The Shark Vertex Upright is on offer for $271 at Walmart, discounted from $429, and is one of our all-time favorites from the 65 vacuums we've tested. It's one of the lowest prices we've ever seen ...

Our top pick overall, the Shark PowerDetect Upright Cleaner, is a good fit for most homes, owing to its strong suction, user-friendly design and ability to work across a variety of surfaces.

When my colleagues set out to find the best vacuum, the Shark Lift-Away NV501 won them over with a lightweight and easy-to-maneuver design. Upright vacuums aren’t typically known for either of ...