Best Upright Vacuum With Bag (2024 Update)

Replaces a Hoover UH 50000 self propelled sweeper. Lighter, leaves less wheel marks, and my wife really loves it! Uses Y bags which we have a surplus of so you don't have to look at all the junk that is contained in the newer no bag vacuums.Long cord and a real long suction hose. Price was right. Free return if necessary. Shipped really quick. Go look for bagged vacuums in any store, they don't exist. We are happy with our purchase.JEFF

This is the closest thing I could find to my old Hoover Wind Tunnel bagged upright vacuum. The UH30600 has good suction. I have only tried it on carpet. I am pleased with the performance so far. The tool storage is functional. The wand is telescoping and doubles as storage for the crevice tool. The crevice tool itself has a relatively long reach. The only disappointment is that it is not self-propelled. Otherwise, a very good choice for a bagged upright!MickyD

This is a very high-powered suction cleaning machine with the 12 AMP motor. Hoover has made improvements with the sound of this 12 AMP motor. I still have the U6485900 WindTunnel model and this T-Series Max is much quieter. I really appreciate when you use the hose and tools the machine does not topple over like the U6485900 model. The vacuum groom lines are extremely nice. I have tried vacuuming on both tile, medium pile, low pile, and very dense pile carpet and this machine did very well. I have to say on the denser pile carpet, that is where a self-propelled function might come in handy. I am pretty fit and strong guy and definitely felt like I got a workout using this machine on a dense pile carpet even after adjusting the height. I appreciate the bagged technology. You can't sell me on bagless; I have had bagless in the past and couldn't wait to get a bagged machine again. Bagged machines are much more sanitary in my opinion. There is no time wasted trying to clean filters or having to worry about dust going airborne as everything is captured in the HEPA Y Bag. I wasn't sure how I was going to like the wand coming from using the U6485900 model, but it is a nice feature and you don't have to spend the time picking up two extension pieces, putting them together, using them, and finally putting them back. So the wand definitely saves you time. I am thankful for the 30 foot cord as you can clean larger spaces without having to stop and find another power outlet. All-in-all I am pleased with this Windtunnel T-Series Max. It has many features that much more expensive cleaners incorporate and yet this model doesn't break the bank. I would recommend this machine to anyone with a multi-type floors who is looking for a cleaner that has performance, suction, and bagged technology. Don't think bags are a thing of the past, they are still around because they work.Austin

It does its job and it was the model I needed with the correct utensils for cleaning. It replaced a similar model that had some time on it and needed replaced. Got a good price and free shipping that really helped get the sweeper I wanted and needed.Paul

It is very powerful. Easy to use. I especially like the hose lock. Cant go wrong with Hoover. The only problem I have is I ordered red got white.Joyce

Seems to do a reasonable job. I was desperate for a new vacuum cleaner and it was half price. I also bought it from my local Godfreys because my previous Dyson only has repair facilities miles away from me and it's too much hassle to have it repaired. If anything goes wrong with this I can take it back to my local store for repair.Reviewed by Godfreys customer

I started out with a Hoover vacuum over 40 years ago but got distracted by bright, shiny machines by other manufacturers. All of them had some problem – too heavy, difficult to use, didn't perform well, or whatever. Now I've come home to Hoover. I mean "home to Hoover" almost literally. You see one of my great-grandfathers who died decades before I was born worked for Hoover over 100 years ago. He gave my grandparents a Hoover when they got married. I love, love, love the Hoover vacuum which I bought a little more than a year ago. It is light, performs well on all surfaces, and is intuitive in operation. The bag disposal is a breeze – you just release it directly into a trash receptacle and that's all there is to it. I will not again make the error of using any other brand vacuum. I only hope that if I meet my great-grandpa in heaven that he will forgive me for ever having strayed!Sine Nomine

When using the cleaner tje attachments, and particularly the hose, simply fall off their perches. When I tried to discover through a user's manual, how I could prevent that, I discovered that Hoover does not directly supply a user's manual. Instead one has to go through third parties to download a manual, and that process stalls. So I never got an answer to my questions. I bought Hoover machine fifty years ago, and that's how long it lasted. I thought I could not go wrong with another Hoover vacuum cleaner. I was wrong.Dissatisfied

I purchased a WindTunnel about 10 years ago and was very happy with it. In fact, I always recommended it to friends who were looking for a good vacuum. Now I'm embarrassed that I did, because it does not work nearly as well as the old one. Now I will try to repair the on/off switch on my older WindTunnel. CONS: Gone are the "tools on board" – except for the crevice tool which now is stored in the extension tube. So you can't just grab the hose without first removing the crevice tool (and then you have no place to put the crevice too while you're using the hose). You have to bend all the way down to the floor in order to 'release' the hose. You cannot attach or switch to a longer hose because this one does not detach from the machine. The roller brush does not agitate the carpet as well as the old one. The bag compartment is smaller than the old one. The brush attachment for the hose is tiny – meaning you have to spend more time vacuuming furniture. It feels cheap – but is only 3 lbs. lighter than the older model. PROS: They finally attached the hose to the vacuum near the bottom – so if you reach with hose it does not make the vacuum fall over. The on/off switch is a push button rather than a slider (which is easier for arthritic hands). I will either repair my old one, or buy another brand. Then I will relegate the new WindTunnel one to the upstairs bedrooms.Diane

well worth the value if you use these everyday. i have a 318,00 sq. building and a lot of offices. pound for pound you cant beat this Vacuumkc e

