Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002 vs Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

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Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002
Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

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  1. Recommended in 2 articles:
  2. Stick
  3. Corded
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  2. Upright

Our Verdict

Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

The Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 and the Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002 are part of the same product lineup but have different intended uses. The Upright is a bulkier machine with a higher-capacity dustbin, an additional surface setting, and a suction release switch. It also delivers slightly better performance on carpeted floors. Meanwhile, the UltraLight is a more compact corded stick vacuum that's much easier to maneuver.

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Variants

  • HZ3002 (Navy)
  • HZ3000 (Red Plum)
  • AZ3002 (Navy)
  • AZ3000 (Red Plum)

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Red Plum
HZ3000
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Red Plum
AZ3000
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.3
7.6

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

7.0
8.0

Airflow 
 

7.3
9.0

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
6.5

Portability 
 

7.8
6.7

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Upright/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

6.0
6.5

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

XFFKHZ3000
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

XHFHZ3000
Unidentified
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Storing 
 

7.5
7.1

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

33.54" (85.2 cm)
46.46" (118.0 cm)

Width 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
12.01" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

10.04" (25.5 cm)
13.98" (35.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Manual
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.7
7.6

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.08 gal (0.30 L)
0.20 gal (0.75 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Range 
 

7.5
7.5

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

29.86 ft (9.1 m)
29.53 ft (9.0 m)

Hose Length 
 

N/A
3.74 ft (1.14 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.31 ft (0.40 m)
1.31 ft (0.40 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.71 ft (1.13 m)

Total Range 
 

33.20 ft (10.12 m)
32.97 ft (10.05 m)
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Portability 
 

7.8
6.7

Total Weight 
 

9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)
16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.98 lbs (1.35 kg)
3.13 lbs (1.42 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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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 
 

None
Manual
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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
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

No
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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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
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
8.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

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Suction 
 

5.0
6.8

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

50.6 inH₂O (12.60 kPa)
92.7 inH₂O (23.10 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)
3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Bare Floor"
"Hard Floor"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.3
9.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

61.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
103.4 CFM (2.9 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.0
8.0

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.2 dBA
76.6 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

76.8 dBA
75.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.0
8.5

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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Red Plum
HZ3000
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Red Plum
AZ3000
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Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

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