Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog vs Shark - Stratos Upright
Between the Complete C3 Cat & Dog and Stratos Upright, the Complete C3 Cat & Dog comes out ahead in dustbin and suction (aw), while the Stratos Upright wins on weight. Overall, the Complete C3 Cat & Dog scores 86 and the Stratos Upright scores 76.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Complete C3 Cat & Dog is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.3 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 Complete C3 Cat & Dog if you care most about dustbin and suction (aw). The biggest gaps in its favor are dustbin, suction (aw).
Pick the Stratos Upright if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable battery, cordless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Complete C3 Cat & Dog is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog wins
- ▲Dustbin — 354.55% more. 4.5 L vs 0.99 L.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 20.00% more. 240 vs 200.
Why Shark - Stratos Upright wins
- ▲Weight — 1.80 kg less. 7.5 vs 9.3.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 240lead | 200 |
| Dustbin | 4.5 Llead | 0.99 L |
| Filter | HEPA H13 | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Type | canister | Corded uprightlead |
| Cordless | false | false |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 7.5 kglead |
| Battery | 0 min | 0 min |
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