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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. To Be Deleted
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Shark APEX Upright vs Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark APEX Upright
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

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Shark APEX Upright Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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Variants

  • AZ1002 (Espresso)
  • AZ1000 (Olive/Burgundy)
  • AZ3002 (Navy)
  • AZ3000C (Red Plum)

Review

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Our Verdict

Shark APEX Upright

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

For the most part, the Shark Stratos Upright improves on the older Shark APEX Upright. The Stratos has a more effective self-cleaning brushroll, weighs fractionally less, and delivers slightly better performance on most surface types. While some users might view it as a gimmick, the Stratos also has an odor-neutralization system that masks unpleasant scents as you clean. On the other hand, the APEX has a higher-capacity dustbin, and the design of its grip makes it more comfortable to use in its handheld configuration.

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Espresso
AZ1002
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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
7.6

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.5
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Build Quality Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright/Handheld

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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Maintenance Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFF650
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHF650
Unidentified

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Storing 
 

7.2
7.1

Storing Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Storing Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.51" (115.6 cm)
46.46" (118.0 cm)

Width 
 

12.01" (30.5 cm)
12.01" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

10.98" (27.9 cm)
13.98" (35.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No

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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.0
7.6

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.44 gal (1.65 L)
0.20 gal (0.75 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Shark APEX Upright In The Box Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] In The Box Picture

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Range 
 

7.5
7.5

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

29.53 ft (9.0 m)
29.53 ft (9.0 m)

Hose Length 
 

4.92 ft (1.50 m)
3.74 ft (1.14 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.31 ft (0.40 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.71 ft (1.13 m)

Total Range 
 

32.91 ft (10.03 m)
32.97 ft (10.05 m)

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Portability 
 

6.5
6.7

Total Weight 
 

17.20 lbs (7.80 kg)
16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.53 lbs (1.60 kg)
3.13 lbs (1.42 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes

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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  

Shark APEX Upright Picture Of Controls
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] 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 
 

Manual
Manual

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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark APEX Upright Tools And Brush Picture
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] 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 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Shark APEX Upright Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark APEX Upright Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.5
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Shark APEX Upright Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

6.0
8.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test

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Suction 
 

7.1
6.8

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

97.9 inH₂O (24.38 kPa)
92.7 inH₂O (23.10 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.4 inH₂O (0.84 kPa)
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard Floor"
"Hard Floor"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)

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Airflow 
 

9.0
9.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

97.6 CFM (2.8 m³/min)
103.4 CFM (2.9 m³/min)

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Noise 
 

8.1
8.0

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.0 dBA
76.6 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.3 dBA
75.5 dBA

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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes

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Cracks 
 

8.5
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark APEX Upright Water Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Water Pickup Post Test

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Espresso
AZ1002
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Navy
AZ3002
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Olive/Burgundy
AZ1000
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Red Plum
AZ3000C
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