My company has been abuseing these vacumes for over 20 years. They are reliable, using them for hours every night we still get over a year out of them. Reasonably priced and a 50 foot cord are a big reason why we keep buying 10 or more a year.hffdfireman

This is so much better than my Dyson! Easier to use and much lighter! Not as noisy. No dust escaping is great for my copd. Lights are bright enough you actually see what your doing. Was able to clean twice the area than with the Dyson. Dust bags are huge, love that I have no more dust pums to breathe in and don't have to take it apart to clean it every month. Especially nice for a 68 year old widow with lots of health issues. Highly recommend!! Price is good too!Miracle Lady

Kenmore has always been associated with the Sears name. What with Sears in turmoil I was apprehensive on a purchase from a dying company. The five year warranty and other positive reviews convinced me to give it a chance. Overall I am pleased with the vacuum and would buy again. The only issues I have so far is there is no on board storage for the Pet brush and the electric cord is mounted on the right side of the machine. As I am right handed it would work better for me to have the cord mounted on the left side.I hold the cord to keep it out of the way when sweeping and the crossover of the cord on the machine is an issue.Rod

Kenmore Intuition Bagged upright is lightweight and easy to maneuver. The canister lifts off the base to vacuum stairs or to reach under furniture. The vacuum feels cheap because it's all plastic which makes it so lightweight. The tools are ok but the vacuum storage ports do not hold the tools well, tools are always falling off.KinPA

Okay, to start off with are you truly happy with your bag-less vacuum? If YES then you can stop reading now. If NO then you may have a lot in common with me. I was really tired of emptying the canister on my bag-less. It was a dirty job and the dust would always blow on me. Plus the exhaust holes would get dusty and would have to be brushed to open the vents. Then the canister itself would need clearing. In short after cleaning my house then I had to clean my stinking vacuum. So I started to remember the 'old days' when you pulled the bag out of your vacuum and just tossed it. So I took a big step back in time and went back to the 'bag'. And I am happy I did. My house is clean, I am clean, and my vacuum is clean; it's a win win win.Roget12

They insist that you write a review about 4-5 days after you receive the product, so here goes. Is it reliable & long lasting? How should I know? I've only used it once & I must say it performed flawlessly. It's light weight & easy to handle & carry from place to place, but it looks to be none too sturdy. These days, IMO, Hoover makes throw away vacuum cleaners. If anything goes wrong that you can't fix yourself you're financially better off buying a new one. I'm single & live in a 1,400' sq ft house so I don't put a lot of "miles" on the vacuum. My last Hoover, which is very similar to this one, lasted 5 years. When it quit I took it to a repair shop who said they'd be delighted to repair it for about $200. Right! Like I said, it's easy to use & did a great job of vacuuming my carpeted floors. It's great when picking up pet hair. Besides the fact that it appears decidedly fragile I did find one other thing I don't like about it. It's loud. Very loud. Am I glad I bought it? I guess so. I indicated that it works, I needed a vac so I got one. Would I recommend that others this make & model? I guess so. Assuming that you needed a vacuum that's inexpensive, works well, and you don't expect it to last more than a few years, go for it.best_larry

I've owned Hoover WindTunnel vacuums for over 25 years and I'm so disgusted with the quality and performance of this vacuum I don't believe I will ever purchase another one ! Hoover needs to step it up and put the quality back into their vacuums. This vacuum is so cheap feeling and doesn't pick anything up compared to the vacuums they made in the past. It sounds like a bag of rocks when you turn it on and leaves a horrible sweep pattern in the carpet. I'm rating this vacuum a F plus ! Nothing but garbage. Don't waste your money.Gibsongirl

I wrote a review two weeks ago. Not posted which is sad. I loved Oreck-actually still do… My first vacuum lasted over 20 years. This new one is less than three years old and the handle has broken twice. It is a redesign and it is not strong. My local Oreck store has over a dozen vacuums waiting for new handles and they are aware of this weakness. I hope that you correct this design or I will never buy another Oreck, which is a shame because I think it's a great vacuum. I'm posting my pictures again to show you the broken handle and the "rigged" handle that we have to make work until the replacement comes in. The store anticipate we won't have a new handle until at least March 2022. Hope to see you post this! Thank youChris

We bought an Oreck upright a few years ago and it works well but it's a little heavy for me since I have congestive heart disease. The two problems are it doesn't fit under my beds and another woman used it and went over the cord and sliced it. I taped the cord but I am constantly watching we're the cord is as I vacuum so I don't go over the cord with the vacuum. It looks like the cord can't be replaced. I really like the way it cleans but I am afraid of the cord and not getting under the beds. I have to use my old vacuum to go under the beds.Momo

