Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum Assembly & First Look

In this video I assemble and take a first look at the Shark Stratos mains powered upright cleaner.
Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Plus Anti-Odour Upright Vacuum [NZ860UK]
Details below from Shark’s website:
Introducing a revolutionary upright vacuum from the Shark Stratos collection.
Shark’s best ever hair pick-up.
Tired of removing tangled hair from your brush-roll? Anti Hair Wrap Plus removes long, short and pet hair from the brush-roll as you clean, so you don't have to. The enhanced brush-roll design delivers Shark's best ever hair pick-up.
Anti-Odour Technology protects against bad odours inside the vacuum for a fresher-smelling home
A unique cartridge system guards against dust cup odours commonly caused by hair, dust and dander. Simply insert the Anti-Odour Technology dial into the floorhead and rotate to select an odour intensity setting.
Perfect for all floor types
Our signature DuoClean floorhead glides from carpets to hard floors with two motorised brush-rolls working together in one floorhead - the Anti Hair Wrap Plus brush-roll cleans deep into carpets, drawing out embedded dirt and picking up hair, while a soft front brush-roll draws in debris and lifts stuck-on dust from hard floors.
With simple controls on the handle, easily switch between 3 floor settings to clean hard floors, low pile carpets and thick pile carpets or area rugs.
Signature LED headlights in the floorhead help to illuminate hidden dust. Enjoy an extra-long cleaning reach of up to 10.06m thanks to the stretch hose and long 8m power cord.
Easily clean stairs and under furniture
Is cleaning stairs an uphill struggle? Go portable with Powered Lift-Away.
Transform this powerful upright into a portable vacuum cleaner at the touch of a button. Simply lift the main unit away from the wand to clean under furniture - the brush-rolls continue rotating and drawing in dirt, even in portable mode.
Detach the floorhead to comfortably clean stairs, soft furnishings, up high and more with 2 included attachments - a Crevice Tool and Multi-Surface Tool.
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal captures and traps 99.9% of dust and allergens inside the vacuum, not releasing them back into the air you breathe*. Shark’s high efficiency filters are contained within a completely sealed unit, offering extra reassurance for allergy sufferers and homes with pets.
We’re confident you’ll love your new Shark vacuum cleaner, offering a free 5-year guarantee for your peace of mind.
*Based on IEC standard 62885-2 Cl. 5.14 at 0.3 to 10 microns.
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[@washerboy84]

Great demonstration as always Roger. I bought this model at the back end of last year when it first launched & having previously owned three different Lift-Away models, this one is by far the best - I love the fragrance of the anti-odour cartridge. The only drawback is that I find it rather top-heavy as you also mentioned in your review.

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

I don't know what I love more the Shark Stratos Vacuum or Ibaisaic's socks!

[@srabanis]

Excellent demonstration- very clear, good pace with good explanations. Even a technophobe like me could do the assembly & maintenance easily by following the demo to the T

[@SandyBall-v9u]

Just bought the stratos online. I saw it on the tv. so far so good. Would like to thank you for the demo. Wasn`t sure how to use the accessories. Lots of pros but 1 con is wish the hose was a little longer. I have the shark carpet cleaner, looks kinda like the vacum. That machine is why I bought the vacum. Thank you. Love the socks.

[@rodimousa9503]

I have shark vaccumo lift up but it’s heavy but it does really great job of cleaning i love it so much

[@HereForTheVacuumCleaners]

You'll have to let us know whether you prefer the Shark Stratos upright or the Dyson Ball Multifloor upright

[@darkvader7231]

@@braydenrall4019 It would have had a 5 year warranty, my Dysons have died after 5-6 years everytime, not to mention dyson build is not as good as they once were!!

[@jaiizwaii89]

@@braydenrall4019that’s disheartening. My first shark powered lift away is still working after 8 years. Since they must’ve went down in quality I feel bit up in price.

[@tiramisumochi4787]

@@braydenrall4019honestly I’ve had a Dyson for the best part of 10 years and I don’t love it, it’s hard to keep clean and empty, the head doesn’t pick up well and it was so expensive I don’t think I’d repurchase from them as just not worth it. This new shark being only £250 (at the moment) is what I’m intending to buy to replace my tired old Dyson!

[@tiramisumochi4787]

@@jaiizwaii89read online reviews though, I think many people have had good experiences with sharks for years.. I work in a care home and use an old shark apex when cleaning and it’s excellent (definitely a little heavy but the lift away feature is great) so I can imagine the stratos being much better.

[@mrdburrows]

Great video, really informative. I've just bought one of these, arrives tomorrow 😊.

