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Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed vs Shark APEX UpLight
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
Shark APEX UpLight
Tested using Methodology v1.3
Updated Dec 05, 2024 06:22 PM
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeUpright/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- UV725 (Gray)
- ZU560 (Plasma Blue)
- ZU561 (Red Peony)
- QU601QBK (Black)
- QU603QBK (Black)
- LZ601 (Blue)
- QU601QPR (Burgundy)
- QU603QPK (Burgundy)
- QU601QBL (Light Green)
- QU603QBL (Light Green)
- LZ602 (Orange)
- QU603QRW (Orange)
- LZ600 (Purple)
Our Verdict
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed
Shark APEX UpLight
The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Speed and Shark APEX UpLight are differently designed vacuums with different use cases. The Navigator is a bulkier upright vacuum with a larger dirt compartment that does a better job on low and high-pile carpets. Meanwhile, the APEX is a corded stick/handheld vacuum that's much easier to maneuver, is better built, and has fewer parts requiring regular maintenance. It also clears slightly more debris on bare floors.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our vacuums test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.0
8.0
Cracks
6.0
8.5
Recurring Cost
6.5
8.5
Maneuverability
6.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
6.0
6.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
6.5
8.5
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFFK560
XFFLZ600
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHEPA560
XHFFC600
Storing
7.2
7.2
Storing Picture
Height
45.67" (116.0 cm)
45.47" (115.5 cm)
Width
12.01" (30.5 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)
Depth
11.93" (30.3 cm)
11.42" (29.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
7.8
7.6
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.30 gal (1.15 L)
0.18 gal (0.70 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
6.7
7.6
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
24.74 ft (7.5 m)
30.18 ft (9.2 m)
Hose Length
3.61 ft (1.10 m)
4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Minimum Wand Length
1.25 ft (0.38 m)
1.77 ft (0.54 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
28.08 ft (8.56 m)
33.53 ft (10.22 m)
Portability
7.2
7.2
Total Weight
13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
11.24 lbs (5.10 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.91 lbs (1.32 kg)
4.06 lbs (1.84 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
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
No
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
None
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
No
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
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
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
9.6
Setting Used
Default
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
97%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
99%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Hard Floor Pick-Up
7.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
8.0
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
8.4
Setting Used
Default
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
90%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
86%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
78%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
71%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
7.6
Setting Used
Default
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
69%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
71%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
53%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
51%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.8
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
99%
Low-Pile Carpet
100%
High-Pile Carpet
94%
Suction
2.7
6.8
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
71.8 inH₂O (17.89 kPa)
68.5 inH₂O (17.07 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.0 inH₂O (0.25 kPa)
3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.6 inH₂O (0.16 kPa)
3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Switch 1. Floor", (Brushroll Head)
Default
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
Airflow
7.6
7.8
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
66.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
70.3 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
Noise
8.0
7.6
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.3 dBA
79.5 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
76.8 dBA
79.7 dBA
Maneuverability
6.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
8.5
8.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
6.0
8.5
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
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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