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Black Friday 2026: upright vacuum deals
8 price drops and 2 record lows for an upright with weak suction

Black Friday is November 27, and Amazon has not announced its own sale dates yet. We checked each upright vacuum below against its own three-month Amazon price history on November 7. Two are at their lowest price ever, four are at their lowest price in three months, and two are under their average but not a three-month low, so we say plainly which drops matter.

How we check a deal: we check every Amazon.com price and compare it with the list price. These savings are against list prices, not record lows, and we say so on the page. We don’t test these products hands-on.

By Jamilur Rahman, Founder & Editor · Updated November 7, 2026

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Shark Rotator Lift-Away Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins, Wine Purple (LA702)

The short answer

When do Black Friday 2026 upright vacuum deals start? Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26), and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon has not announced its 2026 Black Friday sale dates yet (checked November 7), so we are not guessing at one. The eight upright vacuum drops below are live on Amazon now, three weeks before the big weekend, and every one was sold and shipped by Amazon.com when we checked.

The short answer. An upright that has lost its suction is usually blocked or dirty, not dead. The usual causes are a full dust cup, clogged filters, hair wrapped around the brush roll, a blockage in the hose or wand and, on belt-driven models, a worn or broken belt. All of them are free to check: empty the cup, clean a filter only if the manual says it is washable (and let it dry fully), cut the hair off the brush roll, look through the hose and wand, and check the manual for the belt. If suction is still weak after that, a new vacuum is the fix, and these are the drops worth a look. The winner is the Shark Rotator Lift-Away with DuoClean PowerFins (LA702) at $199.99, its lowest Amazon price ever and $114 under its three-month average of $314.35. The budget pick is the Eureka PowerSpeed NEU280 at $72.99, or the Shark Navigator NV360 at $124.99 if you want a Lift-Away pod and a HEPA filter. The pet-hair pick is the Shark Rotator TruePet NV752 at $199.99, $125 under its average, with a Pet Power Brush for stairs and upholstery. And if you want a Dyson, the Dyson Ball Animal 3 is $299, its lowest Amazon price ever. Don’t buy the LA702 for a small space or a basic job: the NV360 or the Eureka costs $75 to $127 less.

What other roundups miss. Most “Black Friday upright vacuum deals” lists show a discount against a list price the vacuum rarely sells for. We checked each vacuum here against its own three-month Amazon price history on Keepa on November 7, and all eight are sold by Amazon.com. Two are record lows: the Shark LA702 (first hit October 25 and held since) and the Dyson Ball Animal 3 (first hit November 3). Four more are at their lowest price in three months: the NV752, the NV501, the Stratos (which ties the same price it held for about ten days in mid-October) and the Eureka. The Shark Navigator NV360 and the Shark ZU102 are under their averages but are not three-month lows, and the Eureka’s saving is small, only $9. We say so on each card. All eight carried Amazon’s “Limited time deal” badge, and prices move daily, so tap “View on Amazon” for today’s number.

Best Black Friday upright vacuum deals: two record lows

Two uprights at their lowest Amazon price ever. The Shark LA702 at $199.99 is our top pick: $114 under its average, with DuoClean PowerFins and a Lift-Away pod on the listing. The Dyson Ball Animal 3 at $299 is $51 under its average, so choose it because you want a Dyson, not for the saving.

  1. SAVE $114Shark Rotator Lift-Away Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins, Wine Purple (LA702)

    Shark Rotator Lift-Away Vacuum with DuoClean PowerFins, Wine Purple (LA702)

    Corded Lift-Away upright with DuoClean PowerFins and HEPA · Fixes: hair wrapped round the brush roll
    $199.993-month avg $313.99
    You save $114 (36% off the 3-month average)
    • Lowest price ever
    • 1K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The LA702 is Shark’s corded Rotator with DuoClean PowerFins HairPro. The listing says two brushrolls dig into carpet and engage hard floors, and that the self-cleaning brushroll picks up pet hair with no hair wrap. It also lists a Lift-Away pedal for stairs and furniture, Odor Neutralizer Technology and a sealed HEPA filter. At $199.99 it is at its lowest Amazon price ever, first hit on October 25 and held since, and $114 under its 90-day average of $314.35. Its highest was $379.99 on October 4. Pick it as the one to beat in this group. Don’t pick it for a small space or a tight budget, where the NV360 or the Eureka costs $75 to $127 less.

