Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum vs Shark PowerDetect Cordless

Both are Shark cordless stick vacuums with DuoClean twin brushrolls, HEPA filtration and a folding MultiFLEX wand. The PowerDetect is the newer, stronger machine: more suction, a longer 70-minute runtime, dirt detection that works in forward and reverse, and a lighter body. The Stratos is the proven older model with a bigger owner base and a strong 4.4 rating across thousands of reviews, but owners report more durability complaints, including broken folding parts and hair wrap. Buy the PowerDetect for the best cleaning and the latest tech; buy the Stratos if you want the well-known model and its odor cartridge.

• Choose the Shark Stratos if you want the widely reviewed model with an odor-neutralizing cartridge and a lower weight of 8.9 lb is not your priority over proven feedback.
• Choose the Shark PowerDetect if you want Shark's strongest cordless suction, 70 minutes of runtime and dirt detection that cleans on both the forward and back stroke.