Shark Stratos Upright vs Shark PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum
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Quick take: The Shark Stratos Upright costs $32 less.
| Spec | Shark Stratos Upright | Shark PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$498 | ~$530 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | Not disclosed | 1272 W |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 1.5 qt | 1.1 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 | 11.81 x 14.96 x 46.06 in | 11.22 x 12.05 x 46.14 in |
| Weight | 22.71 lbs | 17.68 lbs |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Pros & cons
Shark Stratos Upright
- ✓Deep-clean performance rivals uprights costing $150+ more
- ✓Dual-roller DuoClean head works on hard floor and carpet without switching
- ✓HairPro self-cleaning brushroll genuinely resists long-hair wrap
- ✓Powered Lift-Away keeps the brushroll spinning off the main body for stairs
- ✓Sealed HEPA system for allergy households
- ✓LED headlights reveal fine dust on hard floors
- ✓Large 1.5-qt easy-empty dust cup
- ✗Heavy at 16.7 lbs and bulky to store
- ✗Suction drops in Powered Lift-Away mode
- ✗Odor-neutralizer cartridges are a recurring cost (or a feature you ignore)
- ✗Short hose reach compared to a true canister
- ✗Frequently discounted — MSRP is not the real price, so shop around
Shark PowerDetect Transformer Upright Vacuum
- ✓Converts from upright to stick to handheld
- ✓Corded, so runtime never limits a whole-house clean
- ✓1.1 qt dust cup, larger than Shark's cordless stick cups
- ✓Sealed-system Anti-Allergen Complete Seal
- ✓30 ft power cord
- ✓Same 5-year warranty Shark gives its cordless sticks
- ✗17.68 lb is heavy to carry up stairs
- ✗Power is given in watts, not air watts, so suction can't be compared directly
- ✗$529.99 is high for a corded upright
- ✗No noise rating published
- ✗Pet tools cost extra, via the $649.99 TruePet bundle