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  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 Pickup
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Pet Hair Pickup
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. Comments

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] vs Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away

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Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Picture
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away 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
  1. Recommended in 1 article:
  2. Upright
  1. Recommended in 1 article:
  2. Upright

Variants

  • AZ3002 (Navy)
  • AZ3000C (Red Plum)
  • UV900 (Navy)

Review

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Our Verdict

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002]

Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away

The Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away is essentially a cheaper and more lightweight version of the Shark Stratos Upright, though there are a few differences under the skin. The Stratos features a bigger dustbin and a more powerful motor, though ultimately, the overall debris pickup performance between the two is pretty similar. The biggest difference between the two lies in the design of their alternative 'Lift-Away' configuration, though. The Stratos features a power socket for its main floorhead at the base of its wand, while the Performance Plus has its socket at the base of its canister unit. This means that only the Stratos allows you to use its powerhead when using the vacuum in this alternative 'Lift-Away' configuration.

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AZ3002
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UV900
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.5

Cracks 
 

8.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Build Quality Picture
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Upright/Handheld
Upright/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Maintenance Picture
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

Unidentified
XFFK602UKT

HEPA Filter Part Number  

Unidentified
XHF320
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Storing 
 

7.1
7.2

Storing Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Storing Picture
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Storing Picture

Height 
 

46.46" (118.0 cm)
45.87" (116.5 cm)

Width 
 

12.01" (30.5 cm)
11.97" (30.4 cm)

Depth 
 

13.98" (35.5 cm)
12.20" (31.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.6
7.3

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.20 gal (0.75 L)
0.13 gal (0.50 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 Performance Plus Lift-Away In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

7.5
7.6

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

29.53 ft (9.0 m)
30.25 ft (9.2 m)

Hose Length 
 

3.74 ft (1.14 m)
3.81 ft (1.16 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.31 ft (0.40 m)
1.15 ft (0.35 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.71 ft (1.13 m)
3.64 ft (1.11 m)

Total Range 
 

32.97 ft (10.05 m)
33.63 ft (10.25 m)
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Portability 
 

6.7
7.1

Total Weight 
 

16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)
14.11 lbs (6.40 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.13 lbs (1.42 kg)
2.73 lbs (1.24 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 Performance Plus Lift-Away 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 Performance Plus Lift-Away 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
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

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 Performance Plus Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

6.8
6.6

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

92.7 inH₂O (23.10 kPa)
73.6 inH₂O (18.34 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard Floor"
I Hard Floor, Suction MAX

Hose Diameter 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

9.0
8.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

103.4 CFM (2.9 m³/min)
79.7 CFM (2.3 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.0
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

76.6 dBA
70.1 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

75.5 dBA
72.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

6.5
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away 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
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away 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 Performance Plus Lift-Away 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 Performance Plus Lift-Away Water Pickup Post Test
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