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Shark Stratos Cordless

Shark Stratos Cordless

Based on 40 comments across 2 communities
TL;DR
Owners consistently praise the Shark Stratos Cordless for powerful suction on both carpet and hard floors and rollers that shrug off pet hair and long hair without tangling, calling it strong value next to pricier Dyson and Miele models. The bendable wand and handheld conversion add real convenience for stairs and quick cleanups. The common gripes are a big, heavy floor head that's awkward to maneuver, filters that need regular cleaning to hold suction, and worries about reliability, warranty, and battery life for the price.

50% of 40 verified owners recommend the Shark Stratos Cordless.

What 40 owners say
308 comments reviewed · scored on the 40 clearest verdicts
50%
Recommend
20 owners
18%
Neutral
7 owners
32%
Don't recommend
13 owners
Last 6 months:14% recommend(14 recent verdicts)↓ trending down 55pts vs older reviews
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What owners like
  • Strong suction on carpet and hard floors · 9 · 23%
  • Anti-hair-wrap rollers handle pet and long hair without tangling · 8 · 20%
  • Great value and performance versus Dyson and Miele · 7 · 18%
  • Bendable MultiFlex wand reaches under furniture · 4 · 10%
  • Converts to handheld and comes with handy attachments · 4 · 10%
What owners flag
  • Floor head is big and heavy, awkward to maneuver · 5 · 13%
  • Spotty reliability, weak warranty, and hard-to-get parts · 4 · 10%
  • Filters need frequent cleaning to keep suction · 3 · 8%
  • Battery life feels short for the price · 3 · 8%
  • Dustbin fills up fast · 1 · 3%

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Reddit▲ recommend

I've got a Shark Stratos cordless vacuum that has been amazing for picking up stuff (I do primarily use a robot vacuum so the cordless is for stairs and quick cleanups).

Reddit— neutral

I have a Shark Stratos Cordless and the LG A9. The LG works better on carpet but sucks on hardwood floors. The Shark does great on hardwood floor but does just ok on carpet.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Between the Dyson V15 and Shark Stratos Cordless, the Dyson is the hands-down winner. Shark has terrible reliability and worse warranty coverage.

Reddit▲ recommend

but the one I just bought shark cordless Stratos iZ862H is very good.

Reddit— neutral

Right now, I’m using the Shark Stratos Cordless, and while it’s not perfect, it does have strong suction and an anti-hair wrap brush roll that keeps long fur from tangling too much. My biggest gripe? The dustbin fills up super fast

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Tried to retire my dyson v10 for a shark stratos. Had to return it and ended up getting a gen5detect because the wife absolitly couldn't stand the shark. The only thing I really liked about the shark was the bendable handle for getting under furniture

Reddit— neutral

I have a shark stratos cordless. Was $350. Love most of the vacuum. Its powerful, decent runtime, accessories, etc. The multi flex is nice but, the hinge is very weak. I've broken 2 multi flex wands and I've only had it 9 months. $30/each

Reddit▲ recommend

I have a Shark Stratos that I love for daily floor, stairs, and above floor cleaning. Caring for 6 cats, a solid vacuum is a must. The powered liftaway is great for under beds and couches.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I just got a shark stratos cordless ( $329) it only came with one attachment and NO WHERE to store or attach said attachment to the vaccum. It is really annoying to have to Carry it around. Also there is no scent puck. Just a vac and 1 wand attachment that's super awkward with no where to store it. I had expected more for paying over $300.00

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I really wanted to like it. Also tried to convince myself to keep it, but It's going back tomorrow. The battery life is insulting for the price.

Reddit▲ recommend

We also recently bought a Shark Stratos cordless stick vacuum from Costco (after our Dyson Animal died), and it has been great. Don't miss the Dyson at all.

Reddit— neutral

I have the IZ862, I agree with many that it's nothing to get excited about. Absolutely would never recommend as a whole house vacuum. I use mine for quick pickups, some crumbs on the kitchen floor, the dogs brought some grass clipping in the breezeway. It does OK, and the convenience of no cord is nice.

Reddit— neutral

Works fairly well as a vacuum. Pretty light and seems to charge quick. As good or better than the super expensive Dyson my mother used to have. My wife managed to break the flexible wand part within the first year

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

Yea they sent us an entire vacuum after the engine started doing that since they couldn't send us just the motor section as the model changed

Reddit▲ recommend

Our Sebo E1 doesn't deal with newfoundland dog hair nearly as well as our Shark Stratos Cordless, but that's all down to the powered floorhead.

Reddit— neutral

while vacuum power is great, head is big, heavy and not easy to maneuver. It can go under some furniture not all, as said head is big.

Reddit r/VacuumCleaners▼ don’t recommend

I have to clean the filters every week. Dust gets past the pre-filters and into the hepa filter meaning it is in the motor.

Reddit▲ recommend

Have you tried the shark stratos cordless stick vacuum? I have super long hair, like longer than 2.5 ft and I shed like crazy but it picks up my hair and it has not wrapped around the brush rolls yet. I highly recommend!

Reddit▲ recommend

We got a shark stratos cordless pet pro 10/10 recommend, although just a smidge over $500. It's fantastic with pet hair and toddler crumbs.

Reddit— neutral

It's really good but try not to fold it often, if you can help it. We've had two of them break in the same spot.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

retuned it last month because the engine was very loud after a deep clean-up

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

I hated it, horrible suction. Returned it for a Miele

Reddit▲ recommend

My shark stratos cordless vacuum. Clean the floors, then add the countertop attachment to vacuum crumbs off all my tables/kitchen.

Reddit▼ don’t recommend

The charger port is starting to wear after weekly use

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