Shark Stratos Cordless Pet Pro vs Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum

Both are Shark Stratos cordless sticks with the same 25.2 V battery and 10-inch cleaning width, so the real split is features and weight. The Clean Sense IQ model adds dirt sensors, a self-cleaning DuoClean brushroll, MultiFLEX folding, LED lights and odor neutralizer, and owners rate it well for pet hair and hard floors. The Pet Pro is the lighter, simpler build with a freestanding stand, but owner reports of broken folding parts, overheating and hair wrap are common. Buy the Clean Sense IQ for whole-home pet hair; buy the Pet Pro only if you want the lighter, simpler tool and can live without the sensors.

• Choose the Shark Stratos Pet Pro if you want the lighter, simpler stick with a freestanding stand and don't need dirt sensors or a self-cleaning brushroll.
• Choose the Shark Stratos with Clean Sense IQ if you have pets and want automatic power boost, a self-cleaning brushroll and folding storage.