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Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum

Name: Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum
Brand: Shark
Price: 499 USD

Cordless stick with Clean Sense IQ auto suction and DuoClean hair-pickup head, at a lower price than Dyson.

List price

$499

19 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Suction

~200 AW class (Clean Sense IQ boost)

Max runtime

60 minutes (lowest setting)

Weight

5.9 lb (2.7 kg)

What it does well

Clean Sense IQ auto-adjusts suction
Lighter and cheaper than V15
Strong hair pickup for the money

Where it gives ground

Weaker peak suction
Smaller bin
No particle-count science display

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Full specifications

Cleaning performance

SuctionNot on the official sheet: ~200 AW class (Clean Sense IQ boost)
Auto suction adjust: Yes (Clean Sense IQ)
Floor illumination: LED headlights on nozzle
Anti-tangle: Self-cleaning brushroll
Floor types: Hard floors, carpet, area rugs
Dust / particle sensing: Clean Sense IQ dirt sensor (no particle sizing)

Runtime & charging

Max runtime: 60 minutes (lowest setting)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet: ~15–25 minutes auto / high
Charge time: ~3–4 hours

Usability

Weight: 5.9 lb (2.7 kg)
Bin capacity: 0.55 L
NoiseNot on the official sheet: ~78–82 dB (high)
Display: LED indicators (no LCD particle graph)

Filtration

Filtration: HEPA
Sealed system: Anti-allergen complete seal (claimed)

Kit

Attachments: Crevice, upholstery, pet multi-tool
Dock: Charging dock

Ownership

Warranty: 5 years (typical Shark limited)
Bagless: Yes

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum spec sheet

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Frequently asked

How much does Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum cost?

Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum lists at $499 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum’s key specs?

Key specifications for Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum include suction (~200 AW class (Clean Sense IQ boost)), max runtime (60 minutes (lowest setting)), and weight (5.9 lb (2.7 kg)).

What does Shark Stratos Cordless Vacuum compare against?

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