Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed vs BISSELL PowerForce Helix

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
BISSELL PowerForce Helix

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Our Verdict

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed

BISSELL PowerForce Helix

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed is better than the BISSELL PowerForce Helix. The Shark feels better built, incurs virtually no recurring costs, has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, and delivers significantly better performance on bare floors. It's also much easier to maneuver, with a 'Lift-Away' design that enables you to pick up and carry its canister body independently of its upright portion. This design makes it easier to clean countertops and shelves with its wand and selection of attachments. Conversely, the BISSELL has a larger dustbin and weighs less. Its floorhead also offers five levels of height adjustment, unlike the Shark's fixed-height head.

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Variants

  • UV725 (Gray)
  • ZU560 (Plasma Blue)
  • PowerForce Helix (Black/Blue)
  • PowerForce Helix (Black/Purple)

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Gray
UV725
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PowerForce Helix
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Plasma Blue
ZU560
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Black/Purple
PowerForce Helix
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Red Peony
ZU561
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.0
6.6

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Maneuverability 
 

6.5
5.5

Cracks 
 

6.0
5.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
6.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
5.5

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

6.5
7.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFK560
1608225

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHEPA560
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

7.2
7.1

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.67" (116.0 cm)
43.50" (110.5 cm)

Width 
 

12.01" (30.5 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.93" (30.3 cm)
14.76" (37.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.8
8.0

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.30 gal (1.15 L)
0.40 gal (1.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Range 
 

6.7
6.1

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

24.74 ft (7.5 m)
22.97 ft (7.0 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.61 ft (1.10 m)
3.48 ft (1.06 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.25 ft (0.38 m)
1.25 ft (0.38 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Total Range 
 

28.08 ft (8.56 m)
25.89 ft (7.89 m)
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Portability 
 

7.2
8.0

Total Weight 
 

13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
10.36 lbs (4.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.91 lbs (1.32 kg)
1.63 lbs (0.74 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
No

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
No

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
5.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
6.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Suction 
 

2.7
3.3

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

71.8 inH₂O (17.89 kPa)
55.0 inH₂O (13.69 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.0 inH₂O (0.25 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.6 inH₂O (0.16 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Switch 1. Floor", (Brushroll Head)
Dial Setting "bare floor I"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.6
8.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

66.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
77.3 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.0
7.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.3 dBA
81.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

76.8 dBA
78.6 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

6.5
5.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
7.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

6.0
5.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Check Price

Gray
UV725
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Black/Blue
PowerForce Helix
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Plasma Blue
ZU560
Amazon.com
Black/Purple
PowerForce Helix
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Red Peony
ZU561
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed

BISSELL PowerForce Helix

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