The Shark Stratos Cordless vacuum’s large dirt bin, excellent cleaning on hard floors and carpet, plus long run time make it a good value, despite its high price. However, its limited attachments are disappointing.
The Shark Stratos Cordless was launched in 2022 as a top-shelf vacuum cleaner with a 0.65-liter dirt compartment and a self-cleaning brushroll designed to avoid entanglement when picking up pet hair. It boasts proprietary Clean Sense IQ technology, where its infrared sensor detects unseen dirt and increases suction power for increased cleaning efficiency.
This kind of technology is not as common, even among the best vacuum cleaners on the market. The Shark Stratos Cordless also has a runtime of up to 63 minutes. It also has a HEPA filter for trapping up to 99.9% of dust and allergens, and since it is cordless, it is also much easier to maneuver.
Best For
Allergies
Apartment
Carpet
Cordless
Cordless Hardwood Floors
Cordless Pet Hair
Cordless Stick
Hardwood Floors
Hepa
High Pile Carpet
Laminate Floors
Lightweight
Long Hair
Multi Surface
Pet Hair
Rv
Shag Carpet
Shark
Stairs
Tile Floors
Vinyl Plank Floors
Consensus
our Verdict
The Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum cleaner offers impressive suction abilities with a 0.96 kPa suction force. This allows it to reliably clear up to 98.8% of debris from bare floors and 89.2% from carpets. It can also pick up 100% of pet hair, and this cleaning performance earns it a top 20% ranking in our certified, tested list. Through its Clean Sense IQ technology, the vacuum cleaner can also increase suction power based on the dirt around the region being cleaned. Its 0.65-liter dirt compartment is also large enough to add convenience.
The vacuum cleaner is also easy to maneuver because of its light 8.73-pound weight and cordless nature. Its flexible wand also makes cleaning under seats easy, but no brushroll height adjustment feature exists. It has a run time of about 61 minutes, but its limited attachment selection makes cleaning upholstery inconvenient.
Reason to Buy
Impressive suction power
The Shark Stratos Cordless has impressive suction performance, courtesy of its 0.96 kPa suction power rating. It also features proprietary Clean Sense IQ technology for advanced dirt detection and automatic regulation of its suction force.
Great bare floor performance
The Shark Stratos Cordless is able to clear up 98.8% of debris from bare floors, placing it in the top 10% of tested vacuums in its category.
Great Carpet cleaning performance
The Shark Stratos Cordless picks up 89.2% of debris from carpets, and this impressive performance places it in the top 10% of vacuums tested vacuums.
Excellent pet hair cleaning performance
The Shark Stratos Cordless is able to pick up 100% of pet hair, making it perfect for pet owners. It is among the top 5% of vacuums in its category that can clear up pet hair efficiently.
Reason to Avoid
Attachments are very limited
The Shark Stratos only includes two attachments – a Duster Crevice Tool and an Anti-allergen Brush.
Shark Stratos Cordless Specs
Bagless
Yes
Bin Capacity
0.18 gal
Brush Roll Shut-Off
Unknown
Carpet Height Adjustments
Yes
Cleaning Path Width
10"
Compatible Floor Type
All floors
Cord Length
Cordless
Corded/Cordless
Cordless
Filter Type
HEPA
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Pet
Yes
Product Weight
8.9 lbs
Vacuum Type
Stick Vacuums
Wet And Dry Usage
No
All Specs
Test Results
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The Shark Stratos Cordless was launched in 2022 as a top-shelf vacuum cleaner with a 0.65-liter dirt compartment and a self-cleaning brushroll designed to avoid…
The Shark Stratos Cordless was launched in 2022 as a top-shelf vacuum cleaner with a 0.65-liter dirt compartment and a self-cleaning brushroll designed to avoid entanglement when picking up pet hair. It boasts proprietary Clean Sense IQ technology, where its infrared sensor detects unseen dirt and increases suction power for increased cleaning efficiency.
This kind of technology is not as common, even among the best vacuum cleaners on the market. The Shark Stratos Cordless also has a runtime of up to 63 minutes. It also has a HEPA filter for trapping up to 99.9% of dust and allergens, and since it is cordless, it is also much easier to maneuver.
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