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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Our Verdict
Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002
Shark Stratos Cordless IZ862H
Despite their similar names, the Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002 and the Shark Stratos Cordless IZ862H target slightly different audiences. The UltraLight is a corded model that represents a good portable substitute for a mid-range conventional upright, while the Stratos Cordless is an upper mid-range cordless stick vacuum. Both vacuums feature Shark's new odor-neutralizing cartridge and upgraded PowerFins floorhead. However, the cordless model also has an automatic power adjustment system, better build quality, and a flexible wand.
Variants
- HZ3002 (Navy)
- HZ3000 (Red Plum)
- IZ862H (Ash Purple)
- IZ840H (Rose Gold)
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Navy
HZ3002
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Ash Purple
IZ862H
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Red Plum
HZ3000
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Rose Gold
IZ840H
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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
7.5
Full Comparison
Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
7.0
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup
9.5
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks
8.0
8.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
Yes
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Extension Wand
No
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
Yes
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Storing
7.5
8.4
Storing Picture
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Height
33.54" (85.2 cm)
26.38" (67.0 cm)
Width
10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Depth
10.04" (25.5 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment Size
6.7
7.2
Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.08 gal (0.30 L)
0.17 gal (0.65 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
Runtime
6.9
Minimum Runtime
12 min
Maximum Runtime
63 min
Battery
0.0
7.3
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
12 min
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
63 min
Recharge Time
N/A
232 min
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
Yes
Swappable Battery
Yes
User-Serviceable Battery
No
Yes
Range
7.5
10
Cordless
No
Yes
Cord Length
29.86 ft (9.1 m)
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
2.13 ft (0.65 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
N/A
User Maintenance
6.0
7.0
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Portability
7.8
7.7
Total Weight
9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)
8.73 lbs (3.96 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)
3.57 lbs (1.62 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Recurring Cost
8.0
8.0
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFFKHZ3000
XFFKIZ700
HEPA Filter Part Number
XHFHZ3000
XPSMFIZ700
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
None
Blower Mode
No
No
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
Yes
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Extension Wand
No
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
Yes
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Blower Mode
No
No
Mobility
Portability
7.8
7.7
Total Weight
9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)
8.73 lbs (3.96 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)
3.57 lbs (1.62 kg)
Carrying Handle
Yes
Yes
Maneuverability
7.5
8.0
Maneuverability Video
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Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Range
7.5
10
Cordless
No
Yes
Cord Length
29.86 ft (9.1 m)
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
2.13 ft (0.65 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
N/A
Air Quality
Particle Filtration
9.8
Operation Video
Particle Filtration
Preview Graph
Average PM10 Concentration
0.3 μg/m³
Average PM2.5 Concentration
0.3 μg/m³
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Air Quality During Emptying
4.0
Emptying Video
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
7.0
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
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Pet Hair Pickup
9.5
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
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Suction
5.0
6.4
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
50.6 inH₂O (12.60 kPa)
88.4 inH₂O (22.01 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)
3.9 inH₂O (0.96 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Bare Floor"
"Clean Sense IQ"
Hose Diameter
1.2" (3.0 cm)
0.8" (2.1 cm)
Airflow
7.3
7.2
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
61.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
59.2 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
Noise
8.0
8.2
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.2 dBA
74.2 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
76.8 dBA
75.7 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
8.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.0
8.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Mopping Capabilities
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
0.0
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Wet Compatible
No
No
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HZ3002
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IZ862H
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HZ3000
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IZ840H
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