Which is better for pet hair?

The Stratos. Its self-cleaning brushroll and HairPro pet power brush are built for pet hair and resist wrap. The Navigator's air-driven pet brush works but needs more manual cleaning.

Which is better on hard floors?

The Stratos. DuoClean's second brushroll engages hard floors directly. The Navigator relies on turning off the brushroll, which is fine but less effective at pulling debris from bare floors.

Which is lighter and easier to carry?

The Navigator, at about 16 lb versus 17.2 lb. It is also simpler, with fewer parts. The Stratos offsets its weight with a powered Lift-Away pod.

Is the Stratos worth stepping up to?

Yes for homes with pets or mixed flooring. The self-cleaning brushroll, DuoClean, powered Lift-Away, longer cord and quieter motor are real gains. The Navigator is enough for carpet-only homes on a simpler budget.

Both are plastic-bodied corded uprights with washable filters. The Stratos has a metal wand and rubber wheel treads, which wear better. Longevity depends more on filter and brushroll care than on the model.

The Stratos, at roughly 73–75 dB against about 80 dB for the Navigator.

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 vs Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

The Stratos AZ3002 is the stronger vacuum. It has a self-cleaning brushroll, DuoClean PowerFins for carpets and hard floors, a powered Lift-Away pod, a longer cord and quieter running. The Navigator NV360 is lighter and simpler, and owners praise its suction and easy maintenance, but some find it heavy and awkward and say it struggles on certain carpets. Buy the Stratos for pets, mixed flooring and deep cleaning. Buy the Navigator if you want a lighter, simpler upright and don't need a self-cleaning brushroll.

Choose the Navigator NV360 if you want a lighter, simpler upright with strong suction and easy filter maintenance.
Choose the Stratos AZ3002 if you have pets or a mix of carpet and hard floors and want a self-cleaning brushroll and powered Lift-Away.

Prices

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360: $149.99 at Blain's Farm & Fleet (checked today)
Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002: $264.99 at DoorDash (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 is $115.00 cheaper than the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 12)

Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum Cleaner NV360

	Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360	Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002
Brushroll	Single motorized brushroll you switch on or off	DuoClean PowerFins HairPro with a self-cleaning brushroll that resists hair wrap
Floor types	Carpet-focused, with bare-floor mode	Two brushrolls designed for both carpet and hard floors
Weight	About 16 lb	About 17.2 lb
Cord length	25 ft	30 ft
Noise	About 80 dB	About 73–75 dB
Lift-Away	Detachable canister, not powered	Powered Lift-Away pod keeps motorized cleaning under furniture
Pet tools	Air-driven pet brush, dusting brush, crevice tool	Self-cleaning pet power brush, upholstery tool, crevice tool
Odor control	No odor neutralizer	Odor Neutralizer Technology

Spec	Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360	Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002
color	Blue	Red
Surface Type	Carpets	Hard floors, Carpet
Wet / Dry	No	No
Suction Power	Suction (min/max) settings	Maximum, Higher (with higher wind speed), Highe…
Cleaning Width	9.5 Inches	10.63 in
HEPA Certified	HEPA filter, Yes	Yes
Filtration Type	HEPA filter, Anti-Allergen Complete Seal Techno…	HEPA
Power Source	Corded	Corded
Cord Length	25 ft	30 ft
Hose Length	5 Feet	3 ft
Voltage	120 V	120 volts
Weight	15.96 lb	17.2 lbs

Spec	Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360	Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002
Depth	15 in	14.96 in
Height	45.5 in	46.06 in
Width	11.4 in	12.2 in
Max Wattage	1200 W	1416 W
Motor Type	Electric corded motor	High-speed motor
Vacuum Type	Upright	Upright
Construction Material	Plastic	Rubber (wheel treads), Metal (wand), Plastic (b…
Noise Level	80 dB	73.3 - 74.7 dB
Typical Users	Allergy sufferers	Pet owners
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