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Shark APEX UpLight vs Shark Stratos UltraLight
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Shark APEX UpLight
Shark Stratos UltraLight
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- QU601QBK (Black)
- QU603QBK (Black)
- LZ601 (Blue)
- QU601QPR (Burgundy)
- QU603QPK (Burgundy)
- QU601QBL (Light Green)
- QU603QBL (Light Green)
- LZ602 (Orange)
- QU603QRW (Orange)
- LZ600 (Purple)
- HZ3002 (Navy)
- HZ3000 (Red Plum)
Our Verdict
Shark APEX UpLight
Shark Stratos UltraLight
The Shark APEX UpLight and Shark Stratos UltraLight each have strengths. The APEX has a higher-capacity dustbin and a wider array of attachments, and it exerts a slightly stronger suction force, resulting in better debris pickup in cracks and crevices. Conversely, the Stratos is lighter and more compact. It also features an odor-neutralizing system to help tamp down on unpleasant scents.
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QU601QBK
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HZ3002
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QU603QBK
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HZ3000
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LZ601
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QU601QPR
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QU603QPK
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QU601QBL
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LZ602
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Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
8.0
7.3
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Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
6.0
6.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
8.5
8.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFFLZ600
XFFKHZ3000
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHFFC600
XHFHZ3000
Storing
7.2
7.5
Storing Picture
Height
45.47" (115.5 cm)
33.54" (85.2 cm)
Width
11.02" (28.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Depth
11.42" (29.0 cm)
10.04" (25.5 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
7.6
6.7
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.18 gal (0.70 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
7.6
7.5
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
30.18 ft (9.2 m)
29.86 ft (9.1 m)
Hose Length
4.00 ft (1.22 m)
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.77 ft (0.54 m)
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
33.53 ft (10.22 m)
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
Portability
7.2
7.8
Total Weight
11.24 lbs (5.10 kg)
9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)
Weight In Hand
4.06 lbs (1.84 kg)
2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
0.0
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Recharge Time
N/A
N/A
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
No
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
None
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
Yes
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
No
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Extension Wand
Yes
No
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
9.6
Setting Used
Default
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
97%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
99%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Hard Floor Pickup
7.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
9.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
8.4
Setting Used
Default
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
90%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
86%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
78%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
71%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
7.6
Setting Used
Default
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
69%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
71%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
53%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
51%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.8
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
99%
Low-Pile Carpet
100%
High-Pile Carpet
94%
Suction
6.8
5.0
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
68.5 inH₂O (17.07 kPa)
50.6 inH₂O (12.60 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
3.2 inH₂O (0.80 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
Default
"Bare Floor"
Hose Diameter
1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
Airflow
7.8
7.3
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
70.3 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
61.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
Noise
7.6
8.0
Noise Video
Bare Floor
79.5 dBA
75.2 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
79.7 dBA
76.8 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
8.0
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.5
8.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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LZ602
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LZ600
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