Shark Stratos IZ862H

Pros

• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  It is extremely strong on bare floors, quickly clearing both dust and larger debris such as kibble and toy stuffing without snowplowing or scattering.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  The MultiFlex folding wand helps the Stratos reach under low furniture and tight spaces without needing to move heavy pieces or bend over as much, encouraging more frequent under-sofa cleanups.
• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Most owners find the Stratos quick and straightforward to assemble, with a few main pieces that snap together in minutes and clear instructions out of the box.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The main unit quickly converts into a handheld vacuum that is powerful enough for stairs, furniture and other above-floor surfaces, adding to the Stratos overall versatility.
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  As a cordless stick it moves freely between rooms without hunting for outlets, and many owners use it as their quick grab-and-go vacuum for daily touch-ups.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
  A fully sealed system with HEPA plus foam and felt filters keeps fine dust and allergens from leaking back into room air, and independent smoke tests reinforce its strong filtration performance.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  Pet owners report that the Stratos keeps up well with shedding, combining strong suction and dual brushrolls to pull fur and hair from both floors and edges.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Owners describe it as very user friendly, with simple controls, Clean Sense IQ indicators, a foldable wand, headlights, and cordless convenience that make whole-home cleanups feel less like a chore.
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  Reviewers generally see the Stratos as a top tier all round cordless that now holds Best for Hard Floors and Best for Carpets awards thanks to its exceptional pickup and power, with only minor compromises in weight and bin size.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  On hard floors the Stratos excels at picking up even very fine debris like flour and sand, ranking among the top performers for smooth surface cleaning.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  At around nine pounds the Stratos is fairly light for a feature-packed cordless but heavier than some Dyson rivals, so a few users note more arm fatigue even as others feel the weight is reasonable for the power on tap.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.1
  Carpet cleaning is excellent, with the Stratos not only lifting surface debris but also achieving perfect or near perfect deep clean scores on embedded sand in their tests.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.0
• Odor control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5