Choose the type of vacuum that fits your cleaning objectives and preferences—do you prefer to spot clean in short bursts, or do you lean toward deep cleaning sessions of your entire home? Do you want to do as little hands-on cleaning as possible, or do you like the satisfaction of a job well done? The Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum has absolutely sailed through multiple rounds of our testing, proving to be efficient, powerful, and reliable—exactly what an upright vacuum should be. In fact, it’s currently our favorite overall vacuum (out of more than 300 tested vacuums), and it’s even earned a spot in the personal vacuum collection of one of our editors—she’s been using it regularly for four years. We found it genuinely easy to switch attachments as we cleaned, and since the vacuum is so lightweight, it’s easy to tote around. Our team of CNET experts, editors and lab technicians has been testing vacuums in a smart home and testing warehouse located in Louisville for over 10 years. In that time, we've refined our testing methods and assessments in a controlled environment to measure the proficiency of robot vacuums, full-size models and cordless stick vacuums alike. For more details, check out this in-depth article on how we test vacuums at CNET. The Shark Rocket Pro does a fantastic job of sucking up pet hair, with a few caveats.