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The Shark Detect Lift-Away ADV is a corded upright vacuum built around a sensor nozzle that adjusts brushroll speed and suction direction to the floor under it. It converts to a Lift-Away pod for stairs, furniture and above-floor work, and adds HEPA-sealed filtration and an odor neutralizer. It suits pet owners and allergy-sensitive homes that want one machine for carpet, hard floor and stairs. Against rivals, its edge is the automatic floor and direction sensing plus the detachable pod; the trade-offs are corded reach and the weight of a full upright. Owners rate it highly overall, with cord length and hose reach among the recurring complaints.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,314 ratings, the LA490 is well liked for suction, pet-hair pickup and the Lift-Away pod. Complaints center on cord length, hose reach and the bulk of the upright body.
The Shark Detect Lift-Away ADV is a corded upright vacuum with Detect Technology. Its Detect nozzle uses Shark's Intelli-Sense smart sensor to react to the floor type and boost brushroll speed when and where it is needed. It is designed to pick up dirt, debris, large piles, fine dust and pet hair.
Floor Detect senses different floor types. Direction Detect senses which way you are vacuuming and directs suction forward or in reverse. The PowerFins self-cleaning brushroll is part of the design.
With Lift-Away technology, you can detach the pod to clean stairs, furniture, windowsills and other above-floor areas. Odor Neutralizer Technology guards against bad odors inside the vacuum. The Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA filtration traps 99.99% of dust, dander and allergens inside the vacuum, based on ASTM F1977, down to 0.3 microns. Allergens refers to non-living matter.
