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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
  7. Comments

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] vs Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet

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Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Picture
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Variants

  • AZ3002 (Navy)
  • AZ3000C (Red Plum)
  • ZD201 (Eggplant)

Our Verdict

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet

The Shark Stratos Upright is more full-featured than the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet, which isn't surprising given its higher price point. The Stratos has a more powerful motor, a longer power cord, and comes with a mini turbo brush. The Stratos also has a power socket at the base of its hose instead of the base of its motor unit, allowing you to use its floorhead even in its Lift-Away alternative configuration. That said, the Navigator is a lot lighter.

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Check Price

Red Plum
AZ3000C
Amazon.com
 
Eggplant
ZD201
BestBuy.com
 
Eggplant
ZD201
B&H

Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.4

Cracks 
 

8.5
6.5

Airflow 
 

9.0
7.3

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Build Quality Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright/Canister

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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Maintenance Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
8.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

Unidentified
XFFK560

HEPA Filter Part Number  

Unidentified
XHEPA560

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Storing 
 

7.1
7.2

Storing Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Storing Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Storing Picture

Height 
 

46.46" (118.0 cm)
45.31" (115.1 cm)

Width 
 

12.01" (30.5 cm)
12.05" (30.6 cm)

Depth 
 

13.98" (35.5 cm)
11.81" (30.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No

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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.6
7.9

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.20 gal (0.75 L)
0.37 gal (1.40 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 Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] In The Box Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  In The Box Picture

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Range 
 

7.5
6.7

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

29.53 ft (9.0 m)
25.00 ft (7.6 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.74 ft (1.14 m)
5.71 ft (1.74 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.31 ft (0.40 m)
1.08 ft (0.33 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

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

Total Range 
 

32.97 ft (10.05 m)
28.38 ft (8.65 m)

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Portability 
 

6.7
7.6

Total Weight 
 

16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)
12.68 lbs (5.75 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.13 lbs (1.42 kg)
1.79 lbs (0.81 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

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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Picture Of Controls
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  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 
 

Manual
Manual

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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Tools And Brush Picture
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  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
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No

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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No

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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test

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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

6.0
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test

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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

8.0
9.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test

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Suction 
 

6.8
4.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

92.7 inH₂O (23.10 kPa)
79.5 inH₂O (19.81 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
0.9 inH₂O (0.23 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard Floor"
"I Hard Floor" with Suction Control Slider at Max

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.3" (3.3 cm)

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Airflow 
 

9.0
7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

103.4 CFM (2.9 m³/min)
59.5 CFM (1.7 m³/min)

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Noise 
 

8.0
8.2

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

76.6 dBA
74.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.5 dBA
74.4 dBA

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Maneuverability 
 

6.5
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  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
6.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Water Pickup Post Test
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet  Water Pickup Post Test

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Check Price

Red Plum
AZ3000C
Amazon.com
 
Eggplant
ZD201
BestBuy.com
 
Eggplant
ZD201
B&H

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Pet

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