Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty vs Shark Stratos Cordless
Get the Shark PowerDetect Speed. Unless your home is mostly carpet and you have nowhere for a dock — then the Stratos.
Shark PowerDetect Speed Clean & Empty
Empties itself into its dock and doesn't tangle with hair, for less than a top Dyson.
Shark Stratos Cordless
Deep clean on carpet, easy to push, and hair doesn't wrap the brush.
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Both have a brush built not to wrap with hair and a bendable wand. The PowerDetect Speed is lighter and empties itself into its dock; the Stratos is excellent on carpet but heavy, and you empty it by hand.
- —You hate emptying a dusty bin.
- —You want something lighter.
- —You're in the US and want to spend less.
- —You have lots of carpet or rugs.
- —You have nowhere to stand a dock.
- —You're in the UK and want to spend less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Empties itself into the dock
- +Hair doesn't wrap round the brush
- +Bendable wand to reach under furniture
- −The dock is loud for a few seconds while it empties.
- −The dock's dust bin still needs emptying every few weeks.
- −Heavier in the hand than slim models.
- +Excellent on carpet
- +Hair doesn't wrap the brush
- +Bendable wand, swappable battery
- −Debris can collect behind the head when you pull it backwards.
- −There's a scent capsule in the head; take it out if strong smells bother you.
- −Max-power runtime is about 10 minutes.
Ready to choose?
- Is the PowerDetect Speed worth it?
- Is the Stratos worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Vacuum Wars, manufacturer specifications.