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
  Lightweight construction, a swiveling head and the flexible MultiFlex wand make the Stratos easy to guide around furniture and reach under low pieces compared with more rigid cordless sticks, though its nine-pound weight is still noticeable over longer sessions.
• 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
  Well-placed LED headlights on the floorhead illuminate dust and debris along edges and under furniture, helping users avoid missing spots during routine cleanups.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Among Shark’s cordless lineup, the Stratos stands out with class leading airflow and suction, contributing to its outstanding pickup on both carpets and hard floors.
• 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
  A built-in LED display with simple buttons clearly shows mode selection and remaining battery life, giving the Stratos a premium yet straightforward control layout.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Edge cleaning is very good for a cordless stick, with the floorhead capturing most debris along walls and baseboards.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Noise levels are generally manageable for a powerful cordless, with auto-boost making it louder over heavy debris but still quieter and less shrill than some competing Shark models.
• Hair-Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.3
  Dual brush rolls with anti-tangle design limit hair wrap in typical pet-hair scenarios, but aggressive lab hair tests still reveal some tangling, so maintenance is better than basic sticks but not completely hands-free.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Clean Sense IQ uses sensors to detect heavier dirt loads and automatically boosts suction when needed, adding a semi-hands-off layer of intelligence even if some users mostly notice it as changes in noise and power.
• 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
  Though not cheap, the Stratos is widely regarded as a smart buy that undercuts Dyson prices while still offering flagship-level suction, good battery life and strong feature coverage.
• Odor control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
  Odor-neutralizing cartridges give off a light detergent-like scent that helps mask typical dust smells, though reviewers often describe the feature as more of a pleasant gimmick than a serious odor-control system.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
  Battery performance is adequate for short daily cleanups but limited for deep cleans, with many users needing to recharge mid-session and wait several hours for a full charge.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.5
  The Stratos dustbin opens easily but its modest capacity and somewhat awkward shape mean it fills quickly and can be tricky to fully clean after fine dust, even though it is a bit larger than the bin on Shark’s Vertex counterpart.