I have always loved my Oreck vacuum cleaners! My new Elevate Command model is disappointing. Unlike my previous model ( no longer available) it does not have the swivel head. I cannot push it under my bed like my last model. It eats my rugs and other items! My last model would immediately shut off if a rug or item got caught in it. This one shuts off eventually but leaves damage. I still appreciate the light weight of the vacuum and the power it has to suck up dirt. But I feel like I downgraded instead of upgraded this time.Nellekay

We purchased this vacuum about a month ago. I have had an electrolux canister for ever. It quit working, find out later head got clogged. Anyway this Kenmore vacuum works awesome on carpet, we have 6 med sized dogs 4 shed constantly. The pet attachment works nice on furniture. I dont care for it on hard surfaces though. The exhaust is to low and it blows the dog hair around before it can be sucked up. Been using my old vacuum for all the hard surfaces.Wendy Laesch

This was a re-certified model but it looks and performs like new and it included all the normal parts. The suction is so incredible that I need to dial it back if I'm using the hose around any lose fabric, like a bed skirt. It works great on carpet. As many have commented. the corrugated hose is stiff and short but that hasn't been an issue for me. This is a heavy vacuum so I had to adjust my technique to let the vacuum do the work vs just pushing it around. But, it's not much heavier that comparable models. The headlights are very good. The dirt indicator is interesting but I'm not sure what to think of it except to go over an area again if the light came on. Assembly was trivial (one screw). Some complained about the high cost of a replacement brush/motor unit but I've seen them online recently at reasonable cost (this was important to me). The power cord is longer than average but stiff, IMO; a minor inconvenience. I haven't used the pet hair attachment yet.ritcheyvs

We had carpet installed recently, and this was the vacuum the installers were using. So we bought one for our house. It works so well we bought another for our business. Personally I like the bags, too.Mike

This vacuum was recommended for use on my new wool carpet. Gentle brushes that are suppose to just skim the surface of the carpet to avoid carpet damage and fuzzing. It seems to work fine, but I sort of miss attachments.Marty

I bought this vacuum when I got married and had my own apartment to vacuum. This vacuum is great! It is carpet only vacuum and it does carpet right! We had this vacuum growing up. My mom had to replace it after 10+ years (and three kids – two boys, imagine the number of legos this thing ate :). I bought it because it works fabulously and look forward to always having a Sanitaire! If you are looking for something for hardwood or that has a lot of attachments, this is not for you.M.i.C.

To be fair, I don't know what on earth our employees do to our vacuums, but this one lasted barely 4 months. All vacuums I've purchased last a maximum 6 moths, This one cleaned the carpets well until it's untimely death.Laura C.

I just got my 1st Bissell
Helix turbo rewind
Upright vacuum it sucked about 7 pounds of dirt out of my carpet in les than 5 minutes
The best $100 buck I ever spent at Walmart
I am very very shocked an pleased with this hell yes it's very goodEddrick Tolbert

This vacuum is good for its price. It is mainly plastic construction but it holds up with normal use. The power cable is two pieces (short length attached to the vacuum and a long extension) that is heavy duty and weighs a lot more than standard vacuums.wiz240

This vacuum reminded me of the one my grandmother used to have that lasted forever. It's well built and has already lasted longer than the previous 4 I bought, including a Dyson that only lasted 3 house vacuuming sessions before it quit working. It is not lightweight but not very heavy for it's size. I love this vacuum so far.d.

This is a very great tool to use for all purpose when it comes for cleaning. that is why I love it. the only this is don't give it to children's to do the jobs of a grown up person. it is heavy for a child.Amina

One test rated this vacuum at 110% cleaning ability because it cleaned dirt that the reviewer thought he'd cleaned out already plus the dirt that was added for the test (by weight). This vacuum is no joke. It's lightweight but that doesn't matter; the thing sucks and beats the rugs so aggressively it's like pushing rubber on rubber. Though this makes it not easy to push, that's physics, folks….no free lunch. Find something else to clean a cat litter polluted tile floor because it sends the litter flying all over. No attachments here, so you can buy some other stand-alone unit to do that (dust buster, etc.).T.

I’ve been using this vacuum since march/2021. It works great, it has 3 level settings for carpet and 3 level for hard floors. Comes with a brush a long hard pipe with 2 sleek nozzles to clean hard to reach areas and to extend length to clean ceilings. It comes with 2 filters bag after that you need to purchase your own. It picks up tiniest grains like quinoa, which are one of the finest grains. I accidentally spilled some quinoa and dried oats on my carpet a week ago. It cleaned liked it never happened before. I had 2 pets 🐕🐈 at the time of purchase and it’s worked magic. I’m happy with my purchase but there are things that I don’t like. I have to Stock up on Filters and extra Belts and it’s hard to find same model# for both things. But you can find the from Walmart and Amazon. It’s not budget friendly if you don’t order from Amazon. It’s quite loud. It heats up and I have to give it rest so belt won’t get hot and I won’t have to replace it but I need to replace the belt quite often, which isn't fun. Cause you can't replace the belt until you unscrew everything and reassemble which is very time-consuming. I hate that and it’s ⚠️ Do NOT change or replace the belts if the cord is still attached to the Power Outlet. Do NOT operate barefoot on wet floors. Don't ignore safety instructions given in the booklet. AND 👇🏻 PLZ BE CAUTIOUS, when you have to replace the belt cause that area can get pretty hot due to the friction and you could burn your hands.phoenix.r

