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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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Jul 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Hank3000
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid vacuum

Great suction, build quality, and modularity. I like that I can fully break it down and change out the pieces to fit my needs. Additionally, it is a good bit quieter than our previous vacuum. Overall, I am very pleased with this product.

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Sep 4, 2025
Reviewer name: Doug
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Superb suction, NO hair/string wrap on beater bar

Love it! We use it every day as we have a dog that sheds a ton, and two boys. This vacuum sucks up so much, it is incredible and there is NO hair/string wrap under the beater bar! The led lights are very helpful as well. I only wish it had a longer cord. I did install a suitable 16/2 13 amp 15' extension cord to use with it which really improved the convenience. This Shark replaced a previous Shark that had lasted many years.

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Dec 1, 2025
Reviewer name: TamiV
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great upgrade.

I have this exact model only 10+years old. We needed an upgrade bc we have a new dog and I vacuumed the basement and it was a bit stinky. I did my research and I kept coming back to wanting my vacuum just newer. This one is great. I think it's 100% lighter than the older version. There are a few things I wish didn't change like button placement and the wind up but overall this thing is super powerful, cleans what we assumed was clean and is actually propelling which makes things easier. Again it's powerful so if you're not prepared for the propel it does jolt you a bit. I love it and I'm really happy with it.

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Apr 12, 2026
Reviewer name: Trogdor12
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So far so great

I haven’t been able to use every feature of it but all the features I have used have worked out great. The power of the vacuum is fantastic and to me it is pretty lightweight. I vacuumed a room after it had been vacuumed, not very long ago, with another vacuum and it picked up so much more.

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Apr 25, 2026
Reviewer name: AV30
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not for owners of dogs that shed

I am super disappointed in this vacuum. I have two German Shepards and this vacuum just can’t seem to handle their hair. I do not have any carpet in my home, only hard flooring, and the vacuum continues to get jammed and hair gets built up and stuck in the roller. I have to take it apart often to keep that area clear. The chord on the vacuum is also way too short. I’ve always had Dysons and wanted to give Shark a try, but I feel like I’ve made a mistake.

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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Your experience hasn’t reflected the high standard of service we aim to provide, and we want to make things right. We apologize for how how disappointing this must be, especially with two German Shepherds. We’d really like the opportunity to look into this further and see how we can help. For step‑by‑step troubleshooting and additional help, please visit our support page using the link below. Our team is committed to supporting you along the way. https://support.sharkninja.com/article/LA800-Series-Shark-DetectPro-Lift-Away-Upright-Vacuum---Troubleshooting-Guide?redirect=false Kind regards, Shark Home

Apr 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Vickie0721
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

I Love Shark vacuums and with 2 goldens I NEED a great vacuum. Although I love this vacuum the design flaw is that it should lift away like the stratos (which I had prior to this vacuum) so that you can easily get under furniture. I honestly thought it did which is why I bought this one instead of another stratos but that was my fault for not researching better.

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Apr 5, 2026
Reviewer name: Kem26
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Shark Carpet feeding frenzy

Regretted this purchase within days. On carpet or large area rugs anchored by furniture it's ok. Not great but ok. Unless there's a setting I haven't found yet, it's impossible to vacuum smaller rugs without it trying to pull the rug into the roller. You can use the hard floor mode but then you lose the roller/beater option to better clean the rug. It doesn't fit well under furniture unless you're willing to give up the power nozzle. It doesn't pick up fine dust along the edges or hard floors.- not even with multiple passes. The liftoff canister is ok for vacuuming stairs but there's no power tools for carpeted stairs. My last vacuum had a smaller power roller brush like a pet hair attachment - this one does not. Also the motor/canister area gets so hot it partially melted the crevice tool and warped it so it doesn't fit smoothly. The power cord is insanely short so expect to have to unplug and plug it in elsewhere to finish a decent sized room (like a master bedroom). And finally if there is ANYTHING on the floor like even a pair of shoes, it will lift up over the sole and try to vacuum up the shoe. This product was clearly QA'd in an empty 10x10 room with only clumps of dirt by a person who'd never operated a vacuum before.

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reply from SharkNinja

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us. We’re really sorry to hear about the difficulties you’ve experienced, from trouble cleaning smaller rugs and edges to maneuverability around furniture and everyday items. We understand how frustrating this has been, especially when the vacuum isn’t performing as expected in a lived‑in home. For smaller rugs and bare floors, try using the Hard Floor setting. This provides maximum suction while slowing the brushroll, which can help prevent rugs from being pulled into the roller. You can find more tips and guidance by visiting our FAQs at the link below. https://support.sharkninja.com/en-CA/article/LA800-Series-Shark-DetectPro-Lift-Away-Upright-Vacuum-FAQs We would like to look into the overheating you mentioned, especially where it caused a tool to become warped. Please reach out to us through the link below so our team can review this further with you. https://support.sharkninja.com/contact-us Kind regards, Shark Home

Feb 15, 2026
Reviewer name: cybernard
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Shark blew it with this power cord

I needed a vac. quickly. Shark is notorious for the plastic breaking, but the cleaning capability is 4/5. The power cord on this model is THE WORST, and most unsafe cord, I have ever seen. It is stiff, remains bent, does not ever soften to straighten out, and is a tripping hazard. Shark should be ashamed to use this low cost cord, as in the end I am convinced it will cost them! I cannot in good conscience recommend this unit to anyone.

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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear about the issues you’ve run into, especially the concerns with the cord being stiff, difficult to manage, and creating a risk, along with your disappointment around the durability of the plastic components. It’s clear how frustrating this has been, and we really appreciate you being so honest about it. Your feedback is important to us, and it helps highlight where improvements can be made. Kind Regards, Shark Clean.

Aug 18, 2025
Reviewer name: Willyep2
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Love the new automatic features!

This is our third Shark vacuum cleaner, has always been a dependable machine. Our daughter still has the first one, which is over 20 years old and still works well. We like the new way it automatically switches from carpet to bare floors, and puts more suction on the side that is against a wall. The suction on Shark vacuums has always been awesome, which is why I still buy them. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is they took away the one thing that made it awesome. The body is no longer detachable so you can clean under your furniture and such. That is a feature we loved on our old vacuum, which we broke the plastic that holds it upright. If Shark will put that feature back on it, it's a 5 star product.

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Feb 7, 2026
Reviewer name: Scoofynewfie
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Sadly disappointed

I am an avid Shark user and I hate to say this but im disappointed in this vacuum. My previous stratos was much stronger sounding and the suction was awesome. With this one , the suction is okay but doesnt compare to the stratos. Its lightweight which is nice but I just feel that this one will not last long ...... feels cheap.

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reply from SharkNinja

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that this vacuum hasn’t matched the performance you experienced with your previous Stratos. We understand how disappointing it can be when a product doesn’t live up to the standard you’re used to, especially when you’ve had a model you really loved. Your confidence in the quality and suction power of your vacuum is incredibly important to us. To support you further, we’ve included some helpful guides to make it easier to get familiar with your Detect Pro and get the best results possible. We truly appreciate your loyalty to Shark, and we’re committed to making this right for you. Guides and Manuals: https://support.sharkninja.com/product/shark-detectpro-with-duoclean-detect-and-liftaway/01tHs00000D0eRIIAZ?redirect=false Kind regards, Shark Clean