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Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeUpright/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeUpright/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Our Verdict
Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002
Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900
The Shark Performance Plus Lift-Away UV900 is essentially a cheaper and more lightweight version of the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002, though there are a few differences under the skin. The Stratos features a bigger dustbin and a more powerful motor, though ultimately, the overall debris pickup performance between the two is pretty similar. The biggest difference between the two lies in the design of their alternative 'Lift-Away' configuration, though. The Stratos features a power socket for its main floorhead at the base of its wand, while the Performance Plus has its socket at the base of its canister unit. This means that only the Stratos allows you to use its powerhead when using the vacuum in this alternative 'Lift-Away' configuration.
Variants
- AZ3002 (Navy)
- AZ3000 (Red Plum)
- UV900 (Navy)
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AZ3002
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AZ3000
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Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.6
7.5
Cracks
8.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Upright/Handheld
Upright/Handheld
User Maintenance
6.5
6.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
8.0
8.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
Unidentified
XFFK602UKT
HEPA Filter Part Number
Unidentified
XHF320
Storing
7.1
7.2
Storing Picture
Height
46.46" (118.0 cm)
45.87" (116.5 cm)
Width
12.01" (30.5 cm)
11.97" (30.4 cm)
Depth
13.98" (35.5 cm)
12.20" (31.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
7.6
7.3
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.20 gal (0.75 L)
0.13 gal (0.50 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
7.5
7.6
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
29.53 ft (9.0 m)
30.25 ft (9.2 m)
Hose Length
3.74 ft (1.14 m)
3.81 ft (1.16 m)
Minimum Wand Length
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
1.15 ft (0.35 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.71 ft (1.13 m)
3.64 ft (1.11 m)
Total Range
32.97 ft (10.05 m)
33.63 ft (10.25 m)
Portability
6.7
7.1
Total Weight
16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)
14.11 lbs (6.40 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.13 lbs (1.42 kg)
2.73 lbs (1.24 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
0.0
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Recharge Time
N/A
N/A
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
Yes
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
8.0
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.0
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.0
6.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
8.0
8.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Suction
6.8
6.6
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
92.7 inH₂O (23.10 kPa)
73.6 inH₂O (18.34 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)
2.9 inH₂O (0.72 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Hard Floor"
I Hard Floor, Suction MAX
Hose Diameter
1.6" (4.0 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
9.0
8.3
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
103.4 CFM (2.9 m³/min)
79.7 CFM (2.3 m³/min)
Noise
8.0
8.5
Noise Video
Bare Floor
76.6 dBA
70.1 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
75.5 dBA
72.1 dBA
Maneuverability
6.5
6.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
8.5
8.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
8.5
7.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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AZ3002
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