So many corners cut to make this vacuum. They claim they improved the vacuum but they just took features away from the previous model. There is no upholstery tool, the extension wand is ridiculously short and causes my 24 year old back to hurt.. I can't imagine actually being older or having back issues and trying to clean my home with this. The plastic is so thin and cheap it makes the vacuum so light that the stretch hose cannot even stretch. The vacuum just falls over and crashes into whatever furniture is nearby. Also, I agree with the other complains of the front facing air exhaust filter. It blows dirt further away from the vacuum as you push it towards it. I bought this to replace a 2019 Dirt Devil that was also flimsy and cheaply made. That one atleast had good attachments and was more convenient to use. No one is making good vacuums anymore 🙁 I miss the vacuums from the early 2000s that were around $50 and would last for several years… I know inflation and the economy is bad but for $60 after taxes, Bissell really took advantage of me and robbed my wallet for this flimsy plastic thing. Probably cost them $12 to manufactureisaac

The vacuum is fine. Good enough for the low price. Very powerful for such a small vacuum and I love that it is bagged. I was shocked to see how much smaller this model had become. The handle is still tall, but the unit is more narrow and less wasted space around the bag. Picks up pet hair well. The reason for the 4 star is because there is a blower out the front, that when you angle the vaccum back to propel it forward, angles the blower at whatever is up on your end tables, dressers, and shelves. with practice, you will learn to walk backwards towards these pieces of furniture if you have papers on them. I have another complaint, which is that I originally ordered online for pickup at my local store with some other items, all of which were in stock at that store. The other items were ready and my vacuum was cancelled because that store went out of stock after my order. The store clerk said that they could not take the vacuum off of my credit card and that I had to do it online. Then, order the vacuum for pick up at another store. I ordered at the other store and picked up the vacuum two hours later. Still, a clerk told me that I could remove the item that was canceled from the website. This is not true. You have to deal with customer service by phone.JS

Needed a vacuum with adjustable beater bars, have ruined two other vacs on plush carpet. This filled the bill. Hope the bags aren't hard to find.Shirley

We have used Oreck vacuums for over 30 years. We love the lightness and the power. When they went out of business we tried other vacuums, Hoover and Miele and hated them. I searched for vacuums that were close to Oreck and got your site which has the real thing! We are thrilled. Thank you for keeping Oreck going.Guest

First off you need too know we have a 2-story home, about 30 years old, fully carpeted, with two indoor dogs (Corgis – who have two coats that they “blow” year round!)! We learned a long time ago that dust and dog hair was a real problem, and needed a vacuum that could keep up. Tried several expensive ones with all the “doo-dads” but they would break quickly, loose suction very quickly, couldn’t keep up with the pet hair… You get the picture. Our most recent purchase before the Oreck was one of those “ball” type vacuums that supposedly never loose suction – supposed to be a real “Animal”, and the cost reflected the hype. But it was so lousy at picking up pet hair I would have to “rake” the carpet with a little plastic rake first to get up most the pet hair. It would loose suction and the cannister would fill up so fast I had to empty it after every room. So I broke down and spent some money on a simple vacuum with no gimmicks, just “a vacuum”. The Oreck XL Commercial is the real “animal” in this zoo. It NEVER loses suction. Where none of the other vacuums I ever owned would do a good job of getting pet hair and that powder you spread to make the carpet smell good up in one pass, the Oreck gets all of it in ONE pass. The bag on this vacuum can be changed out in about 30 seconds (when you have too). I probably could vacuum this house twice and still not have to replace the bag as it’s really that big! And the cord is 40’ long! No more constantly hunting for a plug. I plug it in once and do an entire floor. It’s built very simple and tuff since it’s a commercial grade vacuum and very light weight. Oh, the handle is really nice and you can bend it completely level with the floor to vacuum under tables and such. I don’t ussually take the time to right a review since I figure they should make stuff right to begin with. But this vacuum deserves a good review.R.H.

It does a good job vacuuming i love how light weight it is and easy to move. It has good suction and cleans carpet messes well. I don't like the bags. I honestly hate bags. So when it comes time to emptying these i don't do it. So 1star off for those bags. Lolvictoria.h

Hello! I bought this in October of 2022, I really love this Bissell vacuum cleaner. It's lightweight and picks up just as much as my $600 leading competitor. I really love the triple action brush roll as it doesn't scatter a whole lot of dirt when used on my hardwood floors. However, I do have some suggestions on how to improve. I would love an LED headlight on the front, it would come in handy when vacuuming under beds, chairs, and spaces where light is limited. I would also love if Bissell would bring back the "wand" style hoses, I really loved those! Last, It would be awesome if Bissell added a scatter guard at the bottom of this unit. It would help make vacuuming hard floors a bit easier. Overall, I would recommend this product!Chris

