Customer Ratings & Reviews

It's lightweight, easy to maneuver on the corners, and very helpful when you fold it in half to get to the spots under the bed. The only concern is the battery, it's small and if you have a big house it might not be enough to get through the whole house in one charge, specially if you have pets. (I will be buying a second battery) But overall it's a nice vacuum.

I never do reviews but I have to share how good this vacuum is. The long lasting battery to the smart sense IQ is so good. It detects a spot where it is needed more suction because of dirt or dust and the best part is hair doesn't get stuck in the rollers. As a girl with long thick hair, hair gets everywhere and this vacuum does the best job at getting it all easily.

Happy with this purchase. Quick and easy to use and picks up very well. Only downside is the high price and wish the battery lasted longer on high.

Great vacuum, but battery life could be better. I’ve had it a year and have to charge it way more often than I did when it was newer. I have 5 cats, and I personally shed like a golden retriever, and it handles all of our hair with ease.

The Shark Stratos is a high-performance machine that offers phenomenal suction power. In Turbo mode, the suction is truly impressive, picking up debris that other vacuums might miss. The odor-neutralizing technology is another standout feature, providing a great scent while you clean, and the Flex Mode wand is genuinely useful for getting under furniture without a struggle. However, the physical build quality of the wand prevents it from being perfect. I have now dealt with two separate units where the hinge mechanism failed. I purchased my first unit during Black Friday 2023, and the hinge snapped in March 2025. I was fortunate to have Best Buy Total Tech protection, which gave me a full-price credit to get a replacement. Unfortunately, the second unit's hinge broke in December 2025, lasting less than a year. Because of the repeated hinge issues, I decided to move away from the brand and purchased a Dyson V15. The Dyson lacks the folding hinge design, which ultimately feels much more durable and reliable for long-term use. The Shark Stratos is an excellent vacuum for cleaning power, but you should be aware of the hardware's lifespan.

Honestly, it's a solid vacuum. Could the build quality be sturdier? For sure. Do I feel it's going to break with no normal use? Only when my girlfriend operates it with that altima energy. Felt like I still needed to get a Dyson to make peace with the purchase and picked up a v11. I was really disappointed with the Dyson because my expectation was much higher and it just felt like I was paying $200 more to have 20 attachments I wouldn't use. I don't have a pet with long hair, but I have a really close example and it handles everything so much better than I wanted to believe. I was gifted a Rainbow vac and I use that for big cleans. For everyday use, the shark exceeded my expectations. It pulls dust and dirt from between LVP that I didn't even know was there. Plus, it even stands on it's own so more issues laying down your vacuum to trip over it later. The only con I had was that the dual roller head on the shark is louder than I was used to but it's not terrible. You learn to love not needing to swap heads for different floors. Just be conscious of the folding system and feel good about owning a vacuum that outperforms the Dyson for the majority of people who aren't living with 17 huskies. I give it 4 stars because the folding system should have been alumnium or steel (I put 5 to cancel out those people who bash products for not taking 2 mins to figure out how it works... You know who you are). Do it. No ragrets. Not even a single vacuum.

Ive owned every Dyson, tried LG codezero and now this Shark and i have to say i like this one the best. Its a lot heavier than the other vacuums mentioned and it has a bit of a wobble not very sturdy but that might be by design. I like the light on the front, the other vacuums never had a light. I love how you hit the boost button and it reacts immediately unlike the Dysons and the LG. The noise level doesn’t bother me and i live in a condo(not too loud and i vacuum at 1am sometimes). The battery life is good for me-no complaints. It folds down to store-which i love and plugging it in manually is not a factor either. I dont see this vacuum breaking like the other ones Ive owned. Overall im very happy with my purchase.

Overall, this is a great vacuum. Powerful enough, lightweight, feels durable. My only complaint is the battery life. Often have to stop to recharge in the middle of vacuuming. Wish it had a swappable battery so you could have one charging while you use the other.

Pros Strong suction and dirt pickup: The Stratos boasts powerful cleaning performance. It handled hard floors and carpets—rice, flour, pet hair—effectively, and the DuoClean PowerFins brushroll lives up to its promise by keeping hair from wrapping around thesun.co.uk +15 techgearlab.com +15 vacuumwars.com +15 reddit.com +2 reviewed.com +2 reddit.com +2 . MultiFLEX design: The hinged wand makes reaching under furniture much easier and folds down for compact storage reddit.com +4 toptenreviews.com +4 reviewed.com +4 . Convenient Clean Sense IQ auto-adjust: The vacuum automatically increases suction when it detects dirt, saving effort reddit.com +10 toptenreviews.com +10 reddit.com +10 . LED headlight: A row of LEDs illuminate your path—handy for corners and under dark furniture techgearlab.com +6 vacuumwars.com +6 toptenreviews.com +6 . ⚠️ Cons Battery life can be inconsistent: Although Shark advertises up to 60 minutes in Eco mode, actual use often falls well short—sometimes just 10–15 minutes on Boost or handheld settings toptenreviews.com +9 businessinsider.com +9 techadvisor.com +9 . Heavier than expected: At roughly 8.8–8.9 lb, it's noticeably heavier than many comparable cordless sticks, and the handle/balance can feel awkward when used as a handheld bhg.com +2 reviewed.com +2 vacuumwars.com +2 . Small dust cup and tricky emptying: The 0.7 L bin fills quickly, and the oddly shaped interior can be tough to clean out completely

