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Another feature we like is the self-cleaning brush roll that limits hair wrapan essential feature for those with pets.
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It’s also surprisingly and pleasantly quiet for a machine of its strength and size.
(The Shark NV360 is quite loud and definitely is hard to talk over.)
The only real hiccup we encountered was one incident where we suspect this vacuum overheated while in use.
PHOTO: The Spruce / Eric Brockob
Other highlightsliterallyare the LED lights on the vacuum’s head.
They’ve proven to be helpful for illuminating fur and fuzz that’s otherwise difficult to see.
We found it to be relatively quiet, too.
Using the lift-away pod allowed us to comfortably reach under a couch during testing.PHOTO: The Spruce
You should always expect some noise from your vacuum, but this one was pretty tolerable.
This vacuum is also incredibly lightweight.
Compared to our top pick, it’s nearly 10 pounds lighter, at just 3.2 pounds.
It’s also fairly quietwe’ve been able to use it while a toddler naps a few rooms over.
We love how detailed the app is, right down to photos of obstacles it encounters and avoids.
There’s also more to this robot than just an impressive performance on carpetit mops, too.
It self-empties the dry debris it collects while vacumuing, too.
The only real downside of this robot vacuum it is a bit noisier than we’d prefer.
It’s a corded, upright vacuum so it’s possible for you to expect durability and performance.
If you have carpeted stairs, this is definitely a perk.
Weight:15.96 pounds |Cord Length:25 feet
Final Verdict
The overall bestvacuum for carpets is theShark Stratos Upright Vacuum.
Our best value pick, theShark NV360 Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuumis another top-notch option with a lift-away pod.
It’s not as quiet but has held up for four years in one of our editor’s homes.
Our list reflects upright, cordless stick, and robot vacuums.
However, cordless models do offer more flexibility when you’re cleaning.
What’s a Brush Roll?
You might also hear this piece called a beater bar.
The spacious dustbin can hold multiple rooms' worth of dust and dirt.PHOTO: The Spruce
The spacious dustbin can hold multiple rooms' worth of dust and dirt.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Eric Brockob
The detachable head of Bissell MultiClean Allergen Rewind can easily accommodate attachments for different types of cleaning.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Dera Burreson
The Levoit LVAC-200 performs well on carpets and rugs, as proven in testing.PHOTO: The Spruce
The parts and pieces of the Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock set out for display.PHOTO: The Spruce
The parts and pieces of the Roomba Combo 10 Max Robot + AutoWash Dock set out for display.PHOTO: The Spruce
PHOTO: The Spruce / Phoebe Cheong
We tested the agility of the Shark NV360 Navigator by cleaning the carpet under a wooden coffee table.PHOTO: The Spruce
Cordless stick vacuums aren’t always as powerful as upright ones, but there are some exceptions.The Spruce
During testing, we definitely preferred picks that didn’t get tangled with hair very easily.The Spruce
The Levoit LVAC-200 vacuum comes with two different attachments, both of which act as 2-in-1 tools.The Spruce
The Spruce team spends a lot of time testing and comparing vacuums on multiple types of carpet.The Spruce