This is a very cheaply made vacuum for the price. The blower blows dust and hair before you can even vacuum. Plus even worse is there is no off switch for the floor suction while using the hand tool so the dust/ hair just blows out of the back hose which is my biggest problem with it. Plus this vacuum requires more energy to push as it doesn't have self propelled. The space for the bag seems small which would require more frequent bag changes. There needs to be more options for people who can't stand bagless vacuums. I have allergies and I can't stand having to pull hair out of the canister for the bagless vacuums. Bring back more bagged vacuum options with heppa filter and self propelled.Need more bagged vacuums

Not sure yet how to rate this vacuum. I recently bought this model as a replacement for model nv681. I like the features of the Shark vacuum, but it didn't last the full 5 years. It began literally falling apart after about 4 and one half years. The brush roller is literally hanging on by a thread. I hope the new one holds up better and longer that my first one, and performs at least as well as the first model. Also the customer service for Shark needs much improvement. When I called to get some answers, I got a major run around. There is no one to talk to when trying to get answers about problems. I would recommend this vacuum with reservations.Rita

I am a vacuuming obsessed weirdo! I just love to vacuum for some reason. I love the before and after and love the feeling of having a nice clean floor. That being said I tried out all kinds of other vacuums while never really finding one that was great until I bought this vacuum. It's got everything I wanted in a vacuum! I should have known to stick with Shark because I have an old lift away professional that I've had for well over 10 years!. It's even still going strong after all the abuse I've put it through but it's just time for a new one. Only reason I tried switching brands is because the upright sharks are quite heavy and I now have stairs in my place that are hard to clean witha a heavy uptight.. After multiple failures with other popular brands I found this one that converts into a canister vac making it much lighter to use on stairs. I'm in love with this thing. It works so well and it's super powerful with all the bells and whistles that I could ask for. The LED lighting on the pull out wand is a huge plus! Lights up anything I'm trying to vacuum. I vacuumed my bedroom soon as I got it right after vacuuming with a popular Eureka that I had previously bought and it was amazing what this vacuum picked up that was left behind by the Eureka. Hopefully this one lasts as long as my other Shark did!Brock Sumner

We bought this 3 years ago and the hose split along the ridges. We use it less then the recommended cleaning regimen that carpet manufacturers recommend (daily). Shark claims it's not under the 7 year warranty because we sweep to much.

If your product can't hold up to reasonable use then it's worthless and I'm taking my business elsewhere.

I also find all the nooks and crannies this vacuum has hard to keep clean (canister, wand attachment for furniture top guard thing)

Replacement parts are unreasonably priced with the company's less then expected life expectancy.Patient Farmer

Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum This is a really nice general purpose vacuum. It is relatively quiet, has good suction and is versatile in terms of configurations for various uses. Assembly was pretty simple. There are just a few parts and they snap together easily without any tools. In the “normal” upright configuration, the vacuum is easy to navigate on wood/tile floors or carpet. The rotator brush and suction seem to do well. We picked up quite of bit of dirt and lint in the dirt bin during our test even though it had not been that long since we last vacuumed. The brush head pivots when you rotate your wrist from side to side which makes maneuvering around objects a breeze. The power unit can quickly be lifted off so the wand and brush head can easily slide under beds. You can then also pop off he rotator brush head and attach the crevice tool or small brush to reach high on a wall or in a hard to reach spot behind a piece of furniture or appliance. The cord is of ample length to cover an average size room without constantly moving to a different outlet. The dust bin is very easy to empty. Just be sure not to push the button to open the bin until you have it over a trash can. I made that mistake and had the opportunity to test the vacuum again!AncientGeek

I should state upfront that I received the Shark – Rotator Powered Lift-Away Deluxe Bagless 3-in-1 Upright Vacuum model NV751 for purposes of providing an honest and unbiased review. In many ways, the NV751 is a good vacuum. I think Shark is a good, reliable brand. Perhaps my own critiques of the vacuum are more nitpicks, but I expected a bit more from the vacuum in terms of features and accessories. It's a good vacuum, and I recommend it. But, some of the design decisions seem a bit questionable and I would have loved an easier way to clean the roller. Still, it's a powerful vacuum and the ability to switch from upright to above floor mode to powered lift-away with just a few clicks, make the device super convenient. Set-up: As an upright vacuum, the Powered Lift-Away Upright stands nearly 4 feet tall. The power cord reaches around 24 feet. The vacuum never felt too heavy to me, but even I can admit it isn't the lightest vacuum in the world. Power button and changes in floor type are set from the handle. Assembly from box to working vacuum shouldn't take more than a few minutes. There are a lot of buttons and latches on the device. It may take a bit to orientate yourself to which button does what, but it seemed pretty intuitive to me and my wife. With the exception of the roller, maintenance was pretty straight forward. Pros: Powerful. The vacuum has some power to it. It picked up debris missed by other vacuums. The swivel head is, as always with Shark vacuums, great. I really appreciate the HEPA Seal. The included lights on the handle and the motorized head, are also a nice touch. Cons: The motorized head accumulates hair. There's just no way around it. And it's not super easy to get to that head unit for cleaning. You have to flip the head unit upside down, remove a panel with either coins or a flathead screw driver (I recommend the coins), and then remove any hair with a straight edge or a pair of scissors. It's a clunky process and is easily my least favorite thing about the vacuum. Then there are the accessories. It comes with a pet attachment and a 12" crevice tool. I feel like that's the bare minimum and I would expect those with any vacuum. The attachments are supposed to be stored on the back of the vacuum, but in my experience, the pet multi-tool got in the way of wrapping the power cord. I have to take that attachment off every time I want to spool or unspool the power cord. Speaking of attachments, Shark has a lot of them on their website. There's home and car detail kit, dusting attachments, hard floor attachments, and the powered pet brush. I wish more attachments had come standard, but it's nice there are options that can be purchased separately. Conclusion: Nitpicks aside, I have enjoyed the Rotator Powered Lift-Away Deluxe Bagless 3-in-1 Upright Vacuum. I wish more accessories came included, but what's here works pretty well.RedScorpion

