Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog vs Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H |
|---|---|---|
| Dustbin | 4.5 L | 0.7 L |
| Suction (AW) | 240 | 150 |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Cordless | false | true |
| Battery | 0 min | 60 min |
Between the Complete C3 Cat & Dog and Stratos Cordless IZ862H, the Complete C3 Cat & Dog comes out ahead in dustbin / suction (aw), while the Stratos Cordless IZ862H wins on weight / cordless. Overall, the Complete C3 Cat & Dog scores 67.7 and the Stratos Cordless IZ862H scores 72 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stratos Cordless IZ862H edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.7 vs 72), but the 4.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Complete C3 Cat & Dog if you care most about dustbin / suction (aw). The biggest gaps in its favor are dustbin, suction (aw). The single most decisive one: Dustbin — 542.86% more. 4.5 L vs 0.7 L.
Pick the Stratos Cordless IZ862H if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, cordless, battery. The single most decisive one: Weight — 5.70 kg less. 3.6 vs 9.3.
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: Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog or Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H?
Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H leads the current Mars Score by 4.3 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 Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog if…
Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog has the measurable edge on dustbin l, suction aw.
Choose Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H if…
Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H has the measurable edge on weight kg, is cordless, battery min.
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 Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog wins
- ▲Dustbin — 542.86% more. 4.5 L vs 0.7 L.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 60.00% more. 240 vs 150.
Why Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H wins
- ▲Weight — 5.70 kg less. 3.6 vs 9.3.
- ▲Cordless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 60 min vs 0 min.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 240lead | 150 |
| Dustbin | 4.5 Llead | 0.7 L |
| Filter | HEPA H13 | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H |
|---|---|---|
| Type | canisterlead | Cordless stick |
| Cordless | false | truelead |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 3.6 kglead |
| Battery | 0 min | 60 minlead |