The Best Shark Upright Vacuums of June 2023: Rankings

SHARK’S ULTRA-POWERFUL VACUUM: The Vertex is an ultra-powerful vacuum, with incredible suction and innovative cleaning technologies.

SELF-CLEANING BRUSHROLL: Engineered for more pet hair pickup with no hair wrap (vs. Shark bristle nozzles).

DUOCLEAN POWERFINS: A PowerFins brushroll and a soft roller combine on all floors. Continuous cleaning contact to dig deep into carpets, directly engage floors, and pick up more in every pass. (vs. original DuoClean).

POWERED LIFT-AWAY: Detachable pod for motorized cleaning under furniture or detach the nozzle to clean above the floor, on upholstery, furniture, stairs, and more.

PERFECT FOR PETS: Includes a self-cleaning Pet Power Brush for deep cleaning with no hair wrap and a Pet Crevice Tool to remove pet hair from hard-to-reach spaces like corners, ceilings, and between couch cushions.

ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL: Works with HEPA filter to trap 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner. (Based on ASTM F1977 of particles .3 microns or larger.)

LARGE-CAPACITY DUST CUP: 1-quart dust cup for longer cleaning sessions.

ACTIVE GLIDE TECHNOLOGY: Smooth maneuverability on hard floors and carpets while maintaining powerful suction.

LED HEADLIGHTS: Powerful lights on the nozzle reveal hidden debris and pet hair around your home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Shark Vertex Upright Vacuum, Pet Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush & Self-Cleaning Pet Power Brush.

DuoClean PowerFins: A PowerFin roller and a soft roller combine on all floors. Continuous cleaning contact to dig deep into carpets, directly engage floors, and pick up more in every pass. (vs. original DuoClean)

Self-cleaning brushroll for powerful pet hair pickup with no hair wrap.

Engineered to pick up more hair with no hair wrap (vs. shark bristle nozzles)

Lift-Away the detachable pod with the easy-to-use pod-release pedal to clean stairs, furniture, and everywhere in your home.

Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter trap 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner. (Based on ASTM F1977 of particles .3 microns or larger.)

A lighter pod than Shark's best-selling Lift-Away, with more suction for versatile whole-home cleaning. (weight and suction vs. NV351, suction measured at the hose.)

Powerful LED headlights on the nozzle reveal hidden debris around your home.

Advanced Swivel Steering lets you easily maneuver your vacuum in and out of tight spaces, in corners, around furniture, and more.

Includes tools to tackle stubborn pet hair and hard-to-reach spaces.

Includes: Crevice Tool, Pet Multi-Tool, Self-Cleaning Pet Power Brush

2-IN-1 POWERED LIFT-AWAY TECHNOLOGY: Allows you to lift the pod away to deep-clean hard-to-reach areas, like under furniture, while the powered brushroll keeps spinning.

ADVANCED SWIVEL STEERING: Easily maneuver your vacuum to get in and out of tight spaces, in corners, around furniture, and more.

ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL: Works with a HEPA filter to trap 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner. (Based on ASTM F1977 of particles .3 microns or larger.)

LARGE-CAPACITY DUST CUP: 0.88-quart capacity for longer cleaning sessions. Easily remove dust cup to empty debris in seconds.

LED HEADLIGHTS: Powerful lights on the nozzle reveal hidden debris and pet hair around your home.

MULTI-SURFACE CLEANING: Fingertip controls allow you to easily switch from Hard Floor to Carpet mode.

PERFECT FOR PETS: Includes a self-cleaning Pet Power Brush, designed to remove pet hair and ground-in dirt from carpeted stairs and upholstery.

UPHOLSTERY TOOL: Picks up pet hair and debris from curtains, lampshades, and other delicate fabrics, as well as shelves, tables, and walls.

CREVICE TOOL: Access corners, baseboards, tight spaces, and ceilings for versatile cleaning.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum, Upholstery Tool, Pet Power Brush & Crevice Tool.

SELF-CLEANING BRUSHROLL: Engineered for more pet hair pickup with no hair wrap (vs. Shark bristle nozzles)..Voltage:120 volts. Wattage : 1200 watts

LIFT-AWAY FUNCTIONALITY: Detachable pod for cleaning under furniture or detach the nozzle to clean above the floor, on upholstery, furniture, stairs, and more.

ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL TECHNOLOGY: Works with a HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner.

PERFECT FOR PETS: The Pet Crevice Tool removes pet hair from hard-to-reach spaces like corners, ceilings, and between couch cushions.

SWIVEL STEERING: Easily maneuver your vacuum to get in and out of tight spaces, in corners, around furniture, and more.

UPHOLSTERY TOOL: Picks up pet hair and debris from curtains, lampshades, and other delicate fabrics, as well as shelves, tables, and walls.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum, Upholstery Tool, Pet Crevice Tool, & Owner’s Guide.

LIFT-AWAY FUNCTIONALITY: Detachable pod for cleaning under furniture or detach the nozzle to clean above the floor, on upholstery, furniture, stairs, and more.

ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL TECHNOLOGY: Works with a HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner.

ADVANCED SWIVEL STEERING: Easily maneuver your vacuum to get in and out of tight spaces, in corners, around furniture, and more.

LED HEADLIGHTS: Powerful lights on the nozzle reveal hidden debris and pet hair around your home.

WIDE UPHOLSTERY TOOL: The wide cleaning path helps remove pet hair, dust, and large debris from mattresses, couches, curtains, lampshades, and other delicate upholstered surfaces.

DUSTING BRUSH: Dust and clean delicate surfaces, like fans, blinds, lampshades, and keyboards.

CREVICE TOOL: Great for cleaning tight spaces, between couch cushions, and in hard-to-reach areas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Rotator Professional Lift-Away Upright Vacuum, Wide Upholstery Tool, Dusting Brush & Crevice Tool.

Self-cleaning brushroll for powerful pet hair pickup with no hair wrap.

Use as an upright vacuum for powerful floor and carpet cleaning. Or for more portability, detach the pod to go into Lift-Away mode to easily clean, above-floor areas like furniture and stairs.

Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter traps over 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner.

Swivel Steering provides effortless maneuverability for cleaning hard-to-reach areas.

Suction control slider to manage suction power from hard floors to carpets.

An easily removable, bagless dust cup for quick emptying.

Extra tools included for tight spaces, stubborn pet hair and upholstery.

The manual shows the “ZU560 series” -manual is accurate for both ZU560 & ZU561, but it is the ZU561 that is in the box.

LIFT-AWAY: Lift away the pod to clean under furniture. Or detach the nozzle to clean above the floor, on upholstery, furniture, stairs, and more.

ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL: Works with a HEPA filter to trap 99.9%* of dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner. (*Based on ASTM F1977 of particles .3 microns or larger.)

BRUSHROLL SHUTOFF: Instantly switch from more maneuverability on deep carpets to gentle bare floor cleaning.

PERFECT FOR PET OWNERS: Picks up pet hair and loose debris. Powerfully deep-cleans dander out of upholstery and other surfaces.

SWIVEL STEERING: Easily maneuver your vacuum in and out of tight spaces, in corners, around furniture, and more.

EXTRA-LARGE-CAPACITY DUST CUP: 2.2-quart capacity for longer cleaning sessions. Easily remove the dust cup to empty debris in seconds.

CREVICE TOOL: Access corners, baseboards, tight spaces, and ceilings for versatile cleaning.

DUSTING BRUSH: Dust and clean delicate surfaces, like fans, blinds, lampshades, and keyboards.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: Navigator Professional Upright Vacuum, Pet Power Brush, Dusting Brush, and 8" Crevice Tool.

POWERFUL SUCTION: Thorough deep carpet cleaning, and powerful pet hair pickup on all surfaces.

LIGHTWEIGHT VERSATILITY: Ultra-lightweight and converts into a handheld vacuum for versatile floor-to-ceiling cleaning.

PERFECT FOR PETS: Includes specialized pet tools that capture embedded pet hair on all surfaces, while extending reach into hard-to-access areas.

XL DUST CUP CAPACITY: The 0.68-quart dust cup allows for extended cleaning without interruption.

LED HEADLIGHTS: Powerful lights on the handheld vacuum and nozzle reveal hidden debris and pet hair around your home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Shark Rocket Pet Plus Corded Stick Vacuum, Pet Multi-Tool & Pet Crevice Tool.

Lift-Away: Lift Away the detachable pod and easily clean, above-floor areas like stairs and furniture.

Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology and a HEPA filter trap dust and allergens inside the vacuum.

Powerful, lightweight, and versatile at only 14 lbs.

Brushroll shutoff allows you to instantly switch from deep carpet cleaning to gentle bare floor cleaning.

Swivel Steering for excellent control to maneuver around furniture.

Upholstery Tool, and two lengths of Crevice Tool included for versatile cleaning.

POWERFUL SUCTION: Deep-clean carpets and tackle bare floors with multi-surface powerful suction.

LIFT-AWAY FUNCTIONALITY: Detachable pod for cleaning under furniture or detach the nozzle to clean above the floor, on upholstery, furniture, stairs, and more.

ANTI-ALLERGEN COMPLETE SEAL TECHNOLOGY: Works with a HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens inside the vacuum cleaner.

PERFECT FOR PETS: Powerful pet hair pickup attachments like the upholstery tool make cleaning pet hair a breeze.

SWIVEL STEERING: Easily maneuver your vacuum in and out of tight spaces, in corners, around furniture, and more.

BRUSHROLL SHUTOFF: Feature allows you to instantly switch from deep carpet cleaning to gentle bare floor cleaning.

LARGE-CAPACITY DUST CUP: 0.9-quart capacity for longer cleaning sessions. Easily remove dust cup to empty debris in seconds.

WHAT’S INCLUDED: Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum, Upholstery Tool & Crevice Tool.