Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 Vacuum Review

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe has an okay build quality. It's made of mostly hard plastic except for its metal wand. There's a matte grip on the top of the handle, and the dirt compartment is made from clear plastic. However, the vacuum doesn't seem very sturdy, and the dirt compartment feels like it could crack if dropped. You also can't remove the brushroll or its cover, which makes accessing this part more difficult. That being said, the vacuum is easy to assemble and put back together.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away DLX is mediocre to maintain. There are a few parts that need ongoing maintenance. There's also a lot of small doors and switches that you have to open in order to access different parts of the vacuum.

• Dirt compartment: The dirt compartment can be unclipped from the vacuum body. It can be opened from the top or bottom by pressing the unlock buttons. Shark recommends emptying this compartment after each use.
• Lint screen: You can access the lint screen when you unlock the dirt compartment's top lid. This part needs occasional cleaning.
• Brushroll: The brushroll can't be removed, so it isn't very easiest to clean. You can remove the vacuum head from the vacuum body and flip the head over. Whenever necessary, you can use scissors or your hands to remove hair wraps and other debris.
• Pre-motor filters: The filters are accessible when you remove the dirt compartment. There are a foam and a felt filter that should be cleaned every three months with lukewarm water.
• Post-motor (HEPA) filter: You can access the HEPA filter by removing the front cover on the vacuum. You should clean it once every two years with lukewarm water.

You must air dry any part that's washed with water for at least 24 hours before using it again. If you prefer an upright vacuum that's easier to maintain, look into the Hoover WindTunnel 2 Whole House Rewind.

There are virtually no recurring costs with the Shark Navigator Lift-Away DLX. There's a discrepancy between the product's written description which says the HEPA filter should be replaced every six months, and the manual, which says that this filter should be washed once every two years. As the manual is the most current and up to date version, we have reported the manual's replacement time. The pre-motor filters are also washable and as long as they're well-maintained, they shouldn't need to be replaced.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe is decently easy to store. It has onboard storage for its upholstery tool and crevice tool on its accessory holder. You can also remove the accessory holder if you want.

The Shark NV360 has a good dirt compartment. It's decently big and there's a line to indicate its maximum capacity.

• Vacuum body
• Main head
• Wand
• Hose with handle
• Small hose
• Dirt compartment
• Turbo brush
• Crevice tool
• Upholstery tool
• Pre-motor filters
• Post-motor HEPA filter
• User guide

The Shark NV360 has a disappointing range. Its cord length is fairly long but its hose length is quite short, which can be inconvenient when cleaning a car.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe has alright portability. It's a bit heavy but luckily, it has a carrying handle, which makes it easy to take with you to another floor.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 doesn't have a battery.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 has a couple of quality of life features. It has two floor-type adjustment levels: 'Bare Floor I' which is for cleaning bare floors like hardwood or tile, and 'Brushroll ON II', which is designed to clean carpet. There's also a suction release control on the handle. You can open it if you find the vacuum is getting stuck on carpet and rugs.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 comes with a couple of tools and brushes including a crevice and upholstery tool. There's also an onboard tool holder that the wand can clip onto.

You can use this vacuum in its upright position or as a handheld vacuum with its wand and hose.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe has decent performance on bare floors. It has no problem picking up small debris like rice, but it struggles a bit more to pick up pet hair. It also has a problem with large debris like cereal as the vacuum head may just go over them instead of picking them up.

The Shark NV360 is great on low-pile carpet. It's able to pick up all pet hair and a good amount of small and large debris. However, it may take multiple passes to fully clean up a mess.

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe has impressive performance on high-pile carpet. It's easily able to pick up pet hair and a good amount of small and large debris. However, just like its performance on low-pile carpet, it may take you several passes to fully clean a mess or spill.

The Shark NV360 has mediocre maneuverability. The rotating head can navigate a room well, but the vacuum's body is a little bulky, which can make it harder to fit in tight areas. The vacuum head is quite high and it can have a hard time reaching under tight spaces. The dirt compartment can also get in the way of reaching these areas as it's also quite big. If you need to clean under a couch, you have to crouch and use its alternative configuration, which isn't convenient. The vacuum also gets stuck on tassels and it can move rugs around when its suction release is open. It's better for cleaning furniture, though, especially as you detach the vacuum head from the body and you can carry the vacuum.

The Shark NV360 doesn't have any automation features.