Stratos Cordless

We bought this [https://www.farmers.co.nz/6853534?gclsrc=aw.ds&&nst=SEM&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20776370118&gbraid=0AAAAADfnvMkaai-rBCatEwtaa1PfekP7V&gclid=Cj0KCQjw64jDBhDXARIsABkk8J5CaA0g6pjQ2tKAi9ecWlgkaucJ3WJpe-zVAGgvqAM5QSLqhof-7IAaArAFEALw_wcB](https://www.farmers.co.nz/6853534?gclsrc=aw.ds&&nst=SEM&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20776370118&gbraid=0AAAAADfnvMkaai-rBCatEwtaa1PfekP7V&gclid=Cj0KCQjw64jDBhDXARIsABkk8J5CaA0g6pjQ2tKAi9ecWlgkaucJ3WJpe-zVAGgvqAM5QSLqhof-7IAaArAFEALw_wcB) at Christmas and are very happy with it. 3 bedroom house, 2 cats and we get 2+ full house vacuums in a full charge. I decided to spend less and empty manually than pay for the auto empty.

I have this [Shark Stratos](https://www.bestbuy.com/product/shark-stratos-multiflex-cordless-stick-vacuum-with-clean-sense-iq-and-odor-neutralizer-duoclean-powerfins-hairpro-ash-purple/JXJVXG4HC6) from best buy, but I got it for around $300 this summer, I think because I asked for a price match with Amazon. Love it - super easy to use and works well. I live in an apartment with hardwood and rugs. My friend has a self emptying shark vacuum she loves as well. Previously I had a Dyson cordless and liked it okay in an apartment with no carpet, but hated it once I lived in a house with carpet. That honestly required a plug-in shark vacuum. I couldn’t believe how much the Dyson was leaving behind once I got that 😭

If you truly want a stick vacuum that will do an amazing job get the Shark Stratos https://amzn.to/4fqy0Ro It’s great on tile and rugs, has strong suction, and handles heavy shedders really well. The only downside is that the dust bin might fill up quickly with all that pet hair. If you want a vacuum that’s made for hard floors and rugs go with Miele C1. It’s a bagged canister with excellent suction, better control on hardwood, and is built to last. The only caveat is that it’s a corded canister vacuum with bags. But if you suffer from allergies, bags are 1000% the way to go. https://amzn.to/4lhC0F6

Look into the [Shark Stratos](https://amzn.to/3IgjFet) cordless. The soft roller is great on hardwood so it doesn’t kick stuff around, and the brushroll actually handles fur really well without getting clogged.

A lot of the power detect sticks are corded which a lot of folks miss. These ones are not corded [Shark PowerDetect](https://amzn.to/4mE23qW). The Startos in my opinion is stronger and more consistent when it comes to suction and the PowerDetect is more convenient (auto-empty, smart detection) but comes with weaker suction.

Idk, these ego batteries are heavy and wouldn't want them on a vaccum personally. I bought a Shark IZ862H  and it's been the best vacuum I've ever had.

I know nothing about vacuums, read some reviews a couple weeks ago, and decided to go with the Stratos. I really wanted to like it. Also tried to convince myself to keep it, but It's going back tomorrow. The battery life is insulting for the price.