Shark - Stratos Cordless 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 - Stratos Cordless IZ862H | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.99 L |
| Suction (AW) | 150 | 200 |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 7.5 kg |
| Cordless | true | false |
| Battery | 60 min | 0 min |
Between the Stratos Cordless IZ862H and Stratos Upright, the Stratos Cordless IZ862H comes out ahead in weight / cordless, while the Stratos Upright wins on dustbin / suction (aw). Overall, the Stratos Cordless IZ862H scores 72 and the Stratos Upright scores 67.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stratos Cordless IZ862H edges ahead on the Mars Score (72 vs 67.5), but the 4.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Stratos Cordless 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 — 3.90 kg less. 3.6 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: 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: Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H or Shark - Stratos Upright?
Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H leads the current Mars Score by 4.5 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 - Stratos Cordless IZ862H if…
Shark - Stratos Cordless 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 - Stratos Cordless IZ862H wins
- ▲Weight — 3.90 kg less. 3.6 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) — 33.33% more. 200 vs 150.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Suction (AW) | 150 | 200lead |
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | 0.99 Llead |
| Filter | HEPA | HEPA |
Design
| Spec | Shark - Stratos Cordless IZ862H | Shark - Stratos Upright |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless stick | Corded uprightlead |
| Cordless | truelead | false |
| Weight | 3.6 kglead | 7.5 kg |
| Battery | 60 minlead | 0 min |