Shark Stratos XL 2.6 Litre Corded Upright Vacuum Cleaner, AZ3000UKT

Cleans ever so well. We have a black Lab and his hairs go everywhere and this machine cleans them all up from our thick carpets.The powered brush hasn't clogged up with hair or bits of thread yet, and that's after using it for months.And it's a powered brush! This is the main reason I bought this vacuum as I was sick of turbo brushes on my Henry getting lazy over time.I love the way it comes apart at the push of a button so you can easily carry the dust collector (the bit with the motor) up the stairs to clean them.Filtration is good, three separate filters, two washable and one where you can tap out the dust. Buy yourself a spare set.The dust collector holds a decent amount of stuff, just over a weeks worth of vacuuming (we live in a fairly big semi detached gaff).The other thing I love about it is that it will happily roll from a hard floor and onto a doormat, I've never had a vacuum cleaner that does this before.Criticisms:The power cord is almost long enough to reach without swapping sockets. 1 more metre, please.The dust collector needs two hands to open it, I would like to have it open with one hand at arms length over the bin instead.It's a little heavy to push round (but heavy means quality, right?)These criticisms are for Shark to read really, don't let me put you off buying one.I would buy this same unit again in a heartbeat, it's a brilliant machine, sucks like a hole in a spacesuit and picks everything up, right to the edge of the carpet.

I got this Shark Stratos XL to replace my old cordless one, which after 4+ years, was starting to lose suction, and just not doing as good a job as I wanted it to.This one was very easy to set up, everything basically clicks into each other, but the instructions are lovely and clear. I was also very pleased to see all the accessories and pieces were wrapped in brown paper, no plastic in sight!It did take me a minute or two to insert the anti-odour disc, I've never seen one of those before, and you have to insert it before first use. It was pretty simple to do though, you just remove it from the metal can it comes in, line up the arrows and push it into place, then turn it until it clicks, and choose your intensity level.After using it for the first time, I can honestly say this is in a whole other league. It is so powerful, it's cleaned my carpets and hard floors amazingly, my carpets look brand new again! I have young children, so I vacuum every day, sometimes more than once! But look at how much dust this picked up from my living room only, I was shocked! (see my photos)The accessories are great, you get a thin crevice tool, a wider surface tool, and then the pet tool, which also has the anti-hair wrap technology built in. The anti-hair wrap you get with a Shark is a huge positive for me personally, I've had other brands of vacuum over the years which don't have this, and I was forever pulling hair from the brush bar. Not with a Shark!You can use it multiple ways, so cleaning the stairs, under furniture, or getting rid of high up cobwebs etc, is a breeze!I will just say, that is is quite bulky in size. It's also much heavier than what I'm used to, and it will take me a while to get used to having a cord again, but overall I am very happy and impressed. This is the power I wanted from my cordless stick, but it just wasn't up the job. I would definitely recommend!

Amazing quality and value. Bought to replace a similar model by Shark but this is far superior.Suction is the best we've ever had, in standard mode or as lift away, much stronger than the replaced shark in both modes.The bin is much bigger than the old one. Everything about it is more robust and stronger in function and design than the standard shark designs. Edge cleaning is better than the other Shark. Still fits under the same furniture and the lights are great. Bin removal feels more robust and it's definitely better on lift away mode. Being chunkier it is easier to stand up without the base. Luckily there 3 floor type selections because on the strongest roller and suction settings it grips our large rug and moves the entire thing and would be impossible to use.Didn't expect it to be this much better than the other Shark we used, prices weren't that different but this is clearly a flagship model and had a big price drop.It is so strong that it will instantly strip the casing of electrical cable then shred the exposed wires I'd expect, luckily only got to the outer stripping part! So be careful, it's incredible, the rollers seem super powered and are definitely not getting clogged with the hair as the other Shark used to. It's getting the dog hairs out of the rug and upstairs carpets much more effectively. We loved our old Shark and it was a no brainer to replace with the same brand but don't dnt realise this was a huge step up in every way.Insane value for money tbh.Doesn't mark our engineered oak flooring despite it's huge increase in lowerIt Is unusual looking, many Shark are but this looks more industrial, more purposeful, I guess the looks for the function.100% recommended this model, no negatives at all.

