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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. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    2. Hard Floor Pickup
    3. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    5. Pet Hair Pickup
    6. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    7. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    8. Pet Hair Floor Performance
    9. Suction
    10. Airflow
    11. Noise
    12. Maneuverability
    13. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    14. Air Quality
    15. Cracks
    16. Stains
    17. Water
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. Comments

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded vs Shark Stratos UltraLight

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded
Shark Stratos UltraLight

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Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Picture
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  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Stick
  3. Corded

Variants

  • HZ2002  (Silver/Blue)
  • HZ2000 (Silver/Magenta)
  • HZ3002 (Navy)
  • HZ3000 (Red Plum)

Our Verdict

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded

Shark Stratos UltraLight

The Shark Stratos UltraLight is better than the Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded. The Stratos has a HEPA filter, weighs a little less, and has an odor-neutralizing system. Its redesigned floorhead also results in better overall debris pickup performance. Meanwhile, the Vertex does come with a pair of brush attachments.

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HZ2002 
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.8
7.3
No major differences between these vacuums for bare floor. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Build Quality Picture
Shark Stratos UltraLight Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
6.0

Maintenance Picture  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Maintenance Picture
Shark Stratos UltraLight Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.5
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Recurring Cost Picture
Shark Stratos UltraLight Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFKHZ2000
XFFKHZ3000

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
XHFHZ3000
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Storing 
 

7.5
7.5

Storing Picture  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Storing Picture
Shark Stratos UltraLight Storing Picture

Height 
 

32.68" (83.0 cm)
33.54" (85.2 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)

Depth 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
10.04" (25.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.0
6.7

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Dirt Compartment Picture
Shark Stratos UltraLight Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.11 gal (0.40 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 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 Vertex UltraLight Corded In The Box Picture
Shark Stratos UltraLight In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

7.5
7.5

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

29.53 ft (9.0 m)
29.86 ft (9.1 m)

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.31 ft (0.40 m)
1.31 ft (0.40 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

32.87 ft (10.02 m)
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
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Portability 
 

7.6
7.8

Total Weight 
 

9.61 lbs (4.36 kg)
9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.44 lbs (1.56 kg)
2.98 lbs (1.35 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 Vertex UltraLight Corded Picture Of Controls
Shark Stratos UltraLight 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 and Automatic
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Tools And Brush Picture
Shark Stratos UltraLight 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 
 

No
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
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 Vertex UltraLight Corded Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Shark Stratos UltraLight Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Shark Stratos UltraLight Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

9.0

Setting Used  

"Bare Floor Logo"

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

93%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

90%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos UltraLight Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos UltraLight High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos UltraLight Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Shark Stratos UltraLight Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.2

Setting Used  

"Carpet Logo"

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

80%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

78%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

59%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

54%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.4

Setting Used  

"Carpet Logo"

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

53%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

51%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

69%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

63%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.4

Pet Hair Graph  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

94%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

100%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

97%

Suction 
 

5.4
5.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

58.5 inH₂O (14.56 kPa)
50.6 inH₂O (12.60 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Bare Floor Logo"
"Bare Floor"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.3
7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
61.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)

Noise 
 

7.8
8.0

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

77.6 dBA
75.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

78.3 dBA
76.8 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Sofa Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos UltraLight Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.0
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Wood Cracks Post Test
Shark Stratos UltraLight Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Stain Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos UltraLight Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Water Pickup Post Test
Shark Stratos UltraLight Water Pickup Post Test
Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name 
 

No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No

App Cycle Control 
 

No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No

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Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded

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