Shark Stratos Ultralight HZ3002 Corded Stick Vacuum with DuoClean

Shark Stratos Ultralight HZ3002 Corded Stick Vacuum with DuoClean Review

What We Loved

• Airflow (CFM)
  Air-flow at the head measured higher than the average stick vacuum.
• Allergen-containment seal
  Anti-allergen complete-seal HEPA system trapped 99.9 % of dust in fog tests.
• Attachment variety & compatibility
  Includes well-built upholstery tool, pet power brush, and crevice tool for easy above-floor cleaning.
• Build quality & durability
  Overall construction and included tools felt solid for the price range.
• Cleaning performance on carpet
  Removed embedded debris from carpets better than average in the deep-clean test.
• Cleaning performance on hard floors
  Achieved a rare perfect score in our hard-floor pickup tests.
• Crevice‑cleaning effectiveness
  Above-average crevice pickup showed a strong seal on hard surfaces.
• Hair-wrap prevention / anti-tangle tech
  Hair Pro system actively removed hair from the roller, preventing tangles.
• LED headlights brightness / usefulness
  Bright LED lights on the floorhead helped spot hidden debris.
• Maneuverability & swivel steering
  Ultralight handle aids maneuvering, but pushing on carpets took extra effort.
• Odor control / carbon-filter effectiveness
  Odor-neutralizing technology prevented bad smells from escaping.
• Pet-hair pickup efficiency
  Highly effective at handling pet and human hair thanks to the self-cleaning brush roll.
• Weight
  New ultralight handle makes the vacuum noticeably lighter than average.

Just Okay

• Power-cord length & auto-retract (corded)
  Thirty-foot cord length is typical, though less convenient than cordless models.

Needs Improvement

• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability
  Cannot stand on its own; hanging the handle for storage felt awkward.
• Suction power (air watts)
  Tested suction power was below average despite good pickup results.