This is an “upgraded” model, but in my opinion, it’s so much worse! No doubt that the suction power is fabulous. My issues are: 1. They removed the suction control slider that let you control the level of suction for area rugs, carpet height, etc. This model only gives you two options – regular/carpet and high pile carpet/area rugs. I’ve found that I am unable to vacuum two of my area rugs because the suction is too strong and it was to suck up the rugs and the vacuum stops because it detects something stuck in the brush. 2. My previous model made it super easy to get to the brush. Two button on the top of the vacuum near the brush would pop open like a lid and I could take the brush roller out to clean it off. This model has no such thing. I have to flip the entire vacuum over to get to the brush and it does not come out. 3. My previous one came with the following attachments: – hard floor attachment – upholstery attachment – skinny crevice attachment – brush attachment that spins when attached, which can be used to clean stairs, upholstery, vehicle carpeting, etc. This model only comes with: – upholstery attachment – skinny crevice attachment 4. The previous model worked decently well on hard floors without the hard floor attachment. This model literally will not pick up anything smaller than a dime on hard floors without the hard floor attachment tool, which this DOES NOT COME WITH. You have to purchase it separately. The only thing that has been improved in my opinion is that a light has been added to the handheld hose. Sharks are great vacuums, but this model is awful. I do not recommend at all!!Midge

This is the newest vacuum in my lineup (I have both the Vertex upright and Vertex cordless and have had the Apex models in the past as well), and it fits right in. Shark has nailed it with the DuoClean and PowerFins design. The two brushrolls work wonderful together and I have yet to see any hair tangles in any of the models I have (the prior Apex Zero-M would occasionally have some hair wrap). You can tell that this Rotator is built cheaper than the Vertex upright, but that leads to a reduction in weight which makes the Rotator a breeze to move around and carry around. Lately I have been taking the Rotator with me to my cleaning jobs and I would say it cleans pretty close to the Vertex upright. I never really use the Powered Lift-Away feature on the Vertex upright and have only used the Lift-Away (non-powered) feature on this Rotator once. The vacuum is light enough to move around without worrying to remove the pod and then you must make sure it is placed back on the floor nozzle correctly, that was a pain. The dust cup is sufficient for medium jobs, but needs to be emptied for larger jobs. I love the HEPA filtration on all of the models that I have, it feels good to know that the air coming out of the vacuum is cleaner than the air that went in. I sometimes but the baking soda carpet deodorizers to help freshen the smell that comes out of the HEPA filter, and it lasts quite awhile and the box is only $1 at your local retailer. If the Vertex upright is too heavy for you, try this Rotator, it cleans about just as well as the Vertex and it is much easier to maneuver. The floor nozzle really wants to "run away" from you, so be aware of that (I have seen this on all of their DuoClean models, it gives you an arm workout when vacuuming which I don't mind but I can see how it could be bothersome to some). The Rotator, and all of Shark's vacuums are quite easy to assemble and the parts click together to ensure the proper connection. The cord is the same length as the Vertex and I can easily vacuum the majority of my home without moving the cord. This model, like the Vertex, lacks the LED light on the hand nozzle (as was the case on the prior Apex model, please Shark bring that back!). I am very happy with this purchase and can't wait to see what Shark will come out with next.jkeis862

I loved this vacuum at first until this major design flaw which will end up costing me hundreds over the years. We had this for almost a year, then this tubing broke at both the top and bottom in front of where it connects to the canister and handle. I don't use the handle separately very often, but did so recently to get some cobwebs in the corners of my rooms, which only have 7.5 -8ft ceilings (so not very high). Maybe that's what did it? But this tubing is not nearly as extendable as they claim and caused the unit to fall over due to the lack of extendability. The material is too stiff, leading to this vulnerable areas at the curves right near the connecting points, which split apart. Upon putting in a warranty claim, they said this part was not covered due to "wear and tear". To me this should not happen in less than 1 year and is a design flaw. Luckily Customer Service was great and is replacing it for free "this one time." However, now I have to anticipate paying $70 per year to replace the part as I expect this may happen again annually. That seems quite expensive for the part alone, and this is obviously a design flaw when I rarely have use for the tube extension. I would really like shark to make these parts more affordable as a result, and fix the design for the future. I love so many things about the vacuum but I could not recommend it due to this issue alone, and the added expense of such replacement parts over time. I would expect more from an expensive quality vacuum. I was praising this vacuum to friends so much before this, but my balloon just popped about it as a result of this tubing issue.kbmom

