Dreame Z30 vs Shark Stratos Cordless
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Quick take: The Dreame Z30 runs longer per charge (90 vs 60 min).
| Spec | Dreame Z30 | Shark Stratos Cordless |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$300 | ~$300 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 310 AW | Not disclosed |
| Battery | 90 min | 60 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | HEPA |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.6 L | 0.72 qt |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | 10.24 x 13.78 x 51.18 in |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs | 8.9 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Dreame Z30
- ✓310AW max suction — the highest of any stick near its price
- ✓Smart dirt detection automatically boosts power on dirty patches
- ✓Green dust-reveal lighting shows what you'd otherwise miss on hard floors
- ✓0.6L bin is larger than the Dyson flagships'
- ✓Strong reviewer results on thick carpet and pet hair, with a deshedding tool included
- ✓2-year warranty and a street price often under $300
- ✗Max mode drains the battery in roughly 10-15 minutes
- ✗4-hour recharge is slow if you run it hard
- ✗No dock or auto-empty — manual bin dumping
- ✗Dreame's US service network is thinner than Dyson's
- ✗90-minute runtime claim only holds in Eco with non-motorized tools
Shark Stratos Cordless
- ✓Excellent carpet deep-clean for the price — owners with pets rate it near the top of its class
- ✓Clean Sense IQ auto-boost genuinely finds dust you can't see
- ✓PowerFins HairPro brushroll resists long-hair wrap without scissors sessions
- ✓MultiFLEX wand bends to clean under low furniture and folds to stand for storage
- ✓Removable battery, so you can buy a spare and swap mid-clean
- ✓Odor neutralizer keeps the exhaust from smelling like dog
- ✗Heavy for a stick at 8.9 lbs, and the weight sits in your hand
- ✗Auto-boost on dirty carpet can drain the battery in under 30 minutes
- ✗0.72-qt bin needs emptying more than once in a full-house clean
- ✗Some owners report clogs around the MultiFLEX joint
- ✗3.5-hour recharge is slow if you only own one battery