Wanting to invest in another vacuum cleaner with better suction (cordless Shark better for Lino floors rather than carpet) I opted for this model to deal with my black labrador’s all year round hair loss. I’m really impressed with the Shark Stratos Pet Pro. With clear instructions it was super easy to unpack and put together and whilst it is indeed a bit on the heavy side (don’t be put off by that alone as it’s a really solid vacuum cleaner) it picked up the dog hair with ease, including lots more dust that was trapped in the carpet. I have to vacuum everyday and after the first use there was far less dust in the container, so clearly not just ripping up carpet fibres. The dust collector is easy to remove and as entire bottom flap opens emptying is also easy, if not a little dusty. I do struggle to reconnect it back on the main base, more practice required ! My only gripe is that the pipe is not very long and is stiff which tips the Shark unit if you try to pull it too far away. Even when you ‘lift away’ the dust collector it feels cumbersome and awkward to use and the suction is definitely not as good when compared to my Henry vacuum cleaner. Having said that, if you’re looking to purchase one because pet hair is the bane of your life, I can highly recommend this vacuum cleaner, it is superb for this purpose!

Chuckling at every review of this I read that says, 'we had a Dyson so we know...' You knew TV ads, love. That's all. You bought an overpriced gimmick with a charlatan's name on the side.The photos speak for themselves so I'll just add, it's not too loud (frankly it's surprisingly quiet given the performance), the anti-odour thing works well enough that I'm not going to resent buying a new one every now and again, it IS heavy but it's also manoeuvrable, and most importantly for me and the main reason I bough a pet speciality device, the anti hair-wrap tech works.Every 'test' I see of such things involves someone lightly treading some cut hair into a thin mat and seeing what happens but that's not real world. Real world is long hair and debris trod into the carpet over such a long time that it becomes part OF the carpet, real world is not vacuuming as often as you should because you're just too tired, real world is a thick longhair rug or vetbed that was brilliant for the dog when you bought it and is now so clogged it's basically a health hazard.And this thing did it all without any trouble. It'll never face a sterner test than what I put it through yesterday - a dog's playroom that hasn't been properly cleaned in 3 years. And I didn't go easy, pre-brushing, or even picking up larger clumps of hair (or stuffing from chewed up soft toys) that had accumulated around table legs and the like. I just threw this at it.And it was a JOY. There was a little bit of hair wrap on the soft roller, but that detaches for cleaning easily enough and the main roller? Not one bit. The single best performance of a roller vs dog hair I've seen in 30 years.I'd considered spending more and getting a Sebo (not least because bagged vacs do tend to be better since the bag acts as a filter), but that has the same basic brush roller as every vac I've wrapped in dog hair before, and I decided the flexibility of this was worth more to me. Detaching the bin and holding it in your hand is a bit gimmicky and won't be for everyone, but it does mean cleaning all the way under a double bed is possible without too much fuss.Negatives? You have to nitpick. It will be too heavy for some. Being left-handed the power cord is on the wrong side for me and is a bit of a pain. The handle isn't the best design for when you've lifted it out and are doing the edges. The holders for the accessories are rubbish and you'd be better off storing them separately because they get in the way and fall off. There are better LEDs on other vacs. Emptying the bin is a two-step process (top and bottom lids) rather than one. But that's reaching. It's an excellent machine.It's now in a house with a Henry which I hate the ergonomics of, a G-Tech Air Ram which is nice but just isn't up to dealing with the dogs, a handheld for quick jobs, and some thing so useless I can't even remember the name of it. This will replace all of them. There's nothing any of them do better.I got it for £250 which is a steal. I wouldn't feel at all short-changed if I'd spent £400.

The Shark Stratos is one of those vacuums that makes you wonder why you put up with your old one for so long. It delivers powerful suction, smart design, and genuinely useful features without feeling over-engineered.The Shark Stratos is a strong choice if you want a vacuum that balances power, usability, and modern features. It’s particularly great for homes with pets or mixed flooring. While it’s not the cheapest option, the performance makes it worth the investment. The only downside is it is too heavy

Pros - does a great job of sucking up dust/dirt and hair. It really does give the carpet a good clean. That is what the one star is for.Cons -Too heavy. I am fairly fit and able but this machine certainly brings no pleasure to housework.Suction too powerful even on the lightest setting - anything loose (door mats/small rugs) will be gobbled up and you then have to extract it.The small wheels at the side of the main brush get clogged with hair and seize up - I have to use a sharp pointed knife to remove the hair and free them up. This happens every single time I use it. It's tedious.The brush doesn't clog up, but the fabric roller does.If you accidently run over the cable, it will damage it.The design is clunky and certainly not ergonomic.The on/off switch is hard to push, even with fairly strong hands.All in all I regret purchasing this. It is not meant for a small house - I think if you have large rooms and expanses of floor, then it may be okay if you are fit enough to push it around. For my small house it is hopeless. My old Shark was much more versatile and I bought this machine on the strength of my previous experience and I feel I have wasted my money.

Brought this a while ago and I have to say it’s been amazing the last 7 months of use. Slightly heavy however I can not fault it, super long cord, works great on both thick pile carpet and lvt, the lift away is perfect for the stairs, and reaching the ceilings, having the power button on the handle is so much easier

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