We have 17 dogs 3 cats and 2 kids. Got this vacuum as a gift to try to tame the constant mess, particularly without destroying the vacuums parts constantly. It sucks up any and all dirt (maybe with several passes, but thats ok.) But the way the canister and filter system work, a significant amount of regular DIRT (drug in by the dogs paws) bypasses the canister where it hits the 2 washable filters. Those are clogged up within minutes of cleaning up after a muddy day. If those filters get too clogged, dirt sucks into the motor, then blows out into the HEPA filter. While this is how it’s designed to keep dirty air from blowing out, I’ve owned this exactly 2 months and washed the filters countless times already. Despite this care though, the motor has already developed a whine from stress. Something about the design really needs redone to keep more dirt in the cup than trying to blow through the filters. I’m already going to have to see about getting it repaired.Mneighoff

The third vacuum I tried, and the one I kept. Liked more than the other two much more expensive and better rated ones, one was another Kenmore that was almost double the price and the other was a $700 Miele. This one has everything I was looking for – the best type of HEPA filtration (the bag itself, so you're not dealing with a dirty compartment either), powerful suction, and true ease of use. Inslsi appreciate that it's lightweight. As a bonjmus it doesn't show wear and tear easily either. I don't love how spread apart the bristles are on the brushroll on the floor piece – it seems like that would cause things to get left behind – but when I vacuum my carpets I'm not actually seeing things getting left behind so maybe it's fine. Overall decently happy with the purchase at the $140 sale price. This model is almost identical to the BU4022 being sold for $200 . It's just too bad Target no longer seems to have any more in stock – I had recommended it to family members.Anon

This is a powerful vacuum!!! I was very excited to try it out. Assembly was very easy (less than 5 minutes). There was a bag already in the unit when I received it, which I liked because I could try it right away. I have primarily hard wood floors but use a vacuum to get between the deep crevices and in hard to reach corners of my floors and ceilings. The suction on this vacuum blew my old bagless out of the water!!! It is a little awkward for me to get used to the swivel of the base but I'm sure I will in no time. I love the lighted front of the vacuum because it shows me the little crumbs between my hardwood floor boards. I do really like the lower deck on the bottom because it can get under things my old vacuum just couldn't. I love the detaching of the handle to use it as an extension wand, it gives you great reach! The only problem with that is that you have to either carry the base of the vacuum or guide it around by the handle. I am 5'7 and the handle is a little too low for me to guide so I have to carry it when using the wand. After doing that in my large living room my arms are very tired! For some this may not be an issue but with my bad back it can get heavy. (And I'm trying to be super picky because I really do love this vacuum) The only other picky complaint I can find is all of the attachments won't fit on the vacuum. That's not a huge issue but I do wish they would have sent a bag to keep them all together. I have a dog with very long hair that sheds like mad and the bag still hasn't shown that it's anywhere near needing to be changed and I've used it all over my house a few times. Overall this is a great vacuum and if you are needing one that will last this is going to be great for you!!!VAMomof3

Strong, durable and an overall great value! Our Active, Labrador Loving Family Requires Workhorse, Commercial Quality Style Vacuum! This is it! I prefer a bagged canister which is becoming harder and harder to find! It is neater to clean and allergy friendly keeping the dust and debris contained. Pros: Bagged Canister! Yes! Does not clog easily Great at collecting dog hair on all surfaces Clean and Allergy Friendly Amazing on all surfaces including Tile, Hardwood and Carpet. Nice Detachable Wand Many Nice Attachments Included Nice size to tuck away when not in use Not Heavy! Easy to pick up!TT Farm