    $199.99 at Amazon
  2. SAVE $51Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum, Corded, 290AW

    Dyson Ball Animal 3 Upright Vacuum, Corded, 290AW

    Corded Dyson upright with a de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head · Fixes: hair tangled on the brush bar
    $299.003-month avg $350
    You save $51 (15% off the 3-month average)
    • Lowest price ever
    • 4K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The Ball Animal 3 is Dyson’s corded 290AW upright with three suction modes: one for deep and medium-pile carpet, one for low-pile carpet and large debris, and one for hard floors. The listing says its de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head automatically clears wrapped hair from the brush bar, and it lists a stair tool, a combination tool and whole-machine filtration. At $299 it is at its lowest Amazon price ever, first hit on November 3, and $51 under its 90-day average of $350.14. It cost $449 on October 24. Pick it if you want a Dyson. Don’t pick it for value alone: the Shark LA702 is about $99 less.

    $299.00 at Amazon

Best Black Friday Shark Lift-Away vacuum deals: the biggest savings

Three Shark Lift-Away uprights at their lowest price in three months. The Stratos at $264.98 has the biggest saving, $128 under its average, though it ties the price it held in mid-October. The NV752 TruePet at $199.99 is $125 under and is our pet-hair pick, with a Pet Power Brush included. The NV501 at $164.99 is $107 under and the cheapest of the three.

  1. SAVE $128Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum, Powered Lift-Away, HEPA Seal, Navy (AZ3002)

    Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum, Powered Lift-Away, HEPA Seal, Navy (AZ3002)

    Corded Powered Lift-Away upright with DuoClean PowerFins HairPro · Fixes: stubborn pet hair on carpets and rugs
    $264.983-month avg $392.98
    You save $128 (33% off the 3-month average)
    • Lowest in 3 months
    • 8K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The Stratos is Shark’s Powered Lift-Away upright with DuoClean PowerFins HairPro. The listing says it has the best hair pickup of any Shark vacuum, with a self-cleaning brushroll, an included Pet Power Brush, Odor Neutralizer Technology and a HEPA seal. Powered Lift-Away means you can lift the pod away for motorized cleaning under furniture. At $264.98 it is $128 under its 90-day average of $393.17, the biggest saving here, and it ties its three-month low: it sat at the same price for about ten days in mid-October, then jumped to $530. Pick it for pet hair and rugs. Don’t pick it if the LA702, at $65 less, covers what you need.

    Ties its 3-month low: the same price for about ten days in mid-October, then $530 in late October

    $264.98 at Amazon
  2. SAVE $125Shark NV752 Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Bordeaux

    Shark NV752 Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Bordeaux

    Corded Powered Lift-Away upright with HEPA and a Pet Power Brush · Fixes: pet hair on stairs and upholstery
    $199.993-month avg $324.99
    You save $125 (38% off the 3-month average)
    • Lowest in 3 months
    • 3K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The NV752 is Shark’s Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet upright. The listing says the brushroll keeps spinning when you lift the pod away, and it includes a self-cleaning Pet Power Brush for carpeted stairs and upholstery, an upholstery tool, a crevice tool, LED headlights and a HEPA filter. Its dust cup is listed at 0.88 quart. At $199.99 it is at its lowest in three months and $125 under its 90-day average of $325.27, after sitting between $250 and $400 since mid-August. Pick it for the pet tool and a powered pod. Don’t pick it for the lowest price ever: its all-time low is $180.04 (July 2022).

    $199.99 at Amazon
  3. SAVE $107Shark Rotator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, White/Red (NV501)

    Shark Rotator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, White/Red (NV501)

    Corded Lift-Away upright with a washable HEPA filter · Fixes: a vacuum that cannot reach stairs and furniture
    $164.993-month avg $271.99
    You save $107 (39% off the 3-month average)
    • Lowest in 3 months
    • 3K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The NV501 is Shark’s Rotator Lift-Away upright, which the listing calls lightweight. You detach the pod to clean stairs and furniture, and the kit lists a wide upholstery tool, a dusting brush and a crevice tool. It has swivel steering, LED headlights, a 0.9-quart bagless dust cup and a HEPA filter that the listing says is washable: rinse it under running water until clear and air dry it for 24 hours. At $164.99 it is at its lowest in three months and $107 under its 90-day average of $272.15. Pick it for a Lift-Away Shark at a lower price. Don’t pick it if you want DuoClean PowerFins or a powered pod: the bullets list neither.

    $164.99 at Amazon

Best Black Friday cheap upright vacuum deals

Three uprights for a tighter budget or a smaller saving. The Eureka NEU280 at $72.99 is the cheapest vacuum here and at its lowest in three months, but it is only $9 under its average. The Shark Navigator NV360 at $124.99 is $31 under its average and the budget way into Lift-Away and HEPA. The Shark ZU102 at $229.99 is a pet-hair Shark with a 12-foot hose and a big cup, only $25 under its average. The NV360 and the ZU102 are not three-month lows.