[@DR3itmatters]

Can you please help, I cannot figure out how to get the Bagless canister on !!!😢😢😢

[@kingtryton]

Your stratos is our vertex here in the US atleast as far as the bin design wonder why they incorporated that change

[@richardgreenwood9168]

The UKT models are so much more expensive just to add on the extra power brush. Is that little brush worth it? I can’t find the official one to buy separately anywhere. Great video btw. Can’t decide over the 860 or IZ400

[@Derkells]

My hard roller seized up. Do you have any advice? Can’t figure out how to remove it

[@ibaisaic]

They are very difficult to remove. If it is still under guarantee, I would contact Shark for advice.

[@antjuanwhite7105]

This was an absolutely excellent video. Very informative. Didn’t mean to hit. Thumbs down button. Meant to hit thumbs up. Yes, my thumb hit wrong button by mistake. Lol.

[@tiramisumochi4787]

You can change to thumbs up!

[@Hamza-vv1ml]

Can you do a video of comparing the stratos to the dyson ball animal

[@LlyleHunter]

That’s a real competition

[@gadgetboy38]

How well-sealed is this machine against dust being exhausted out of the vents ? I love mine but it does smell when using it.

[@max_dottie]

Sharks are sealed vacuums meaning dust won’t exit the vacuum, but with any bagless machine they smell dusty because of the filters. Same with bagged having a stinky bag in a vacuum for ages is horrible

[@sanjayp2683]

The smell is dust build up at the head of the machine.

[@jasonward885]

Hello mate Can I just ask your opinion I have ordered the sebo E1 Komfort which is air driven I have been told I should have got the electric driven E3 because I've been told the E1 will not deep clean my carpets...would you agree with this or I'd it more than good enough to deep clean various different carpets? Jason

[@ibaisaic]

The power head models will definitely perform better than the model you ordered.

[@jasonward885]

Roger on further inspection would you recommend this hoover ? I'm going back to corded to get the deep clean on various carpets in my home, I did look at the sebo but I don't like the idea of changing filters and bags so if your happy with the result of this model I'll get it if not could you advise me on another model...thanks

[@ibaisaic]

I would pick a Sebo Felix over this model which would require far less maintenance than a bagless Shark. Changing a bag once every two months (depending on usage) and possibly a new exhaust filter every two years is far less trouble than constant filter washing and maintenance needed for an average bagless vacuum.

[@jasonward885]

Thanks for the reply my only concern with corded hoovers is the restrictions of wattage power of 900 watts....are they still powerful enough to deep clean on carpets with these restrictions, don't you have to change the outside of the felix as well its like the long cover that goes round the hoover? I do like the cylinder sebo as i can use on stairs if you can recommend a couple of models, i also like miele if you can recommend a couple of models, I could do with a reply off you today mate as I've ordered the shark but I could cancel,....thanks for your help Jason

[@ibaisaic]

Even with the restrictions a good corded vacuum will outperform a cordless considerably. Some cordless cleaners come close, but only when used on boost mode which reduces run time and battery life. The Felix exhaust filter which is the patterned cloth around the hard bag housing does not have to be changed on a regular basis in my experience. My Mum used her Felix for more than five years before I fitted a new filter and the filter under the bag has never been changed because if you use genuine Sebo bags no noticeable dust escapes into the bag compartment. I like the Sebo powerhead cylinders as they are the best of both worlds but can be awkward to use. The felix can be detached from the powerhead to make cleaning stairs with the hose easier and you can get an extension hose that stretches to the top of the stairs. Miele cleaners are decent but the bags are small and fairly expensive. I wouldn’t recommend any of the bagless Miele cleaners and the compact bagless and some of the bagged cylinders are made in China. I can’t tell you what to buy as you may not like the cleaners I like, but I tend to use Sebo machines myself as my day to day vacuums and I grab whatever cordless I have handy for a quick clean. If you have bought the Shark from a retailer that will allow returns, then get it and see if you like it, but keep an eye on the filter under the bin and watch how quickly it gets covered in dust.

[@jasonward885]

I have cancelled the shark and gone for the sebo E1 komfort...thanks very much for the advice I'm glad you got back to me in time

[@maximusvr46]

does this have a 750w or 800w motor? thanks

[@TheUberSchattenjager]

Is the Stratos hose longer or more flexible than the Vertex's? I love the vertex, but the hose is so stiff and short it is nearly unusable

[@ibaisaic]

All the Shark powered hoses are stiff and short in my experience.

[@susan7553]

I've just seen a Shark Stratos Anti Hair Wrap Pro Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Odour model on QVC shopping channel today's special value priced £149.95 + £1.99 p+p been unsure whether to order one or not still a little unsure as not same model as your demonstrating.

[@ibaisaic]

No, this is not the model on QVC, it’s this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXO7g3l9bLOYn5Y

[@kath6122]

So helpful! Thank you

[@jeramiahcastro9868]

Yep the motor unit is different for the USA and its so loud and the power head is wider

[@karendoulton2440]

Have you done the clean on this one yet as would love to know how to clean the main head ❤

[@ibaisaic]

There is no way to properly clean the main head without a set of specialised screwdrivers and I don’t think I would attempt it. I just use surface wipes and feed them through the clear part over the brushroll.

