Shark Stratos Cordless vs Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum
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Quick take: The Shark Stratos Cordless costs $130 less.
| Spec | Shark Stratos Cordless | Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$300 | ~$430 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 60 min | 60 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | HEPA |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.72 qt | 0.5 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 | 13.78 x 10.24 x 44.09 in |
| Weight | 8.9 lbs | 7.1 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
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
Shark PowerDetect Speed Cordless Stick Vacuum
- ✓7.1 lb with the wand, and 3.5 lb when used as a hand vac
- ✓60-minute rated runtime
- ✓HEPA filtration
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✓Replaces the retired Stratos Cordless in Shark's lineup
- ✗0.5 qt dust cup is smaller than the 0.7 qt cup on the PowerDetect IP1251
- ✗No self-emptying at this price; that requires the $499.99 IA3241
- ✗No air-watt suction or noise rating published