Shark Vertex Pro Cordless vs Shark Stratos Cordless
Get the Shark Stratos. Unless you hate emptying the bin often — then the Vertex Pro's 1.1-litre bin is one of the biggest on a stick.
Shark Vertex Pro Cordless
Perfect pickup on carpet and hard floors and a big bin, but heavy in the hand.
Shark Stratos Cordless
Deep clean on carpet, easy to push, and hair doesn't wrap the brush.
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They cost about the same, both clean carpet superbly and neither tangles with hair. The Stratos is Shark's newer model and adds auto suction and a swappable battery; the Vertex Pro has the bigger bin.
- —You hate emptying the bin often.
- —You have a bigger home with carpet and hard floors.
- —You have pets.
- —You want suction that turns up on its own.
- —You'd like to swap in a second battery.
- —You want Shark's newer model.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Perfect pickup in Vacuum Wars' tests
- +Big 1.1-litre bin
- +One head for carpet and hard floors
- −The handle is heavier than average and tiring in handheld mode.
- −About 10 minutes on boost.
- +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 Vertex Pro 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.