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Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 vs Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.3 vs 4.1). The gap is mostly about budget-conscious pet owners — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Upright Vacuum

Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252

4.3

3 sources2 derived$139.99as of Aug 1

The Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 is an affordable upright that does better than expected on both carpet and hard floor tests, particularly with pet hair. TechGearLab praised its suction indicator and powered pet tool, and Vacuum Wars called it strong value for budget-conscious buyers. Reviewers flagged filtration problems, a brush that is hard to clean, and no suction control. It suits anyone who wants an economical vacuum that still delivers solid performance; allergy sufferers may want to consider alternatives.

Strengths

— Good pet hair collection
— Inexpensive
— Suction Power Indicator shows clogs visually

Watch-outs

— Brush roller hard to clean
— Poor filtration system that releases airborne particles
— No suction control

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Ranked #3 in Best Upright Vacuum

Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352

4.1

2 sources1 derived$199.99as of Aug 1

The Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 has been a Wirecutter pick for years, on the strength of strong suction, durability, and lift-away operation that reaches high spots. TechGearLab's review confirms its solid carpet performance and HEPA filtration while noting it falls short on hardwood floors and tangles with pet hair. It is not the best vacuum available, but it holds up as a reliable budget option under $200 with a five-year motor warranty. The warranty's limited scope and the small dustbin are the noted drawbacks.

Strengths

— Impressive suction and airflow that easily picks up sand, glitter, and fur
— Lift-away feature transforms it into a handheld tool for cleaning upholstery, stairs, and shelves
— Durable design with many users reporting years of consistent performance

Watch-outs

— Struggles with deeply embedded pet hair that tends to clump and tangle
— Tiny dustbin holds less than a quart, requiring frequent emptying
— Warranty only covers the motor, not other components like the brush roll which is a common failure point

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252

The Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 provides excellent value for budget-conscious buyers, outperforming the Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV351 in pet hair pickup but lacking HEPA filtration that the Shark S3500 Lift-Away Deluxe offers. It's more affordable than the Dyson Ball Animal 3 and Hoover WindTunnel Max Pet Power Drive UH72600, though it has poor filtration and no suction control, unlike the Kenmore BU1018 which offers better motor performance.

Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352

While the Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 offers strong suction and a lift-away feature that the Dyson Ball Animal 3 lacks, it falls short on hardwood floors and struggles with deeply embedded pet hair that the Hoover WindTunnel Max Pet Power Drive UH72600 handles better. Its small dustbin and limited warranty coverage make it less appealing than the Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252, which provides better value despite lower suction control.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252	Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352
Dust Capacity	1.0L	Less than a quart
Cord Length	27 ft	—
Weight	15 lb	—
Filter Type	Washable foam disk filter	HEPA
Cleaning Head	Swivel Head \| Height Adjustment Knob	—
Warranty	—	Five-year motor warranty
Material	—	Plastic
Wattage	—	1200W

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