Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 130 | 200 |
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.99 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Cordless | true | false |
| Battery | 50 min | 0 min |
Between the IconPet Edge and Stratos Upright, the IconPet Edge comes out ahead in weight / cordless, while the Stratos Upright wins on suction (aw) / dustbin. Overall, the IconPet Edge scores 69.9 and the Stratos Upright scores 67.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (69.9 vs 67.5). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the IconPet Edge if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, cordless, battery. The single most decisive one: Weight — 4.10 kg less. 3.4 vs 7.5.
Pick the Stratos Upright if you care most about suction (aw) / dustbin. Its strongest claims are suction (aw), dustbin. The single most decisive one: Suction (AW) — 53.85% more. 200 vs 130.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Bissell - IconPet Edge or Shark - Stratos Upright?
Bissell - IconPet Edge leads the current Mars Score by 2.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare suction (aw), battery, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bissell - IconPet Edge if…
Bissell - IconPet Edge has the measurable edge on weight kg, is cordless, battery min.
Choose Shark - Stratos Upright if…
Shark - Stratos Upright has the measurable edge on suction aw, dustbin l.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bissell - IconPet Edge wins
- ▲Weight — 4.10 kg less. 3.4 vs 7.5.
- ▲Cordless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 50 min vs 0 min.
Why Shark - Stratos Upright wins
- ▲Suction (AW) — 53.85% more. 200 vs 130.
- ▲Dustbin — 41.43% more. 0.99 L vs 0.7 L.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 130 | 200lead |
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.99 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Bissell - IconPet Edge | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Corded uprightlead |
| Cordless | truelead | false |
| Weight | 3.4 kglead | 7.5 kg |
| Battery | 50 minlead | 0 min |