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Shark Stratos UltraLight vs Shark Stratos Cordless
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Shark Stratos UltraLight
Shark Stratos Cordless
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- HZ3002 (Navy)
- HZ3000 (Red Plum)
- Stratos Cordless (IZ840H)
- Stratos Cordless (IZ862H)
- Stratos Cordless (UZ865H)
Our Verdict
Shark Stratos UltraLight
Shark Stratos Cordless
Despite their similar names, the Shark Stratos UltraLight and Shark Stratos Cordless target slightly different audiences. The UltraLight is a corded model that represents a good portable substitute for a mid-range conventional upright, while the Stratos Cordless is an upper mid-range cordless stick vacuum. Both vacuums feature Shark's new odor-neutralizing cartridge and upgraded PowerFins floorhead. However, the cordless model also has an automatic power adjustment system, better build quality, and a flexible wand.
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HZ3002
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HZ3000
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Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.3
7.7
Hard Floor Pickup
7.0
8.0
User Maintenance
6.0
7.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
6.0
7.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
8.0
8.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFFKHZ3000
XFFKIZ700
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHFHZ3000
XPSMFIZ700
Storing
7.5
6.6
Storing Picture
Height
33.54" (85.2 cm)
26.38" (67.0 cm)
Width
10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Depth
10.04" (25.5 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
6.7
7.5
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.08 gal (0.30 L)
0.17 gal (0.65 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
7.5
10
Cordless
No
Yes
Cord Length
29.86 ft (9.1 m)
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
2.13 ft (0.65 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
N/A
Portability
7.8
7.7
Total Weight
9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)
8.73 lbs (3.96 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)
3.57 lbs (1.62 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
0.0
7.0
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
12 min
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
63 min
Recharge Time
N/A
232 min
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
Yes
Removable Batteries
No
Yes
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
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
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Extension Wand
No
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
Yes
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
7.0
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
9.5
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Suction
5.0
6.7
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
50.6 inH₂O (12.60 kPa)
88.4 inH₂O (22.01 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)
3.9 inH₂O (0.96 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Bare Floor"
"Clean Sense IQ"
Hose Diameter
1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Airflow
7.3
7.2
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
61.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
59.2 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
Noise
8.0
8.2
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.2 dBA
74.2 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
76.8 dBA
75.7 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
8.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.0
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
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HZ3000
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