Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 vs Miele Complete C3 Marin

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.

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 particularly handy when cleaning steep stairs or narrow places where it would be hard to maneuver with a full-sized vacuum.

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. This is important to allergen-sensitive people, and the air will feel overall fresher after cleaning.

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.

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

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

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.

If the vacuum does clog-up, it will start to suck air through an emergency vent to prevent the motor from burning.

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

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.

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.

The vacuum comes with two large bristles: an electric power brush and a brush for hardwood cleaning. The electric power brush can be used on every floor and carpeting ,since it has five adjustable height levels and even an LED light that lets you see under furniture. The hardwood bristle is very flexible and rotates by 180 degrees, so you can get in even the tightest spots behind furniture or in corners.

Because of the extensive testing and strict quality control, Miele offers a seven-year warranty on the motor and the casing, and a one-year warranty for the rest of the parts. On top of that, Miele claims that the vacuum is made to work for 20 years and, reading customer reviews of the previous Miele vacuum cleaners, you can say that's more or less accurate.

Another feature that makes this unit very versatile is the automatic speed adjustment. The unit decides itself how much power is needed, depending on the tool you're using and the type of surface you are cleaning, for optimized results.

The motor is sound isolated, making it one of the quietest units on the market.

All the small attachments can be tucked away in a covered tool storage built into the main unit. Since the storage is covered, you don’t have to worry that the accessories will fall off and go missing.

As a German product, there is a lot of attention to small details. For example, the dusting brush is made from natural hair that doesn’t curl or mat. The upholstery nozzle has two strips that capture the lint and threads when moving the nozzle forward and then cleaning themselves when going backward.