Shark Classic Anti Hair Wrap Upright Pet Vacuum - Navy & Orange vs Stratos Pet Pro Cordless Vacuum Cleaner — Comparison

The Shark NZ801UKT is a corded upright pet vacuum at £299, and the Shark Stratos Pet Pro IZ420UKT is a cordless stick vacuum at the same price. The upright weighs 9.9kg, has an 8m mains lead, a 750W motor and a bagless 0.83-litre dust container. The stick weighs 4.1kg, is rated at 142 air watts and runs for up to 120 minutes.

The difference in daily use is the format. The upright is for corded hoovering over larger carpeted floors, with a duster, crevice, upholstery and pet tool, and an allergy filtration seal. The stick is for quick cleans and stairs, splitting into a handheld and using Sense IQ to adjust suction automatically. It does not list allergy filtration, and its dust container holds 0.7 litres.

Buyers of the upright praise its suction on carpets and hard floors and say it handles pet hair well, though some find it heavy and the attachments do not click into place. Stick owners praise its light weight, good battery life and strong suction, and say the boost mode picks up fur well. Some say the main floor head can block with fur, and that the battery drains quickly in high modes, so a spare battery is worth considering.

Bottom line: choose the Shark NZ801UKT if you want corded power, an 8m lead and an upright for carpets at £299, choose the Shark Stratos Pet Pro IZ420UKT if you want a light cordless vacuum for stairs and quick cleans at the same price.