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RRP £429.99| Weight 6.5kg| Floor types Carpet and hard floor | Guarantee 5 years
How we tested Shark vacuums
We put the most popular Shark models through their paces on both carpets and hard floors, looking at how effectively they picked up fine dirt as well as larger debris. We awarded each model up to 20 points for the following criteria:
Ease of use: (6 points) Is it comfortable to use | Is it light or heavy | Is it nimble and easy to manoeuvre | If there’s a cable, is it easy to pull out and retract | Is it easy to remove hair from the brush | Is it noisy
Features: (6 points) What attachments are included | What features does it offer | What’s the dust capacity | How long is the cord (if it has one)
Cleaning results: (6 points) Does it vacuum well | Is the suction good on both carpets and hard floors | If cordless, does it have a good run time
Value for money: (2 points) Is the quality good | Is it worth the money | Does it come with a warranty
Testing the Shark Stratos Pet Pro Anti Hair Wrap plus Anti-Odour upright vacuum NZ860UKT
Ease of use:
If you prefer an upright vacuum, then this model could be for you. It is a little heavy, however, at 6.5kg, and could prove cumbersome to move around for those with limited strength or mobility. All of the parts slot together easily so you can get started in a flash, and the dust container is straightforward to empty.
4 points
Features:
With an eight metre cord and 1.5 metre hose, it gives a great combined reach, so you won’t need to change sockets too often. One of our favourite features is that the main unit detaches, transforming it into a more portable vacuum for cleaning in tighter spaces. The attachments included are really handy too, with a crevice tool, multi surface tool and pet tool featuring Shark’s clever Anti Hair Wrap. It also boasts anti-odour tech, so it’s great for homes with pets.
5 points
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Cleaning results:
The powerful 800W motor did cope with different floor surfaces, but we felt that its best performance was on carpets, lifting dirt that we didn’t even know was there!
4 points
Value for money:
With a warranty of up to five years when registered, and great quality that should stand the test of time, this vacuum is worth investing in, especially if your home has mainly carpets rather than hard floors.
2 points
Final score:
Taking into account all of the criteria described above, we give the Shark Stratos Pet Pro Anti Hair Wrap plus Anti-Odour upright vacuum NZ860UKT a total score of 15/20. This equates to 3.75/5 stars.
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Also consider…
Vax Air Lift 2 Pet Plus | Score: 17/20
- RRP £219.99
- Weight 6.5kg
- Capacity 1.5L
- Floor types Carpet and hard floor
- Voltage 230
- Guarantee 2 years
Despite its weight of 6.5kg, this upright vacuum excels in manoeuvring on heavy pile carpets. Its lift-out design seamlessly converts it into a handheld vacuum, highlighting VersaClean technology for effortless shifts between floor surfaces.
With a price under £200 and antimicrobial protection, this corded upright delivers exceptional value, providing robust suction, adaptable attachments, and a two-year guarantee.
Pros: Great value, lift-out design converts into handheld vacuum, moves seamlessly between hard floors and carpets, especially effective on stubborn pet hair
Cons: Heavy, could be quieter
Read our full review of the Vax Air Lift 2 Pet Plus.
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