SHARK NV181 Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum
$149.95
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Key Takeaways
- Type:Upright Vacuum Cleaner
- Price:$149.95
- Best For:Hard Floor, Carpet
- Features:HEPA Filtration
- Status:In Stock
- Weight:13.3 lbs
The SHARK NV181 Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum is an upright vacuum cleaner from SHARK last listed at $149.95. It offers HEPA filtration and a 13.3 lb body. It is in stock now.
Shark is a mid-range vacuum brand founded in 1998, headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, USA. Known for: Navigator series, DuoClean technology, Lift-Away vacuums.
Quick Specs
- Brand
- SHARK
- Type
- Upright
- Power Source
- Corded
- Wattage
- 700 W
- Capacity
- 0.8 L
- Weight
- 13.3 lbs
- Filter Type
- HEPA
- Reach
- Up to 11 feet total (extendable hose + attachments)
- Steering
- Swivel steering for maneuverability
- Surfaces
- Carpets, hard floors, upholstery, stairs
- Included tools
- Crevice tool, upholstery tool
- Power
- Corded (unlimited runtime)
About This Vacuum
The SHARK Navigator Swivel Pro Upright Vacuum (NV181) is a corded upright for whole-home cleaning. It delivers strong suction across carpets and hard floors, with Anti-Allergen Complete Seal technology and a HEPA filter that traps 99.9% of dust and allergens (particles 0.3 microns or larger, per ASTM F1977 testing). Swivel steering makes it easy to pivot around furniture and into corners at 13.3 lb. The 11-foot total reach, hose plus attachments, covers stairs, furniture, and upholstery from a single outlet. A crevice tool targets tight gaps; the upholstery tool lifts pet hair from fabric. Best for mixed flooring, pet owners, and those who want unlimited runtime and consistent power without battery drain. The weak spot is the rigid hose, which has a sharp bend where debris tends to clog and has to be cleared by hand. For deep cleaning without charge anxiety, it's reliable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Strong, on carpet and hard floors alike. The catch is that it can drop off after a clog, so if pickup suddenly fades, check the hose before anything else. Clear it and the NV181 is back to full strength, which is the habit to build with this model.
Yes, consistently. It pulls hair from shedding dogs off floors and gets out fur left in carpets by a previous household. The upholstery tool on the NV181 handles hair on fabric, so the sofa and stairs get the same treatment as the floor.
Mostly. It glides and turns easily once you're used to it, though the swivel steering feels wobbly at first, and the twisting can be tiring on the wrist. At 13.3 lb, the NV181 is still a full-size upright when you carry it upstairs.
The rigid hose has a sharp bend, and debris tends to catch there. It's a recurring complaint, and the fix is clearing it by hand. Avoid sucking up large pieces in one go with the NV181, and check that bend whenever suction drops.
Hold the 0.8 liter canister over the trash and press the bottom release, and it empties easily. Since the NV181 is bagless, there are no bags to buy, and the HEPA filter is the part to keep an eye on over time.
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Quick Specs
- Brand
- SHARK
- Type
- Upright
- Power Source
- Corded
- Wattage
- 700 W
- Capacity
- 0.8 L
- Weight
- 13.3 lbs
- Filter Type
- HEPA
- Reach
- Up to 11 feet total (extendable hose + attachments)
- Steering
- Swivel steering for maneuverability
- Surfaces
- Carpets, hard floors, upholstery, stairs
- Included tools
- Crevice tool, upholstery tool
- Power
- Corded (unlimited runtime)
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