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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed vs BISSELL PowerForce Helix
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
BISSELL PowerForce Helix
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeUpright/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeUpright
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Variants
- UV725 (Gray)
- ZU560 (Plasma Blue)
- ZU561 (Red Peony)
- PowerForce Helix (Black/Blue)
- PowerForce Helix (Black/Purple)
Our Verdict
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
BISSELL PowerForce Helix
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed is better than the BISSELL PowerForce Helix. The Shark feels better built, incurs virtually no recurring costs, has an allergen-trapping HEPA filter, and delivers significantly better performance on bare floors. It's also much easier to maneuver, with a 'Lift-Away' design that enables you to pick up and carry its canister body independently of its upright portion. This design makes it easier to clean countertops and shelves with its wand and selection of attachments. Conversely, the BISSELL has a larger dustbin and weighs less. Its floorhead also offers five levels of height adjustment, unlike the Shark's fixed-height head.
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UV725
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PowerForce Helix
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ZU560
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ZU561
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Threshold
Bare Floor
7.0
6.6
Hard Floor Pick-Up
7.5
6.5
Maneuverability
6.5
5.5
Cracks
6.0
5.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
6.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Upright
User Maintenance
6.0
5.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
6.5
7.5
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFFK560
1608225
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHEPA560
No HEPA Filter
Storing
7.2
7.1
Storing Picture
Height
45.67" (116.0 cm)
43.50" (110.5 cm)
Width
12.01" (30.5 cm)
13.39" (34.0 cm)
Depth
11.93" (30.3 cm)
14.76" (37.5 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
7.8
8.0
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.30 gal (1.15 L)
0.40 gal (1.50 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
6.7
6.1
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
24.74 ft (7.5 m)
22.97 ft (7.0 m)
Hose Length
3.61 ft (1.10 m)
3.48 ft (1.06 m)
Minimum Wand Length
1.25 ft (0.38 m)
1.25 ft (0.38 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)
Total Range
28.08 ft (8.56 m)
25.89 ft (7.89 m)
Portability
7.2
8.0
Total Weight
13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
10.36 lbs (4.70 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.91 lbs (1.32 kg)
1.63 lbs (0.74 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
0.0
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Recharge Time
N/A
N/A
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
No
Power Adjustment
Yes
No
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
Manual
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pick-Up
7.5
6.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
7.0
5.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
8.0
6.5
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
2.7
3.3
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
71.8 inH₂O (17.89 kPa)
55.0 inH₂O (13.69 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.0 inH₂O (0.25 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.6 inH₂O (0.16 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.24 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Switch 1. Floor", (Brushroll Head)
Dial Setting "bare floor I"
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Airflow
7.6
8.1
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
66.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
77.3 CFM (2.2 m³/min)
Noise
8.0
7.4
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.3 dBA
81.5 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
76.8 dBA
78.6 dBA
Maneuverability
6.5
5.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
8.5
7.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
No
Cracks
6.0
5.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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UV725
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ZU560
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ZU561
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