Shark Stratos Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Pet Pro with Anti Hair Wrap Plus, 120 Mins Run-Time (2 Batteries), Clean Sense IQ & Anti-Odour, Pet, Crevice & Multi-Surface Tools, Charcoal/Silver IZ420UKT

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A good cordless hoover should provide a deep clean on all surfaces. That's why we tested the Stratos on hard floors as well as low and high pile carpets. 🧐 For a while, it seemed as if hoover manufacturers were constantly trying to outdo each other with the wattage of their appliances. So wattage kept rising.

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Of course, this depends primarily on the height of the furniture. If your furniture leaves hardly any space below it, the Stratos more than likely won’t be able to clean under there. This model is also equipped with Clean Sense IQ technology. Automatically sensing the debris you can’t see, this clever function adjusts the power to clean up to 50% more dirt. An intelligent indicator in the floorhead illuminates the suction power, which increases to meet the demand of the task at hand and decreases again when the dirt is gone. Overall, the look and feel of the vacuum is a winning formula for Shark in my eyes. Sure, it's never going to be as pretty as a Dyson, but it's sleek and compact, and the colourway works really well. Using the Shark Stratos Featuring three power settings, you can easily switch between carpet and floor modes using the controls on the handle. Plus, press the Boost trigger when you need an extra burst of power for tougher clean-ups. The Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus Pet Pro Cordless Vacuum IZ420UKT marks a big change in design and strategy for the vacuum cleaner company, introducing a host of new features, including a new floor head, an Anti-Odour pod and automatic power modes. It’s a triumph of power, features and design.

Joe, our wireless vacuum expert on the Smart Home Fox team, has spent over half a decade meticulously testing every model that has landed with us. If you've read this far, then you might have gauged that I am a huge fan of this vacuum, and that I'd tell anyone it's a worthwhile investment. I test a lot of different vacs, and this is the one model that I've fought to keep in my flat (even though we definitely do not have room for it!). It really is unmatched for me in terms of suction power, and I've grown addicted to those clean vacuum lines it leaves in my carpets. In any case, this regulation does not apply to cordless hoovers. Wattage for these devices is usually far below that of normal corded hoovers. However, this does not mean that their overall suction power is inferior. Double power thanks to DuoClean floorheadBy the way, you can see when the suction power is automatically adjusting thanks to an indicator on the floor head. Anti-Odour Technology The IZ420UKT can transform into a handheld at the touch of a button. From floor to ceiling, you can clean a wide range of surfaces and narrow gaps with the DuoClean floorhead, Multi-Surface tool and crevice tool. There’s also a motorised pet tool which is specially designed to remove embedded pet hair from your soft furnishings. And, with Flexology, you can bend the wand to reach under low furniture such as beds, sofas, and coffee tables.

We have already described the DuoClean Anti Hair Wrap floor head in detail in the accessories chapter. I started by measuring the raw power of the vacuum cleaner in AirWatts (AW). On Eco mode, the cleaner had a reasonable amount of power at 39AW. On the CleanSense setting, the vacuum cleaner started at 118AW by default, but it does ramp power up and down. On Boost, the Shark IZ420UKT managed a massive 219AW.We assess the cleaning performance of each vacuum cleaner, compare it to the competition, and then rate it. Of course, we know you’re eager to find out how well the Shark Stratos performs in cleaning sessions. So we won’t keep you in suspense for long. How we test There’s a large 0.7-litre bin on this model, which has an eject button to push open the flap at the front. As long as the Shark IZ420UKT was pushed into a bin, I could easily empty it without spilling dust everywhere. Since both brands routinely offer discounts, we would recommend holding off on purchasing until your chosen vacuum cleaner is on sale to get it at the most competitive price. Shark vs Dyson: final thoughts The handling is actually the same as the setup. Operating the Stratos is intuitive. The operating elements are easily accessible on the handle. 🙂