Shark Navigator NV70 Professional Vacuum

Shark Navigator NV70 Professional Vacuum is large, strong and sturdy corded, bagless, upright vacuum cleaner with long, flexible cleaning hose, designed to be used as the main vacuum cleaner even in large homes and apartments.

Shark Navigator NV70 features large dirt cup, motorized brushroll, several cleaning attachments, washable air filters, HEPA air filtration and other features that make this vacuum one of the preferred heavy-duty vacuums for a long time.

Updated: March 28, 2019.

 Shark Navigator NV70 Features and Specifications

Shark Navigator NV70 is large, full size vacuum cleaner - its physical dimensions are (L x W x H) 11.4 x 12.2 x 45.5 inches (~29 x 31 x 115.6 cm) and it weighs 15.2 pounds (~6.9 kg).

Although unit weighs 15.2 pounds and is not the easiest vacuum to carry up and down the stairs, it is rather easy to push-pull during cleaning, especially when the suction is slightly decreased.

Unit is powered with 10 Amps (1200 watts) motor, providing plenty of suction along the 9.25 inches (~23.5 cm) wide cleaning path. Motor features thermal protection system and if the air flow is decreased and motor starts to overheat, thermal protection will activate and shut off the motor.

Suction is adjustable, allowing the user to vacuum even delicate surfaces.

Power cord is 25 feet (~7.6 m) long and in combination with the 10 feet (~3.05 m) long flexible cleaning hose, provide the user with extra long cleaning reach using just one wall power socket.

Shark Navigator NV70 doesn't feature automatic power cord rewind system - unit features cord wrap hooks, and it is up to the user to manually wrap the cord around them.

Main cleaner head features motorized brushroll, allowing the user to thoroughly clean carpets of various pile heights.

Shark Navigator NV70 features simple controls allowing the user to vacuum carpets (brushroll ON) and bare floors (brushroll OFF).

Note: Shark Navigator NV70 is self standing vacuum cleaner and in the upper position, brushroll is turned off, even if the 'carpet setting' is chosen. Only when the vacuum is reclined backward, the brushroll will start to spin if the power controls are set to 'carpets'. Although the Shark Navigator NV70 is large and versatile vacuum, it is easy to use and maintain. Nonetheless, when it arrives, be sure to read the manual thoroughly.

Main cleaner head height is fixed, since it is designed for optimal performances on various surfaces.

Brushroll features transparent cover, allowing the user to see its condition - it is up to the user to periodically clean the brushroll from tangled fibers, lint, hair and similar debris.

Also, main cleaner head features brushroll signal light - if the light is green, brushroll operates normally, an if the light is red, there is some blockage in the system, which has to be cleaned.

Main cleaner head doesn't feature LED headlights.

Shark Navigator NV70 features full swivel mechanism, allowing the user to easily clean around the floor objects and obstacles.

Dirt cup is transparent and extra-large, with total capacity of 2.9 quarts. Also, dirt cup is detachable and features bottom empty system, helping the user to easily and quickly empty the dirt directly into the trash can, without making a mess.

Air filtration is very good - Shark Navigator NV70 features so-called 'Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology (prevents air from escaping the vacuum without being filtered first)' and a set of air filters, including a HEPA filter, designed to trap dust and allergens inside the vacuum.

Unit uses 3 air filters:

- felt and foam pre-motor air filters,

- HEPA post-motor air filter.

All filters are washable using warm running water. After thoroughly drying the air filters for at least 24-36 hours, reassemble them back into the unit.

Note: Shark NV70 is intended for dry dirt only. Never operate the vacuum with moist/wet filters or no filters at all - it can damage the vacuum and void the 5-year limited warranty.

Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology in combination with air filters, traps 99.9% of dust, dirt and other potential allergens inside the vacuum.

Shark Navigator NV70 is designed for vacuuming large flat areas, but also to clean elevated surfaces, even up to the ceiling.

Shark Navigator NV70 comes with the following cleaning tools:

- Crevice Tool is long and narrow cleaning tool, allowing the user to clean edges, corners, between seats and mattresses and similar, sometimes awkward to reach ares.

- Dusting Brush features soft bristles that agitate small particles found at various surfaces, which are then picked up by strong suction.

- Wide Pet Upholstery Tool is intended for vacuuming upholstery and similar surfaces, and is rather efficient in picking up stubborn dirt, including even pet hair. However, when vacuuming sensitive surfaces, vacuum suction must be decreased.

Shark Upright Vacuums - Comparison and Recommendation

Shark Navigator NV70 has been on the market for a long time and is even considered 'outdated' by some users. But, it is truly tested by countless users in various situations and even after all these years, it is still a preferred choice for many of them.

The following table compares some of the most popular Shark's uprights:

Model	Shark APEX DuoClean with Zero-M Powered Lift-Away Upright Vacuum (AZ1002)	Shark Navigator NV70 Professional	Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum (NV752)	Shark Navigator Lift-Away Zero-M Speed (ZU561)	Shark ION P50 Cord-Free Powered Lift-Away (IC162)
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DuoClean	Yes	No	No	No	Yes
Zero-M	Yes	No	No	Yes	No
Lift-Away	Powered Lift Away	No	Powered Lift Away	Yes	Powered Lift Away
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Technology	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
HEPA	Yes	Yes (99.9%)	Yes (99.9%)	Yes	Yes (99.99%)
Noise Reduction	Yes	No	No	No	No
Rated Power	1350 W	1200 W	1150 W	800 W	260 W
Power Cord	25 feet	25 feet	30 feet	25 feet	(cordless)
Flexible Cleaning Hose	6.6 feet	10 feet	6 feet	6.6 feet	6 feet
Dimensions (L x W x H)	11.2 x 12.2 x 46 inches	11.4 x 12.2 x 45 inches	13.2 x 11.9 x 45 inches	12 x 9.5 x 45.6 inches	10.24 x 12.45 x 44.8 inches
Weight	16 pounds	15.2 pounds	15.6 pounds	13.4 pounds	12.03 pounds
Dirt Cup	1.5 quarts	2.9 quarts	3.3 quarts	2.2 quarts	0.54 quarts
Amazon Link	Shark AZ1002	Shark NV70	Shark NV752	Shark ZU561	Shark ION P50 (IC162)

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Price comparison:

Shark Navigator NV70 is an older model and it lacks certain features and technologies that are common on the newer Shark vacuums.

Thus, it is cheaper than the newer models, but it still can do the same job as it could years ago - after all, it is still the same sturdy and reliable vacuum cleaner.

If you need a strong and affordable vacuum cleaner with practically no maintenance costs and 5-year limited warranty, and Shark NV70 features fit your needs, consider this model.

For more reviews and recommendations, check Shark Navigator NV70 Upright Vacuum Amazon link (link opens in the new window).