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Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded
Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002
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Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Our Verdict
Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded
Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002
The Shark Stratos UltraLight HZ3002 is better than the Shark Vertex UltraLight Corded. The Stratos has a HEPA filter, weighs a little less, and has an odor-neutralizing system. Its redesigned floorhead also results in better overall debris pickup performance. Meanwhile, the Vertex does come with a pair of brush attachments.
Variants
- HZ2002 (Silver/Blue)
- HZ2000 (Silver/Magenta)
- HZ3002 (Navy)
- HZ3000 (Red Plum)
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HZ2002
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Navy
HZ3002
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Silver/Magenta
HZ2000
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.8
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
6.0
6.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
8.5
8.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
XFFKHZ2000
XFFKHZ3000
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
XHFHZ3000
Storing
7.5
7.5
Storing Picture
Height
32.68" (83.0 cm)
33.54" (85.2 cm)
Width
10.24" (26.0 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Depth
9.84" (25.0 cm)
10.04" (25.5 cm)
Cord Storing
Manual
Manual
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
7.0
6.7
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.11 gal (0.40 L)
0.08 gal (0.30 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
7.5
7.5
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
29.53 ft (9.0 m)
29.86 ft (9.1 m)
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
1.31 ft (0.40 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
32.87 ft (10.02 m)
33.20 ft (10.12 m)
Portability
7.6
7.8
Total Weight
9.61 lbs (4.36 kg)
9.17 lbs (4.16 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.44 lbs (1.56 kg)
2.98 lbs (1.35 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
No
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Manual and Automatic
None
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
No
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
No
No
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Extension Wand
Yes
No
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
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
9.0
Setting Used
"Bare Floor Logo"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
93%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
90%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Hard Floor Pickup
7.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
9.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
7.2
Setting Used
"Carpet Logo"
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
80%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
78%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
59%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
54%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
7.4
Setting Used
"Carpet Logo"
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
53%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
51%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
69%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
63%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.4
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
94%
Low-Pile Carpet
100%
High-Pile Carpet
97%
Suction
5.4
5.0
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
58.5 inH₂O (14.56 kPa)
50.6 inH₂O (12.60 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.42 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Bare Floor Logo"
"Bare Floor"
Hose Diameter
1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
Airflow
7.3
7.3
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
60.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
61.3 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
Noise
7.8
8.0
Noise Video
Bare Floor
77.6 dBA
75.2 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
78.3 dBA
76.8 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Cracks
8.0
8.0
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
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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HZ2002
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HZ3002
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HZ2000
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HZ3000
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