Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H vs Shark - Stratos Upright
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.99 L |
| Suction (AW) | 175 | 200 |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Cordless | true | false |
| Battery | 60 min | 0 min |
Between the Cordless Pro IZ862H and Stratos Upright, the Cordless Pro IZ862H comes out ahead in weight / cordless, while the Stratos Upright wins on dustbin / suction (aw). Overall, the Cordless Pro IZ862H scores 75.6 and the Stratos Upright scores 67.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Cordless Pro IZ862H is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.1 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 Cordless Pro IZ862H 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 — 4.00 kg less. 3.5 vs 7.5.
Pick the Stratos Upright if you care most about dustbin / suction (aw). Its strongest claims are dustbin, suction (aw). The single most decisive one: Dustbin — 41.43% more. 0.99 L vs 0.7 L.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Cordless Pro IZ862H is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H or Shark - Stratos Upright?
Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H leads the current Mars Score by 8.1 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 Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H if…
Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H has the measurable edge on weight kg, is cordless, battery min.
Choose Shark - Stratos Upright if…
Shark - Stratos Upright has the measurable edge on dustbin l, suction aw.
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 Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H wins
- ▲Weight — 4.00 kg less. 3.5 vs 7.5.
- ▲Cordless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 60 min vs 0 min.
Why Shark - Stratos Upright wins
- ▲Dustbin — 41.43% more. 0.99 L vs 0.7 L.
- ▲Suction (AW) — 14.29% more. 200 vs 175.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 175 | 200lead |
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.99 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Shark - Cordless Pro IZ862H | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Corded uprightlead |
| Cordless | truelead | false |
| Weight | 3.5 kglead | 7.5 kg |
| Battery | 60 minlead | 0 min |