollers with PowerFins

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