Compare 5 corded upright vacuums.

The motor and bin or bag sit above the floor head. Plug-in power suits longer cleaning sessions, especially in carpeted homes.

By Fyndsy · Updated October 20, 2026

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Our practical starting point

For carpet plus stairs, compare NV360 and BISSELL 39883 for their detachable pods. For bagged emptying, start with Kenmore BU4022. If carrying weight is the priority, compare the lighter Eureka, accepting fewer features.

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What matters	Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV360	BISSELL CleanView Swivel 3836	Kenmore Intuition BU4022	BISSELL Pet Hair Eraser Allergen Lift-Off 39883	Eureka Airspeed NEU10AE5
Suited to	Carpets, hard floors and stairs	Routine carpet cleaning	Carpets and people who prefer bagged emptying	Pet upholstery, floors and stairs	Lighter upright handling
Advantages	Detachable pod, brushroll shutoff and sealed HEPA system.	Swivel steering and Triple Action brushroll.	Lift-Up body for above-floor work; bagged collection.	Detachable pod, sealed HEPA system and TurboEraser pet tool.	7.7-pound listed weight; quick-release handle and crevice/dusting tools.
Tradeoffs	14.42-pound listed weight; 25-foot cord.	No detachable pod or sealed HEPA system established for this model.	Replacement bags are a recurring cost.	A hair-resistant brush still needs inspection and cleaning.	No sealed HEPA claim established; fewer specialist features.
Upkeep & details	Bagless emptying; clean filters and brush as instructed.	Empty bin and remove trapped hair from brush.	Use compatible bags and maintain filters.	1-litre bin; maintain filters, brush and attachments.	Washable filter needs full drying; clear brush and bin.
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Research-based equipment and fit comparison, not hands-on testing or a universal ranking. We compare floor suitability, supplied tools, handling and upkeep. Exact listing titles were checked October 20, 2026. No customer-consensus score is claimed. Prices and availability change. Product photos are available at the linked listings; on-page image permissions remain pending. Filtration specifications are not a medical claim.