Best upright vacuum cleaners
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 8, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Shark Navigator Lift-Away (NV360). It's the upright most people should start with: strong suction on carpet and hard floors, and the canister lifts off so you can carry it up stairs and under furniture. Thousands of ratings back it up.
Who the others suit:
- Hoover WindTunnel Cord Rewind Pro — best if you want a long cord that winds itself away and a wide cleaning path for big carpeted rooms.
- Shark Stratos — the step up for heavy carpet and pet hair, with more power and a bigger dust cup, at a higher price and noticeably heavier.
- Eureka PowerSpeed — light and easy to carry around a small home; a good budget all-rounder.
- Bissell PowerForce Helix — the simplest, cheapest way to keep hard floors and low-pile carpet tidy.
- Kenmore Elite Litening — cordless, so no cord to trip over; best for quick daily passes rather than deep cleans.
- Hoover WindTunnel All-Terrain — dual brush rolls for mixed carpet and hard flooring.
If you have pets or mostly carpet, go up to the Stratos; for stairs and tight spaces, the Lift-Away is the one.
The picks
- #1
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum Cleaner NV360
- color: Blue
- actual_color: Blue
- size: 14.07" x 11.31" x 26.57"
- Surface Type: Carpets
- Wet / Dry: No
- Suction Power: Suction (min/max) settings
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