Shark Stratos Cordless vs Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum
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Quick take: The Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum costs $1 less.
| Spec | Shark Stratos Cordless | Shark Vertex Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$300 | ~$299 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery | 60 min | 60 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | HEPA |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.72 qt | 1.28 L |
| 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 | 8.9 lbs | 8.8 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 Vertex Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum
- ✓DuoClean PowerFins dual brushroll cleans carpet and hard floor without a nozzle swap
- ✓IQ Display shows real-time runtime and mode so you're not guessing when the battery dies
- ✓Removable battery lets you swap in a spare rather than waiting on a full recharge
- ✓1.28L dustbin holds more than most cordless Shark sticks before needing to empty
- ✓Converts to a lightweight handheld for stairs and upholstery
- ✓5-year limited warranty
- ✗Rated 60-minute runtime is measured in ECO mode; boost mode runs out much faster in independent testing
- ✗No published suction/air watts figure
- ✗Heavier than Shark's entry Rocket cordless sticks at 8.8 lbs
- ✗No self-empty dock, so you're manually emptying the dustbin each time
- ✗Pricier than Shark's base Rocket Pet Pro Cordless already in this catalog