Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 vs Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator

Quick take: The Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator costs $10 less.

SpecShark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator
Price~$150~$140
TypeUprightUpright
SuctionNot disclosedNot disclosed
BatteryCordedCorded
Navigation——
FiltrationWashable HEPA + foam filters—
CordlessNoNo
BaggedNoNo
Noise——
Dustbin0.9 qt—
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions11.73 x 14.49 x 24.53 in—
Weight14.42 lbs12 lbs
Warranty5 years—

Pros & cons

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360

  • ✓Deep-cleans carpet as well as uprights costing twice the price
  • ✓Lift-Away pod detaches for stairs, upholstery, and car interiors
  • ✓Washable HEPA + foam filters — no recurring filter costs
  • ✓Brushroll shutoff prevents scattering debris on hard floors
  • ✓5-year warranty is unusually long for a $150 machine
  • ✓Swivel steering makes it easy to snake around furniture
  • ✗Tips over easily when using the hose or wand
  • ✗0.9-qt dust cup needs emptying mid-clean in pet households
  • ✗No headlights and no automatic carpet sensing
  • ✗Fine dust cakes in the cup and filters — expect monthly rinsing
  • ✗Heavier than it looks at 14+ lbs

Kenmore FeatherLite MAX Bagless Upright Vacuum with Hair Eliminator

  • ✓12 lb is light for a full-size upright
  • ✓Hair Eliminator brushroll is built to resist hair wrap
  • ✓Bagless, so there are no bags to buy
  • ✓$139.99 list price undercuts most branded uprights
  • ✗Suction, dust-cup size, filtration and warranty are not published
  • ✗Corded, unlike Kenmore's $350 Elite Litening
  • ✗Bagless cup is emptied by hand, where Kenmore's $190 Intuition Lift-Up seals dust in bags