  1. SAVE $9Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner (NEU280)

    Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Upright Vacuum Cleaner (NEU280)

    Corded upright with a cyclone system and on-board tools · Fixes: an upright that lost its suction, on the smallest budget
    $72.993-month avg $81.99
    You save $9 (11% off the 3-month average)
    • Lowest in 3 months
    • 6K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The Eureka PowerSpeed NEU280 is a lightweight corded upright with a cyclone system, five height settings and tools stored on board: a stretch hose with a quick-release handle, a 7-inch crevice tool, a dusting brush and an upholstery tool. The listing also tells you to clean the roller brush and the belt every two weeks. At $72.99 it is at its lowest in three months and the cheapest vacuum here, but the saving is small: $9 under its 90-day average of $82.75. Pick it as the cheapest way to replace a weak vacuum. Don’t pick it if you want a Lift-Away pod or a named HEPA filter: the bullets say it traps 99.9% of dust, dander and allergens but name neither.

    Small saving: only $9 under its average

    $72.99 at Amazon
  2. SAVE $31Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum, HEPA, Carpet and Pet Hair, Blue (NV360)

    Shark Navigator Lift-Away Vacuum, HEPA, Carpet and Pet Hair, Blue (NV360)

    Corded Lift-Away Navigator upright with HEPA · Fixes: a worn-out upright, at a low price
    $124.993-month avg $155.99
    You save $31 (20% off the 3-month average)
    • 30K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The Navigator NV360 is Shark’s Lift-Away Deluxe upright. The listing lists a brushroll shutoff to switch from carpet to hardwood, a detachable pod for stairs and furniture, swivel steering, a 0.9-quart bagless dust cup and a HEPA filter you rinse and air dry for 24 hours. It includes an upholstery tool and a crevice tool. At $124.99 it is $31 under its 90-day average of $156.59, but it is not a three-month low: it dipped to about $120 for a day or two around November 2 and 3. Pick it as the budget Shark. Don’t pick it for the biggest saving, where the Rotators and the Stratos are $107 to $128 under.

    Not a 3-month low: it dipped to about $120 for a day or two around November 2 and 3

    $124.99 at Amazon
  3. SAVE $25Shark ZU102 Rotator Pet Upright Vacuum with PowerFins HairPro & Odor Neutralizer Technology, Charcoal

    Shark ZU102 Rotator Pet Upright Vacuum with PowerFins HairPro & Odor Neutralizer Technology, Charcoal

    Corded Rotator Pet upright with PowerFins HairPro and a 12-foot reach hose · Fixes: long hair and pet odors
    $229.993-month avg $254.99
    You save $25 (10% off the 3-month average)
    • 1K+ bought in past month
    • Checked November 7, 2026

    The ZU102 is Shark’s Rotator Pet upright with PowerFins HairPro and Odor Neutralizer Technology. The listing says the self-cleaning brushroll picks up pet hair with no hair wrap, and lists a HEPA seal, swivel steering and a 3XL dust cup (2.9 L in the title). The hose extends for up to 12 feet of total reach for stairs and furniture. At $229.99 it is $25 under its 90-day average of $255.64, but it is not a three-month low: it sat near $220 from early to mid-September. Pick it for the big cup and the long hose. Don’t pick it for the discount: the NV752 is $30 less with a $125 saving.

    Not a 3-month low: it was about $220 from early to mid-September

    $229.99 at Amazon

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Quick tips before you buy

Fix weak suction before you buy

An upright that has lost its suction is usually blocked or dirty, not broken, so work through the list in order. Empty the dust cup. Check the filters: wash one only if the manual says it is washable, and let it dry fully before it goes back in. The Navigator NV360 and Rotator NV501 listings, for example, say to rinse the HEPA filter under running water until clear and air dry it for 24 hours. Cut any hair off the brush roll. Look through the hose, the wand and the floor nozzle for a clog. On a belt-driven model, check the manual for a worn or broken belt: the Eureka listing tells you to clean the roller brush and the belt every two weeks. If suction is still weak after all of that, a repair or a new vacuum is the next step, and the drops above are the ones worth a look.

Lift-Away or a plain upright?

A Lift-Away upright lets you detach the pod from the body to clean stairs, furniture and other above-floor spots. The listings for the LA702, NV752, NV501, Stratos and NV360 all describe one. On the NV752 and the Stratos the listing says the lift-away is powered, so the brushroll keeps spinning on the lifted pod for cleaning under furniture. The Eureka and the ZU102 use a hose instead (the Eureka’s stretch hose, and the ZU102’s hose that extends to 12 feet of reach), and the Dyson lists a stair tool and a combination tool. If you clean a lot of stairs, a Lift-Away pod or a long hose matters more than any discount.

