Shark Stratos Upright vs Shark PowerDetect Upright
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Quick take: The Shark PowerDetect Upright costs $48 less.
| Spec | Shark Stratos Upright | Shark PowerDetect Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$498 | ~$450 |
| Type | Upright | Upright |
| Suction | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA | Anti-Allergen Complete Seal with HEPA |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 1.5 qt | 1.9 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 | 11.81 x 14.96 x 46.06 in | — |
| Weight | 22.71 lbs | 17 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 Upright
- ✓Sensor suite genuinely boosts power over hidden dirt and along edges
- ✓DuoClean Detect dual rollers handle hard floor and carpet without mode switching
- ✓Self-cleaning brushroll keeps long pet hair from wrapping
- ✓XL 1.9 L dust cup means fewer trips to the trash
- ✓Sealed HEPA system plus odor-neutralizer cartridge
- ✓Powered Lift-Away pod for stairs and furniture
- ✓5-year warranty
- ✗Heavy at 17 lbs
- ✗Gets louder when sensor boost kicks in
- ✗At full price it overlaps with the Dyson Ball Animal 3, which deep-cleans carpet better
- ✗Suction drops in Powered Lift-Away mode
- ✗Odor cartridges are a recurring cost