Upright Vacuum, Stratos with DuoClean PowerFins, HairPro, Powered Lift-Away, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, & Odor Neutralizer Technology, Navy, AZ3002

I have had lots of sweepers. This one is by far the best one I’ve had since the Kirby in the 1980s. I have hardwood floors but also some large rugs. I was amazed how much dirt the Stratos lifted out of the rugs. It was confirmation on how poorly the other vacuums performed. It has a button at your fingertips to switch between floor surfaces instead of bending over to switch it at the rollers. There are three attachments. Two of them have a storage place at the bottom of the vacuum. The third one is the pet power brush. The pet power brush does not have a place to be stored on the sweeper. The dust bin is easy to take off and dump. It dumps from the bottom with the push of a button, so your hands don’t get dirty. It has headlights which isn’t a big deal to some people until you’ve had a sweeper with headlights. The cord is way longer compared to other models I’ve had. I was worried the second time I went to use it because it wouldn’t turn on. I thought oh great!! I got a lemon! I found the reason it wouldn’t turn on is because I didn’t have the wand properly connected. Honestly, I can’t think of anything to say bad about this vacuum. If there’s anything that I think people would complain about its the weight. If you’re looking for a light vacuum, this is not the one for you. If you want a sweeper that will actually suck the dirt out of your carpet/rugs this one is hard to beat! PROS: Self cleaning Dual brushrolls : Has a place to put a scented pouch (optional) : The best suction since the vintage Kirby : Three attachments including self cleaning pet power brush. : Floor surface switch at your fingertips. : the wand detaches in 2 places so you can make it longer or shorter. : Dust bin dumps from the bottom : Has headlights : Longer cord compared to others. CONS: heavier then other models (but worth it) : If the cord is wrapped up it gets in the way of the dust bin when reattaching it.

Great vacuum cleaner!! Great style, seams durable so far. Super long power cord. The multiple detatchable points is sooo convenient. Its got multiple filters and air refresher so you know that it isnt throwing dust everywere and it helps everything smell great. The dust bin is an OK size vacuumed my entire 2 bedroom apartment and only had to empty the dust pan 3 times. Very satisfied customer

After more than a decade it was time to replace my machine. And I opted for a Shark. There's not anything I could complain about and so far there's nothing I dislike about the new machine. It's easy to use, offers great suction, does a great job on both my carpet and ceramic floors and isn't too loud. For the price, if this one performs for a decade or longer it won't owe me a cent.

Shark Stratos AZ3002. Pros: Great cleaning. Picks up dirt from previously vacuumed carpets. If you plan to use this only as an "upright" without the lift-away feature it is a fine vacuum. Buy it. Cons: Maneuverability isn't bad, but is nowhere near my old Shark UV810 that it replaced. There are only vestiges of the "lift-away" feature that helped make Shark successful with vacuums. The powerhead is wider and heavier, as is the lift-away portion. The wider powerhead may look like an advantage but it is not. I was disappointed my old UV810 had such a small head until I used it and found how easily it maneuvered under and around things. It could also be "steered" easily by turning the wrist. It could even be used easily on stairs with the lift-away feature and with the power button on the removable portion. The on-off power switch has been moved from the lift-away portion where it fell right under the thumb while carrying it, to the handle. Fine for use as an upright, but now need a third hand to operate it as a lift-away or when using tools. The dust container on my Shark UV810 emptied cleanly and easily. It convinced me "bagless" vacuums can be OK. As others have said, the dust container on the AZ3002 is a disaster. Popping it open with the new lever approach sends dust everywhere. Closing it up again sends dust everywhere. I am exploring solutions but it may require taking it outside to empty into the trash. The cord on the AZ3002 is shorter than our old UV810. This is more annoying than you might expect. Features other than pros and cons: The brush roll does seem to be self-cleaning as advertised. It is no longer "brushes," but fins. The old brush was easy and economical to replace. The main roller on the AZ3002 is no longer replaceable. We'll see if it holds up. The brightness of the lights on the AZ3002 disappoint compared to our old UV810, but are fine. They still don't work with the wand and tools. Several reviewers found the cord stiff. I wouldn't have noticed. Yes, as others have noted, tools will not stay on the storage pegs. Plan to carry them around with you. In summary, the AZ3002 excels at cleaning rugs and floors. I miss the convenient lift-away features on our old UV810. I always used it with the lift-away separated, which is now impractical.

Excelente producto cumple muy bien con las expectativas de limpieza con muy buena succión y fácil manejo un producto muy recomendable