Shark Stratos Upright [AZ3000, AZ3002] vs 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.