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Customer reviews for Shark® Detect Pro® Lift-Away® ADV Upright Vacuum for
Shark® Detect Pro® Lift-Away® ADV Upright Vacuum
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Aug 9, 2026
Reviewer name: William64
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great appliance light weight

I love the shark lift away cleans everything from dog hair cat hair love it wow where did all this come from and it has a deodorant pod makes the house smell clean

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May 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Chris Hunter.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great choice

I bought this two months ago. It took a while to grow on me as I didn't like that it was so different from my old shark vacuum. Now I absolutely love it! Small things make a big difference. The led lighting allows me to see pet hair and litter that is invisible under normal light. The way the vacuum head is designed allows you can clean right up against the wall. There are so many other great features as well. Really happy with this purchase.

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Jun 20, 2026
Reviewer name: DLG1
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Shark Fail 😠

I've been a dedicated Shark vacuum customer for years. Sadly, this one is a fail on several counts. The self-propel feature is too strong. You basically have to run it to the wall if you want to stop it. The adjustment for less/more suction is ineffective. I've always been able to vacuum my rugs using this adjustment w/o sucking the rug up. Not with this one. The crevice tool does not fit on the body of the vacuum, even though there is a post for it. Lastly, the cord holders are on the top of the canister and the bottom, almost to the floor. If you have back or bending issues, this is inconvenient and not user friendly. And the carpet refresher canister 🤮. I don't want my house to smell like industrial strength bathroom deodorizer. I have basically the same but older version of this model. There was really no need for all of the changes. It was great the way it was. Now I'm in search of a replacement, ugh.

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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We understand how disappointing it is when your Shark Detect Pro doesn’t meet your expectations, especially after having such a positive experience with previous models. We can see how the self-propel strength, suction adjustments, attachment storage, cord placement, and scent features have impacted your overall experience. We truly appreciate you sharing these details and will be sure to pass your feedback along to our team for review. If you have any further concerns or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through the link below. https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us Kind regards, Shark Home

Jun 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Vacuum Maniac
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

New Shark in the house!

Shark has been my vacuum of choice for years now. I would never go with another brand. Shark is superior to all others I have used and never disappoints. Plus, it outlasts all other vacuums. This new Shark I purchased is fantastic, and I look forward to using it every time I pull it out. I highly recommend this unit.

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Jun 9, 2026
Reviewer name: MiaH
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Worth the money

I've always been a Shark fan—my last two vacuums were Sharks, and this one is a perfect upgrade. The suction is strong (it almost pulls you when you turn it on), and it's great on plush carpet as well as wood floors thanks to the multiple floor-height settings, including the sensor mode. I love the slim design for getting into tight spots and along baseboards, and the noise level is lower than expected for how powerful it is. It comes with all the standard attachments plus a special one for window blinds and ceiling fans. My favorite part is the rollers—especially with long hair, I just make sure to clean them after each use. Overall, it's a durable vacuum worth the money.

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May 15, 2026
Reviewer name: bobdal27
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

too loud and bogs down like a Dyson

I used to sharpen Apex for The Last 5 Years and the powerhead on it went bad of course sharp never has parts to fix their vacuum cleaners because they just want to sell you another one okay I accepted that I've dealt with Dyson they suck they get on carpet and they just get bogged down you got to turn it off pull it backwards this one this detect Pro that I bought does that sum and I don't really like to detect part cuz when I use that then I'll get into my vacuum cleaner sometimes it'll start shaking and kind of jumping a little bit my simple Apex was good NOT REALLY HAPPY WITH IT MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE WENT WITH STRATOS DUOROLL

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reply from SharkNinja

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear that the Detect Pro hasn’t met your expectations, especially after your positive experience with your previous Apex model. We understand how disappointing it is when performance doesn’t feel consistent, particularly with issues like the vacuum struggling on carpet or the head shaking during use. Your feedback is important to us and we will being sharing it with our teams internally. This isn’t the experience we want for you, and we’d like to help improve it. Please reach out to us using the link below so our team can take a closer look and provide support. https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us Kind regards, Shark Home

Jun 11, 2026
Reviewer name: House23
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Disappoiting after previous model. not a true away

Disappointed - Previous Lift Away was a true Lift Away as you could detatch and use the power head. that was the ENTIRE pont of the feature. not with this new model. Suction is great but without an overide relief valve, even hard floor setting is too much for Ruggable type two-piece rugs

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Hi there, Thank you for your feedback on the Detect Pro. We’re sorry to hear the Lift-Away feature didn’t meet your expectations. We’re glad the suction is working well, though we can see how it may be too strong for lighter rugs. Using the lowest suction setting and slightly reducing contact with the rug can sometimes help. If you’d like more help with setup or tips for your flooring, our team is here: https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us Sincerely, Shark Home

May 16, 2026
Reviewer name: Kimandthepups
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not for large dogs. Clogged in a month.

I have 6 dogs. Large ones. Was really excited to see the great reviews on this vacuum. Well I have owned it less than a month and the front roller is totally clogged up!! I dont put it on bare floors all the time to (hopefully) help with German Shepherd and Golden Retriever hair, but this failed miserably. :( I do vacuum every day. Have to, this is crazy. Now I am paying for a vacuum that doesnt do what I needed to do.

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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really unhappy to hear how disappointing your experience has been, especially after being excited to use the vacuum and relying on it to keep up with the amount of hair from your dogs. With larger breeds like German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers, we completely understand how important it is to have a vacuum that can handle heavy shedding, so this must be incredibly frustrating for you. We’d really like the chance to help get this resolved for you so your vacuum can perform the way you need it to. Please reviewing the troubleshooting steps in our support guide, which walks through common causes and solutions. If the issue continues after trying these steps, our customer support team would be happy to assist further and explore available options with you. https://support.sharkninja.com/article/LA800-Series-Shark-DetectPro-Lift-Away-Upright-Vacuum---Troubleshooting-Guide?redirect=false Kind regards, Shark Home

Jun 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Catemgirl
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

A Word to the Wise

I gave this a 4 because the first time I tried it, I broke it. The user manual states don't run over the cord as it will slice it . Of course that makes sense. This vacuum has an extra long power cord which usually would be a plus except, the Rug mode has a strong power assist that causes the vacuum to lunge forward. As I was trying to get the power cord out of the way the vacuum lunged forward, caught the cord and sliced it. Devastated. My last vacuum was 25 years old so I was pretty proud of this new Shark. For the short time I had it -it was amazing. I vacuumed over a rug, that I had vacuumed the day before and was shocked at how much the Shark pulled out. I had forgotten how bright that rug really was. So, if you buy this , Just one tip- make sure your power cord is up and out of the way before changing the suction mode to Rug or Auto Detect.

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Jul 17, 2026
Reviewer name: Shark A1
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

GREAT company that stands by their products

Shark sent a replacement sweeper for our one-year-old Shark which had malfunctioned. Shark sent a new replacement, what a great company that stands by their products!

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