Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Pet Pro with Anti Hair Wrap Plus, 120 Mins Run-Time (2 Batteries), Clean Sense IQ & Anti-Odour, Pet, Crevice & Multi-Surface Tools, Charcoal/Silver IZ420UKT

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Two batteries mean that you can clean for up to 120 minutes (my flat is tiny, so I would never need that long), but I just wanted to test one battery at a time, as I feel that it's more applicable to most homes, who'll probably invest in the one battery model. Read the full review to see how well this cordless vacuum performs on carpets, hard floors and whether it can efficiently deal with pet hair. Even though the weight of Shark Stratos cordless vacuums is often criticised, we didn't find it too heavy. We cannot fully attest to whether the anti-allergen Complete Seal is really comparable to it in our tests. She received this sample of the Stratos from Shark in September 2022, meaning she's had plenty of time to get to grips with it as part of her testing process.

Battery life Expect just under an hour from both batteries, assuming a regular clean and the vacuum cleaner in automatic mode. An intelligent indicator in the floorhead illuminates the suction power, which increases to meet the demand of the task at hand and decreases again when the dirt is gone.If you suffer from allergies and are put off by the lack of a HEPA filter, you can also check out the best cordless hoovers for allergy sufferers in our review. On my first use, to my shame, the suction was so effective that even after just five minutes, the Stratos' dust bin was filling up. The attention to detail shown by the brand in the design of the Stratos is what really impressed us here. On the whole, though, I do think Shark has missed a trick by not including a charging dock where you can situate your vac and all of its attachments.

It’s not quite as detailed as the display on the Dyson V12 Detect, which shows battery life remaining in minutes, but at least a percentage gives an idea of how much life is left in the battery. I would be surprised to wring much more than half an hour out of each battery, but I suspect that may be because the machine was working harder than a jumbo jet to deal with the dirt around my living quarters.The Shark Stratos IZ420UKT cordless vacuum was an exciting recent launch for me, as Shark models are usually high on our list of the best cordless vacuums, with the brand offering huge variety when it comes to stick models in particular. It is also worth mentioning that this Trustpilot page also covers Dyson air treatment and hair care products, so it isn’t truly reflective of the vacuum cleaners alone. So you can generally see the dust better and you’ll know where you still have to vacuum, even in dimly-lit corners. Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.