[@JaiJai-vb5vy]

I have the AZ913UKT The NZ860UKT was too big and large for my 3 bedroom house

[@ezraosuna3919]

This is basically similar to the Vertex in the US. Did the UK get the Vertex?

[@ibaisaic]

We got the Vertex, but it wasn’t called Vertex in the UK. The main body is similar to the Vertex, but the Stratos has a different head. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZLSh6FumsmZipo

[@kthup]

awesome clear video thanks man, got the same model hope i made the right choice as have females and pets at home lol

[@PyroOfMalice]

Is this a different model of stratos? because the ones i've seen have a different design of dust bin

[@ibaisaic]

It’s the design available in the UK.

[@PyroOfMalice]

@@ibaisaic ah. I thought so

[@JustWinBaby_23]

Nice video as always. Do you have a follow up to this video?

[@ibaisaic]

There will be a follow up video in 2024.

[@JustWinBaby_23]

@@ibaisaic looking forward to it. Thank you.

[@emilyfitz8]

Just got this and it’s such a tall vacuum… I wish there was a way to make the height shorter the handle is up to my armpit 😂

[@ibaisaic]

You can’t adjust the height of the handle. I suggest wearing high heeled shoes.

[@jbt8922]

The canister part looks like the Vertex model in the USA

[@phidip2328]

I have heard that the Stratos and Vertex are largely similar. The Stratos just adds a few extra features.

[@AsifHus786]

Where's the other previous video you mention?

[@ibaisaic]

It will be on my channel in my Shark playlist.

[@tefiktasdemir]

Excellent vacuum,

[@djkain2007]

Very different that the us version. Us pet version comes with the pet turbo tool, under appliance wand, 2 different dusting brushes, longer crevice flexible tool,

[@tiramisumochi4787]

We have that in the uk too, just more expensive to buy

[@srabanis]

Thanks

[@joyskiies9709]

The cordless one is deffo better

[@DariusExum]

No demonstration?? 😢😢

[@covidwasacon]

Bang on about the clear plastic windows on sharks being a nightmare to clean...ridiculous design

[@brandontaylor7615]

I love your videos

[@sanjayp2683]

Better than a Sebo x7 pet???????

[@ibaisaic]

Of course not.

[@sanjayp2683]

@@ibaisaicthanks, can you compared the sebo x7 pet Vs the x7 pet (EU law compliant)... the comparison between the 2 will be interesting. 1300w Vs 870w? Sebo told me the EU models have better seals so the difference is negligible.. but we need a proper video on this, it'll be popular!

[@ibaisaic]

The X7 models are all 890 Watts as far as I know, there was never an X7 with a 1300 Watt motor. Perhaps you are thinking of the X4 models. I very much doubt a comparison video will be popular as non of my Sebo videos do well for views compared to many other brands. @@sanjayp2683

[@sanjayp2683]

@@ibaisaic can I also take the opportunity to say my 3 year old son loved your review of the Casdon Dyson upright vacuum toy! 😂

[@donb1979]

The ones in the US are way diffrent then that one weird.

[@darkhallucination]

You could buy a Sebo Dart for what you pay for a Stratos... and with a Sebo you'd get a German made machine with unparalleled engineering. I have pets and I don't plow through bags the way the advertising says you would

[@dglcomputers1498]

Yes, why people buy this crap is beyond me. It gets sold to them with flashy adverts when buying something "simpler" from a company that cares about quality is the better option. Maybe more manufacturers need to take the henry quick lead and go big on how much cleaner and easier bags are, and how you don't need to empty your vacuum anywhere near as much. As for the "anti odour" technology, that's nothing new, there has been "anti odour" features available for vacuums for years, either the air fresheners that the likes of Hoover used or charcoal filters.

[@darkhallucination]

@@dglcomputers1498 I know right. I'd like to know why ppl think that bagless is a step forward in vacuum technology. As a kid (here in the USA) I grew up having to empty the old cloth shake-out vacuum bags. Then my mom bought a vac with paper bags and it was great! Now we're back to the old ways. Not to mention, vacuum dust is considered a Class 2 Hazardous Material. Not something g I'd want all over my skin. I'll take my Sebo with bags!

[@dglcomputers1498]

@@darkhallucination Also I like the fact that here in the UK I can get a quality UK made vacuum for under £150, with excellent parts availability (Numatic claim they can supply parts for every vacuum they've ever made) and cheap fabric bags, though their stick vacuum is made in China for the moment it's still better made than the competition and shocker still uses bags! Telling that neither SEBO nor Numatic sell bagless vacuums.

[@johnslife4993]

@@dglcomputers1498Yeah, but some of those vacuums had bad filtration like Bissell for example

[@tefiktasdemir]

This machine is excellent, am very happy.