Shark Rotator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with Powerfins and Self-Cleaning Brushroll offers both portability and powerful suction with the addition of the powerfins to help get all the dust, dirt and debris out of your carpets and off your floors. I have always been a fan of shark because they offer a quality product for a reasonable price, and this vacuum cleaner is no different. It offers the portability of a lightweight canister cleaner allowing you to easily vacuum stairs and remove dust from every corner of your home without sacrificing on power. So, lets go over the features and PROS and CONS on the Shark Rotator Lift-Away vacuum cleaner. PROS: Lightweight Design – You can lift it with a finger Turns into a canister vacuum cleaner for portability Great Suction Varity of attachments Cord Length (30 Feet) Powerfins dig deep into carpets to pull up dust, dirt and debris Large Dust Collection Cup Anti- Allergen Seal – HEPA FILTER No tools required for assembly LED light CONS: Not enough room for attachments Unboxing and Setup: The vacuum cleaner does require some assembly. It arrives nicely packed in what seemed like recycled material. Assembly does not require any tools, everything pretty much just snaps and locks in together. The setup will probably take a few minutes and you are ready to get cleaning. Suction, Powerfins and Maneuverability: The vacuum cleaner offers impressive suction. The dust and dirt you see in the picture was picked up after my robot vacuum cleaner had already done its duty, and yes, some robot vacuum cleaners do not offer the greatest suction power, but for this vacuum to pick up all that dirt is still pretty impressive. The powerfins accompany rows of bristles In an alternating patter directing debris, especially hair, toward the center of the roller where is can more easily be drawn up into the dust chamber in the vacuum. The Powerfins dig into the carpets to remove all the dust that other vacuum cleaners leave behind and having multiple women in the house my rollers are usually full of hair and if you have removed hair from a roller before you know that it is not fun. You will no longer have to worry about removing hair and even cleaning the roller and no, the hair does not roll on to the end of the roller, but rather gets sucked in. I have been using this vacuum cleaner daily for about a week now and have not noticed any hair in the roller. The vacuum is easy to maneuver in any direction with and can basically be laid flat to reach under furniture. Lightweight and Portability: This vacuum is so light that you can literally lift it with a finger. The vacuum weighs about 13.8 lbs. with the roller attachment and 9.4 lbs. with out it. In canister mode the vacuum cleaner is great for cleaning up stairs and up high. Filtration: There are four levels of filtration on the Shark Rotator Lift-Away vacuum. The first is the Lint Screen within the dirt cup, which catches larger debris. Beneath the dirt cup, there is a rinseable Foam filter and a rinseable Felt filter, which prevent particulates from entering the motor. Lastly, the air is sent through a rinseable HEPA filter. The result is a dust and allergen free exhaust. Overall, the Shark Rotator Lift-Away is powerful and Portable. It has demonstrated its cleaning ability in my household on a daily basis. The vacuum cleaner is easy to maneuver, reaches underneath furniture and allows for easily cleaning of stairs and places up high. If you are in the market for lightweight, versatile and powerful cleaning machine, then this is it.Hmirza

THE BREAKDOWN: This Bissell Upright Shark Rotator Lift-Away Upright vacuum with PowerFins and self-cleaning brush rolls hits a lot of the targets you want in a vacuum. This vacuum is very flexible if you have a home that has many different flooring types. I personally have 90 percent hardwood and 10 percent carpet with 2 dogs. Overall, this product performed very well on all surfaces. It is lightweight and has options for maneuverability. Right out of the box it was simple and easy to use. The setup was very simple and fast. I have used this vacuum extensively on carpet and hardwood floors. I found that the vacuum performed very well. The light design made this vacuum easy to use. I have one rug that has a long napp and the vacuum performed well. The vacuum hose seems cheap and not very flexible like I am used to. The lights are one of my favorite features of this vacuum. You do not know how much hair and dirt are on your floor until you see it with the lights on this vacuum. I was surprised the first time I used this machine. Emptying the canister could have been thought out a little more in my opinion as you have the top button to remove it from the machine and then to dump you have to push the button on the bottom of the canister getting dust and debris on you sometimes. I think the button to dump should be the one that releases it from the vacuum itself. The noise level is average as far as vacuums go. I didn’t really notice that it was louder or quieter than previous vacuums that I had owned. One last thing to mention is the power cord. The upper cord racking arm is on the wand, and I found this to make the wand too wide to use in small places. The cord is not as long as I like, and it is made of stiff like material and is not very malleable. That is just a personal preference. PRO’s: -Fast easy installation -Had all the necessary parts to install -Nice lights -suction settings -Can remove the canister and hose from the base CON’s: -Button to empty canister is on the bottom -Cord and hose are stiff -The power cord top holder on the wand makes it very wide SUMMARY: Overall, this product worked well and as intended, and I would recommend this to a friend if they were in the market for a device like this.Ohanaman

My journey with Shark vacuums started in 2002 with a small canister type that was used until the wheel broke off and couldn't be replaced. In 2014 I purchased the Shark Navigator NV355 Series. I thought it was amazing and used it until I had to hold it together with duct tape rendering the lift-away feature useless. I gave it to my son knowing that it wouldn't be used as much and would work fine for him. I decided to upgrade to the Shark Rotator NV680 in 2017 and was totally pleased with its performance. I didn't even mind periodically having to cut my long hair and sewing threads away from the brushroll because the suction and overall performance were so great. In early 2022 I noticed that the bristles had worn totally away on the brushroll and I looked for the replacement part which was unavailable and has not been available for the remainder of this year. I purchased the Shark Rotator ZD402 Series a few weeks ago and I am keeping it only because it has a working, self-cleaning brushroll. Rather than having been improved over the NV680 series, it has been downgraded to be more like the Navigator NV355 in the following areas: 1. The power cord is 5 feet shorter and length matters when vacuuming. 2. The crevice and upholstery attachments are subpar. Fortunately, the better ones from the NV680 interchange. 3. The machine feels very loosely made and not as substantial as the NV680 Rotator. 4. The hard surface to carpet switch has been removed from the handle for convenient thumb operation to the top of the unit. Why? Why? As you seem to have no trouble inundating my e-mail inbox with ads and offers, PLEASE, Please, please let me know as soon as there is a replacement power brushroll available for the Shark Rotator NV680 Series. I would gladly put that vacuum back to work in my home.janellred