Between the IconPet Edge and Stratos Upright, the IconPet Edge comes out ahead in weight and cordless, while the Stratos Upright wins on suction (aw) and dustbin. Overall, the IconPet Edge scores 59.5 and the Stratos Upright scores 76.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stratos Upright is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
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.
Pick the Stratos Upright if you care most about suction (aw) and dustbin. Its strongest claims are suction (aw), dustbin.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Stratos Upright is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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 |
Spec-level deep dives
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