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Shark makes the best vacuum cleaners in the industry. It is an indisputable fact. Every homeowner knows it. As if that is not enough, they are constantly trying to improve their models to meet their client’s expectations and give them the best experience with the latest technologies. Their products are a rare combination of great designs and powerful performance. One is not compromised at the expense of the other. They provide great value at unbeatable prices.

Shark has two types of upright vacuum cleaners, the Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away and the Shark Navigator Lift-Away and we are going to review them both and let you decide which one is better for you since it suits your needs better.

Shark Rotator

The shark professional lift away vacuum cleaner is not your everyday vacuum cleaner. It instantly converts from an upright cleaner to a portable one. With it, you can comfortably reach any nook and cranny, be it stairs, corners ceilings or even between the sofa seats. It comes with so many attachments that no matter what your job is, you will definitely have the right brush for it.

Features:

- Lift away technology, detaching the lightweight pod with just the push of a button making cleaning stairs, and even curtains a walk in the park.

- Light. It is only 15.5 lbs making it easy to maneuver

- LED light to highlight dust and particles not easily see by the naked eye in dimly lit areas
- Anti-allergen complete seal technology

- Large dust cup enables you to clean for long periods of time without having to stop and empty it

- Multiple settings for carpets, hard floors or upholstery

- Dusting brush, crevice tool, power pet brush, pet upholstery brush, straight nozzle

- Bagless

- 1200W power

- 30’ cord

Customers who did a review of this product said it was easy to use, easy to empty, it had powerful suction and very efficient. Some, however, said it was a bit heavy and noisy.

Shark Navigator

Like any other Shark product, the navigator does not compromise on quality. Just like the rotator, it is also the lift away type although it is a more basic model. Although it does not come with a brush roll indicator light, it does have some awesome qualities like those listed below.

Features :

- Lift away technology

- Microfiber cleaning headwrap

- Dust away bare floor attachment

- Swivel steering for easy control

- HEPA filter to trap dust and allergens

- Crevice tools to reach narrow spaces like in between cushions or and underboards

- Dusting brush for lampshades or televisions

- Accessory tool holder so that you can easily reach the different tools like crevice nozzle when cleaning around the house.

- Premium large turbo brush for pet hairs

- 30’ power chord

- Bagless

- 120V motor for a reliable suction

Customers who reviewed the Shark Navigator said that it was the best vacuum cleaner they had ever used and that they would never want any other vacuum cleaner. They said that it was easy to use and they did not even need to read the instructions.

Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away vs. Navigator Lift-Away

An expert review of both models of Shark Vacuum cleaners found the following similarities and differences when they were compared against each other.

Similarities :

- Both the Rotator and the Navigator have a 5 year extended warranty because the people at - - Shark are that confident about their product.

- Both models have HEPA filters that can be washed and reused.

- Both models are quieter than other brands of vacuum cleaners

- Both have the basic toolset of brushes for floors, carpets and pet hair.


Differences:

- The shark rotator professional lift away has more superior features at a higher price while the shark navigator life away has just the basic features at a lower price.

- The shark rotator has a better capacity to remove pet hair than the navigator.

- Even if the navigator is also detachable making it easier to clean stairs, it does not have the tools or attachments for cleaning stuff like cars.

- However, the Shark Navigator, at 12 inches wide has a larger cleaning area than the shark rotator that has just 9.5 inches. And reviewers have found it easier to use than the Shark Navigator.

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WHICH ONE IS BETTER

We have come to the conclusion that it is hard to decide which one of the models is better than the other. It is important to note that there is not just one type of each of the vacuum cleaner models. Both models have different types with different features. In order to make a decision, we suggest that you do not go looking at the model whether a rotator or navigator because in terms of features, they go neck to neck. Rather, we suggest that you look at the different model numbers to find which one better suits your needs and budget. One Navigator model number might lack a certain feature you might find on a rotator but there might be a newer improved model with that same feature. For example, older models of the navigator do not feature the LED lights but the newer models have the lights.

A brief summary of the two models:

MODEL/FEATURES

• Shark Rotator
• Shark Navigator

Chord length

• 29.6 feet
• 24.9 feet

Dustbin size

• 0.4 gallons
• 0.6 gallons

Weight

• 15.5 lbs
• 13.7 lbs

Noise

• 77 dB
• 80 dB

Cleaning path width

• 9.5 inches
• 12 inches

Brush roll shut off

• Yes
• No

Carpet height adjustments

• No
• Yes

Conclusion

Shark vacuum cleaners are undoubtedly the best on the market. Because of their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, they keep improving on their models with the latest technology and features, therefore you are bound to find something that suits your every need.

If you looking for a high tech machine that has several features including those you did not imagine possible, then the Shark Rotator Professional Lift-Away vacuum is your best bet. If you just want a basic model vacuum cleaner that is fancy but not too complicated, then the Shark Navigator Lift-Away is the model for you.