Been real hesitant to jump on the cordless stick vacuum trend but finally decided to give it a go and landed on this one. So far in the 3 weeks of use I can say I'm quite impressed. I do like the build quality of the vacuum and convenience of just starting to clean without having to string out a cord and go to the nearest outlet. Battery life is acceptable when not using the "boost" mode, I can do a 2000+sq ft house on "clean sense IQ" mode on a single charge. I do enjoy the flex feature of being able to go under furniture with little to no effort and also enjoy the odor neutralizer feature. My only complaints so far is the dust bin/compartment seems small and have to empty more often than a corded vacuum. Also, I can't tell if it is a brush head or a wheel but when you pull the vacuum back towards you, there is a loud squeak which is a little grating because the vacuum itself runs pretty quiet when not running on a higher power level. Overall I am pleased with the purchase.

Overall, this is a nice machine. It is lightweight and portable. It’s suction leaves a something to be desired when using it as a handheld w/ attachments, but it still handles general cleaning well. The battery life is good enough to handle a medium size home with bare floors. I would not suggest this for anyone with large amounts of carpet. Anything larger than a bouncy ball will get stuck and need to be manually removed. All said, I am happy with my purchase.

I absolutely love my Shark Stratos MultiFlex cordless stick vacuum. It replaced an older version (IF205 model) I bought that I also love that still works but the wheel is messed up and battery doesn’t keep a charge long. I will say my older model worked a little better on a couple of the rugs without resistance where as the Stratos has some resistance. Both do wonderfully well to be cordless. I will purchase again but I do wish replacement parts were made for them with the price being as high as it is.I like the odor neutralizer feature since I have a dog that picks up all sorts of funky odors from outside.Overall I find it to be lightweight (which is a plus when you have back issues anyway) and love that I don’t have to stop to change outlets to plug it in. Battery life is good but it is still new so I know it will start decreasing as it ages.Suction is good (even on my older one). I like this model because the battery is replaceable and/or you can get an extra one if they ever restock them. No complaints as of yet. Hopefully I will be happy long term with my purchase.

Exceptional vacuum. Lightweight and easy to use. Picks up an incredible amount of dust and dirt. Doesn’t take long to charge, and folds up nicely for easy storage. I’ve recommended this vacuum to both my daughters. I haven’t taken my Dyson out since I bought it!

For those quick, light jobs when i dont wanna use my full size vac, this shark has been a life saver. Lightweight, powerful, and versatile. While i wish the battery life was longer (at best, you'll get an hour out of this), i never need it for very long anyway because it does what it does very well. Def worth every penny.

This vacuum is just fantastic. We have owned this since May of 2024 and it gets used all the time. It's powerful and easy to use. The battery on a full charge gets my entire house done, though I have a smaller 1128 sq. ft. home. I love that it folds up and can be placed out of the way. I love that the battery charges fast and provides plenty of power. I also love how the vacuum can be bent to go under furniture and such. Oh and I like how it can be used as a small handheld. Works great in this mode for handling my cars. A little pricey I originally thought but worth it now that I have experienced it.

Easy to handle, lightweight, but the battery runs out quickly and more in maximum power mode

Love this vacuum….. it will be the perfect vacuum if they could figure out how to make the battery last longer other than that has been my favorite

Works great, easy to store, powerful motor, the only drawback will be the running time. I love it and easy for kids to use

This vacuum cleaner is lightweight and easy to maneuver, yet has very strong suction power. It works great even on carpets, picking up dust and debris with no problem. The battery life is also impressive—it can clean the entire house on a single charge. The included attachments are practical and make it easy to clean tight spaces and sofa crevices. Daily cleaning has become so much more enjoyable. I’m very satisfied with this product!

Upgraded to the Shark Stratos MultiFLEX Cordless and it’s definitely better than my last vacuum. The suction is strong and it handles dust and hair really well. Battery life is solid too. It’s not as maneuverable as some others, but the cleaning power makes up for it. Overall, I’m happy with the upgrade.