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3 Options Considered

3 Options ConsideredPriceWeightPower source
Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352
13 lbs110 V AC, corded
Hoover Air BH52160PC
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Vacmaster VBV1210
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Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352

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Francisco
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Excellent value for money

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At a price point below $120 it is extremely hard to find a matching competitor to this versatile, powerful, and highly adjustable vacuum cleaner. It's efficient in different cleaning scenarios and the suction power it offers is on par with more expensive units.
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Versatile

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One of the most standout features of this vacuum is the possibility to detach the canister from the bottom part of the vacuum and just carry it around as a canister unit. This allows to reach and clean spots that would be hard or impossible to get to with a traditional upright cleaner. It comes in...
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Keeps the air clean

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This vacuum is equipped with a HEPA filtration system to keep the air free of allergens and dust particles. The foam filter protects the motor from large dust particles, and the HEPA filter filters the outflowing air from the vacuum, preventing allergens and microscopic dust going back in the air....
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Filters don't need to be replaced, just washed

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The filters are washable and don’t need to be replaced, but you have to remember to wash them once every 1 or 3 months for optimum performance.
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Easy to carry around

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Weighing only 12 pounds, this vacuum cleaner is easy to maneuver and carry around.
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Fairly long power cord

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The power cord is 25 ft. long, allowing to cover a wide area without the need to go from one outlet to another.
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Really strong suction

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Adjustable suction power

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It is possible to adjust the suction power with a valve on the handle. This can come in handy when you are, for example, dealing with small or high pile carpets.
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Swivel steering

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Like more expensive Dyson upright cleaners, this one has a swiveling head to help you get around tight spots and under the furniture. It isn’t as good as on premium models, but still makes the job a lot easier.
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Bagless dustbin is easy to empty

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There are no bags that you need to replace or clean out. Instead, the dust is collected in a bin that can be quickly emptied. It worth noting that that can create a large dust cloud for a moment.
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Helpful accessories included

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The vacuum ships together with four attachments: 2 crevice tools, a dusting brush, and a tool that helps removing pet hair.
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Clog-up protection

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If the vacuum does clog-up, it will start to suck air through an emergency vent to prevent the motor from burning.
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There is no height adjustment

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You can’t change the height of the vacuum, so it will be hard to do things like cleaning high-pile rugs.
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Non-retractable power cord

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The power cord doesn’t retract into the unit.
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Suction can be too strong

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It could make it very hard to clean rugs because the suction is so strong, even when set to the lowest suction power, that the vacuum is too hard to push and has to be pulled and lifted to clean rugs making it a not-so-easy task.
Francisco
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Feels cheap

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It isn't made from premium materials and that is very noticeable. Overall, the construction quality could be better.
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Not the best choice for pet owners

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If it gets too much animal hair, it gets clogged up easily.
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Has a plowing effect

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The vacuum tends to push around larger debris instead of cleaning it up. This means a couple of extras passes are needed to get the floor completely clean.
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No LED headlight

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There’s no light in front of the cleaner, which would be handy when cleaning under furniture.
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No dustbin sensors

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The vacuum will not warn you when it needs to be emptied. You have to keep an eye on that yourself.
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Hoover Air BH52160PC

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Perfect for cleaning cars

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As this vacuum cleaner is extremely lightweight (weighing only 2 pounds), compact, and handy, it is perfectly suitable for cleaning car interiors. Additionally, its mouth isn't very large, which helps reaching tricky spots in a car.
Francisco
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Comes with cleaning tools

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This vacuum cleaner comes with two extra cleaning tools: the crevice tool, for hard-to-reach places, and the brush tool, which removes animal hair and debris.
Francisco
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Good battery life

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The vacuum comes with a 20 V Lithium-ion battery pack that is covered by a two-year warranty. The battery can run the vacuum cleaner for 15 minutes and has 3 LED indicator lights that show the power level.
Francisco
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Upgradeable battery

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There is an option to buy an extended battery pack that runs for 30 minutes. It costs almost the same as the vacuum itself and charges for 12 hours.
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Consistent power despite the charge level

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One of the most significant advantages of this cordless vacuum cleaner is that it gives maximum power no matter what the charge level is. Lots of other vacuum cleaners tend to lose power gradually, once the battery is draining. This consistent power feature is very handy if you use the vacuum for v...
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Easy to empty, bagless dust collector

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The vacuum is bagless, and the transparent dust collector is easy to empty with only the touch of a button.
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Charging takes a while

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Unfortunately, it takes 9 hours to charge the battery, which is twice longer than other alternatives.
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Vacmaster VBV1210

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Perfect for heavy jobs

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This unit has one of the most powerful motors in its price range, being capable of outputing a maximum of 5 hp of raw power. This immense power allows it to suck up large amounts of liquid, large pieces of sawdust, or even screws.
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You can turn it into a blower

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It can be transformed into a blower and the powerful motor can produce more than 200 mph of wind power to blow leaves or other stuff around.
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Big, yet portable

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Weighing 17 pounds, being 18 inches wide, and having a canister that can hold up to 12 gallons of dust, this vacuum is big. But it's also quite portable. It has four 360-degree casters that, once attached, making this unit easy to roll around. Because of its wide footprint, it is very stable a...
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Easy to dispose of debris

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If you happen to use the vacuum to collect liquid and large debris, it is very straightforward to dispose of them. You don’t have to pick up the unit to pour out the liquid. Instead, you can use a large drain port.
Francisco
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Lacks storage for accessories

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While the vacuum comes with lots of attachments, there is no convenient way of storing them in the unit itself.
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