The cordless feature adds another layer of convenience. There's something liberating about not having to swap outlets as you move from room to room. Plus, the battery life is surprisingly resilient, offering up to 50 minutes of cleaning time, sufficient for most cleaning sessions. The concept is simple: the Stratos’ wand has a hinge three-quarters of the way up that makes it easier to clean under furniture. If you bend it all the way, this Shark vacuum becomes half as tall, allowing for compact, freestanding storage. What we don’t like Competitors have more powerful suction The Shark Stratos has odor-neutralizer technology built into its brush head. What happens is that as air passed through the brush head, some of it is forced through a scent capsule, sort of like a Glade Plug-In, filling your home with scented air. FLEXIBLE WAND: MultiFLEX technology allows you to bend the wand to clean under furniture, or fold it over for compact, freestanding storage.

If you’ve never had a Dyson, I'm here to tell you that right out of the box, the vibrantly-colored vacuum is polished and stunning. I was blown away by its sleek design and crystal-clear LCD screen. As I expected, the vacuum has powerful suction that can stand up to pretty much any mess, and the automatically adjusting power is a game changer. What I Liked Any part that you wash with water must be left to dry for at least 24 hours before reinstalling it.

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I bought this in May 2023 and it's now November, so I've been using it for 6 months. The good points are: The Dyson comes with a wall mount and the Shark folds neatly to stand by itself. Both can convert to handheld vacuums, but I found the Shark a little too heavy to do this for very long. The Shark has almost twice the dustbin capacity of the Dyson (0.18 gallon vs. 0.1 gallon), which makes it the better option for larger homes.

Impressive Suction: Handles various types of debris and dirt effectively, even on different surfaces. Something I didn't realize at first, but is obvious in hindsight, is that the laser function of the V12 is only baked into one of its attachments: the Laser Slim Fluffy Cleaner Head (officially my favorite vacuum attachment name of all time). In all honesty, I didn't find much use for the other attachments — which include the Motorbar Cleaner Head, Hair Screw Tool, Crevice Tool and Combination Tool — that couldn't be handled by the laser head attachment (which can be washed, by the way). I also didn't find much use for the attachments: the Duster Crevice Tool and the Anti-Allergen Dusting Brush. The crevice tool is pretty standard, but the dusting brush didn't seem very effective at removing dust — or at least any more so than the regular vacuum head. Additionally, both of these attachments convert the vacuum into a handheld, and I found the body a bit heavy to be used this way for a very long time without wrist pain. Vacuum #2: The Dyson Multi-Surface Capability: Comes with multiple attachments that make transitioning from hardwood to carpet seamless.One major reason to get a cordless vacuum is that it’s slim enough to fit in tight spaces to clean car seats or behind your bed. The Stratos takes this concept to the next level with MultiFlex. Life gets hectic, and the last thing you want to worry about is keeping your living or working space clean. Shark's IZ862H Stratos Cordless Vacuum is a game-changer, providing an effective and convenient solution to your cleaning woes. It's heavy. I'm a 48yr old, average strength woman. I am on the shorter side at 5'3", which I think could matter as well. I have tiny, bony hands. Not only does my arm hurt from the weight, but this kills my hand. I'm always repositioning it in weird ways, switching to my other hand, but my hand aches, it has a big dent from the weight, and I need to massage my hand when I'm finished. It's bad. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.

I am still a little annoyed that it doesn’t offer anywhere on the vacuum to store the extra nozzles/parts. But maybe vacuums don’t do that anymore and I am used to my old fossil corded one. Pre-motor filters: The foam and felt pre-motor filters sit in a housing at the top of the dirt compartment, and you can only access it after you remove the dustbin. From there, you can just take them out. No maintenance interval is specified, but you need to clean similar filters in other Shark vacuums once a month. The odor neutralizer is pungent and reminds us of Gain detergent. You can remove it, and the vacuum works just fine. However, if you’re sensitive to perfumes and scents, you may not want to get this Shark. What owners are sayingI started by testing the Shark vacuum out at my boyfriend’s apartment. For reference, he has not owned a vacuum for the entire year he’s lived there, but I still love him (I think). The Shark made it through two thorough deep cleans of a living room, kitchen and dining area, hallway and bathroom with a few minutes of charge to spare, so the 60-minute runtime seems fairly accurate. I immediately loved how powerful the vacuum was, and at 8.9 pounds, it feels very sturdy yet is easy to maneuver. What I Liked Review of Shark IZ862H Stratos Cordless Vacuum with Clean Sense IQ and Odor Neutralizer, DuoClean PowerFins HairPro, Includes Duster Crevice Tool & Anti-Allergen Brush, Up to 60 Minute Runtime, Ash Purple LED DISPLAY: Real-time readouts to monitor battery, select suction levels, and engage Clean Sense IQ. Another feature worth mentioning is the self-cleaning brush roll. If you've ever spent frustrating minutes—sometimes even hours—removing tangled hair from your vacuum's brush, you'll appreciate this innovative feature. It removes the hair as you clean, saving you both time and the hassle of manual removal.