Corded upright or cordless?

All eight vacuums here are corded, so there is no battery to wear out and no runtime to watch. The trade-off is the cord and, usually, a bigger machine to move around. The NV752, NV501, NV360 and ZU102 list dust cups of 0.88 quart, 0.9 quart, 0.9 quart and 2.9 L, so you empty a cup instead of buying bags. On filters, the Shark listings name a HEPA filter, while the Dyson and Eureka bullets we checked describe whole-machine filtration and 99.9% trapping without naming HEPA. If the cord or the weight is the problem, our cordless vacuum deals page covers vacuums that run on a battery.

What to skip

Skip judging a deal by a “percent off” badge: compare today’s price with the three-month average on a tracker such as Keepa. Skip choosing a model for its saving when the saving is tiny: the Eureka is $9 under its average and the ZU102 is $25, against $107 to $128 on the Shark Lift-Aways, so buy those two for the machine, not the discount. Skip an upright as your only vacuum if your home is mostly stairs and small rooms, because a Lift-Away model or a cordless vacuum fits that job better. And skip buying anything before you have tried the free suction fixes above.

Quick answers

When does Amazon’s Black Friday sale start in 2026?+

Black Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30. Amazon has not announced its 2026 Black Friday sale dates yet (checked November 7). The eight upright vacuums on this page are already under their three-month Amazon average today, and two are at their lowest price ever, so these drops are live now.

Why is my upright vacuum losing suction?+

Almost always a blockage or a dirty part, not a dying motor. Check five things in order: the dust cup (empty it), the filters (clean them only if the manual says they are washable, and let them dry fully), the brush roll (cut off wrapped hair), the hose and wand (look for a clog) and, on belt-driven models, the belt (a worn or broken belt means the brush roll no longer spins as it should, so check the manual). These steps cost nothing. If suction is still weak after all five, a repair or a new vacuum is the next step.

Are Shark upright vacuums cheaper on Black Friday?+

We can only report what we checked. On November 7, all six Sharks on this page were under their three-month Amazon average, by $25 to $128, and the LA702 was at its lowest Amazon price ever. Amazon has not announced its Black Friday sale dates, and prices move daily. Compare today’s price with the three-month average on a tracker such as Keepa instead of trusting a “percent off” badge.

Is the Dyson Ball Animal 3 worth it?+

At $299 it is at its lowest Amazon price ever (first hit November 3), $51 under its three-month average of $350.14 and $150 under the $449 it cost on October 24. The listing says its de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head clears wrapped hair from the brush bar, and it lists three suction modes, a stair tool and a combination tool. It is worth it if you want a Dyson upright. The Shark LA702 is about $99 less and lists a self-cleaning brushroll, a Lift-Away pod and a HEPA filter. We do not test vacuums hands-on, so this is a comparison of listings and prices.

Upright or cordless vacuum for pet hair?+

Both can work, and the right one depends on your home. The uprights here are corded, with no battery to wear out. The LA702, Stratos and ZU102 list a self-cleaning brushroll with no hair wrap, and the NV752 and Stratos include a Pet Power Brush for stairs and upholstery. A cordless vacuum has no cord to manage and is usually lighter, which suits smaller homes and quick cleanups, and our cordless vacuum deals page covers those. We do not test hands-on, so we compare listings and prices only.

Shark Navigator vs Rotator: what is the difference?+

Both are Shark’s corded uprights, and on these listings the model names do not line up as a simple ladder. The Navigator NV360 lists a Lift-Away pod, a HEPA filter and a brushroll shutoff for switching between carpet and hardwood. The Rotator NV501 lists a Lift-Away pod, a HEPA filter, a dusting brush and a wide upholstery tool, but the bullets we checked do not mention a brushroll shutoff. Higher Rotators add features: the LA702 lists DuoClean PowerFins and a self-cleaning brushroll, and the NV752 lists a powered Lift-Away. Check each listing’s feature bullets and “what’s included” list before you buy.

Shark Stratos or LA702: which deal is better?+

On price, the LA702: $199.99 is its lowest Amazon price ever and $114 under its average, and it costs about $65 less than the Stratos at $264.98. On features, the Stratos lists a powered Lift-Away (the brushroll keeps spinning on the lifted pod) and the best hair pickup of any Shark, and it has the biggest dollar saving at $128 under its average. Both list DuoClean PowerFins HairPro, a self-cleaning brushroll, Odor Neutralizer Technology and a HEPA seal. Choose the Stratos for the powered pod and rugs, and the LA702 for the price.

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