Shark's long-running corded bagless upright with a detachable Lift-Away canister, a brushroll on/off switch, swivel steering and HEPA filtration in a sealed system. It weighs roughly 12 to 14 pounds with a 25-foot cord and has been a budget favourite since 2010.
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On the evidence gathered here, yes. 82% of owners say they would buy it again, and satisfaction is still 7.3 out of 10 two years in. Five-year warranty and easy-to-find replacement parts.
Owners generally find it still pulls strongly as long as the filters are washed and the grate kept clear. Gripes centre on fiddly tool storage and handling rather than cleaning power.
Accordion hose and plastic parts can crack or wear. Isolated reports of motor failure. Feels top-heavy and awkward when using the tools.
Five-year warranty and easy-to-find replacement parts. Sentiment across the ownership period stays close to flat, which is rare: it reads 8.2 out of 10 in the first week and 7.3 two years later.
Worth it for: Budget-minded households; Homes with mixed carpet and hard floors; Homes with stairs. Think twice if: Thick, high-pile carpet; Cordless convenience seekers; Buyers wanting a premium build.
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| At purchase | 7.8 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.2 / 10 |
| One month | 8.1 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.9 / 10 |
| One year | 7.7 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 7.3 / 10 |
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Lab-style testing finds excellent suction and a perfect deep-carpet score, praising steering, the Lift-Away pod and five-year warranty, while noting plastic parts that can wear and trouble with large debris.
Argues the NV352, on sale since 2010, has stood the test of time, keeps its suction if kept clean and is easy to repair with widely available parts.
Names it the best cheap vacuum at about $160 for its cleaning, low upkeep and five-year warranty, but warns it pushes large particles, the hose can crack and thick carpet can overwhelm it.
Aggregates owner reviews praising light weight and suction, with individual complaints about handling, a failed motor, a fragile plastic elbow and doubts about inflated Amazon ratings.
Customer reviews averaging 4.7/5 praise strong suction, light weight and pickup, while complaining that attachments can't all be stored on the unit and are awkward to use.