Upright vacuums · Best overall

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

87
Highly rated
Average of 5 professional reviews
5 of 5 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 81–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 86.8 · 1 printed, 4 estimated

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002Image: Shark

5 professional reviewers tested the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: cleaning performance. Most common complaint: size and weight.

Reviewed by TechGearLab, Vacuum Wars, TechRadar and 2 more

The catch: Heavy and bulky, which makes stairs hard.

4 of these 5 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 81
    TechGearLabHands-on review · 2025

    Ranked second of 17 and named Best Overall upright, with top results on low-pile carpet and hardwood plus excellent filtration.

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  2. 90est.
    Vacuum WarsNo printed score · Video review · 2022

    The Shark Stratos is a highly capable and versatile vacuum that excels at cleaning both hard floors and carpets.

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  3. 89est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review

    An excellent all-round cleaner with strong suction on all floor types and a handy detachable pod.

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  4. 89est.
    Top Ten ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review

    After months of home use, the reviewer found it a fantastic workhorse with powerful suction and no hair wrap.

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  5. 85est.
    Business InsiderNo printed score · Buying guide · 2025

    Calls it an unbeatable choice for pet homes with mixed flooring, picking up nearly all debris and resisting hair tangles.

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What critics praise most

Cleaning performance4 of 5

What critics dislike most

Size and weight4 of 5

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Common questions

Is the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 worth it?

Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Heavy and bulky, which makes stairs hard.

Do critics agree about the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002?

Critics agree: scores range from 81 (TechGearLab) to 90 (Vacuum Wars), a spread of 9 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002?

Size and weight (4 of 5 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002?

The Dyson Ball Animal 3 (critic score 80), .