Lets Review It 4 u
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
two-minute
review
Product
info
This
is
the
vacuum
reviewed
here:
UK:
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Anti
Hair
Wrap
Plus
Anti-Odour
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKTThis
is
the
equivalent
model
in
Australia:
AU:
Shark
Stratos
XL
Pet
Pro
Powered
Lift-Away
with
Odour
Neutraliser
Technology
AZ913In
the
UK,
there
is
another
model
–
the
AZ913UKT
–
that
looks
almost
identical,
but
is
significantly
more
expensive.
Read
our
Shark
Stratos
AZ913UKT
review.
The
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
(or
Shark
Stratos
XL
Pet
Pro
Powered
Lift-Away
with
Odour
Neutraliser
Technology
AZ913,
in
Australia)
is
part
of
the
Stratos
range
that
promises
the
brand’s
best
ever
hair
pick-up.
It’s
a
range
of
vacuums
made
for
homes
with
pets,
and
this
model
is
the
most
affordable
plug-in
upright
vacuum
in
the
range.
Not
only
does
this
vacuum
offer
excellent
hair
pick-up,
but
also
its
anti
hair
wrap
rollers
ensure
the
floorhead
doesn’t
get
clogged
with
hair.
What’s
more,
it
features
an
anti-odour
cartridge
that’s
supposed
to
eliminate
bad
smells
inside
the
vacuum.
On
test
it
proved
it
was
up
to
the
task
with
good
pick-up
on
all
floor
types.
There
are
three
settings
to
choose
from
and
each
one
worked
well
on
its
designated
floor
type.
And,
importantly,
when
I
used
it
in
a
house
full
of
dogs,
it
sucked
up
all
the
hair
and
none
of
it
clogged
the
rollers.
(Image
credit:
Future)
The
downsides
are
that
it’s
a
tad
bulky
and
heavy,
plus
its
eight
metre
power
cord
can,
at
times,
feel
a
bit
short.
That
said,
it’s
great
on
carpets
and
removes
pet
hair
with
ease.
So
if
you
have
pets
and
you’re
battling
the
fur,
this
could
be
the
best
vacuum
cleaner
for
you.
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
review:
specs
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Weight:
6.7kg
Dimensions
(H
x
W
x
D):
117
x
28
x
26cm
Bin
volume
1.3L
Wattage
750W
No.
of
speeds:
3
Hose
length:
1.5m
Cord
length:
8
metres
Tools
included:
Crevice
tool,
multi
surface
too,
turbo
pet
brush
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
review:
price
&
availability
List
price:
£299.99
/
AU$649.99
Availability:
UK,
Australia
The
Shark Stratos
Pet
Pro
Anti
Hair
Wrap
Plus
Anti-Odour
Upright
Vacuum,
to
give
it
its
full
name,
is
available
in
the
UK
for
£299.99.
It’s
the
cheapest
upright
vacuum
in
the
Shark
Stratos
range.
In
Australia,
it’s
called
the
Shark
Stratos
XL
Pet
Pro
Powered
Lift-Away
with
Odour
Neutraliser
Technology
AZ913,
and
it
has
a
list
price
of
AU$649.99.
The
Shark
Stratos
range
is
available
in
the
US,
starting
at
$399
for
the
Shark
Stratos
Upright
Vacuum,
its
cheapest
upright.
However,
since
the
US
version
is
almost
double
the
wattage
of
the
UK
version,
it
should
be
considered
a
very
different
model
to
that
reviewed
here.
It
offers
great
value
for
money
in
comparison
with
the
rest
of
the
Shark
Stratos
range,
but
also
the
wider
vacuum
cleaner
market.
It’s
worth
noting,
though,
that
the
most
affordable
Dyson
Ball
is
around
£20
cheaper.
The
replacement
odour
cartridges
cost
£14.99
for
a
pack
of
two
and
have
to
be
replaced
every
six
months,
so
there
is
an
ongoing
cost
to
keeping
the
anti-odour
technology
functioning.
There
are
other
optional
accessories
available,
such
as
a
car
detail
kit
for
cleaning
your
car
interior.
This
is
reasonably
priced,
at
£24.99.
Value
for
money
score:
5
out
of
5
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
review:
design
Flexible
configurations
allow
essential
reach
under
furniture
Dual
roller
floorhead
for
effective
pick-up
Three
floor
settings
to
choose
from
Initial
setup
for
the
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
isn’t
difficult;
in
fact
it’s
very
intuitive
and
I
barely
glanced
at
the
manual.
The
parts
all
click
securely
into
position
and
the
process
helps
you
to
understand
how
they
can
also
be
removed
for
the
different
configurations.
As
part
of
the
initial
setup,
there’s
an
odour
puck
to
install
in
the
floorhead.
It’s
easy
enough
to
get
into
position
and
offers
adjustable
odour
levels.
The
anti-odour
system
is
designed
to
stop
bad
smells
building
up
inside
the
vacuum,
which
can
be
a
particular
problem
in
homes
with
pets.
(Image
credit:
Future)
Shark
claims
the
Stratos
range
provides
the
best
pet
hair
pick-up
the
brand
has
to
offer.
Additionally,
the
anti
hair-wrap
design
of
the
brush-rolls
should
stop
all
that
hair
getting
clogged
in
the
floorhead.
In
comparison
to
a
lot
of
the
cordless
stick
vacuums
that
we’re
used
to
seeing,
this
vacuum
is
bulky
and
heavy.
The
dimensions
are
117
x
28
x
26cm
/
46
x
11
x
10
inches
(H
x
W
x
D)
and
it
weighs
in
at
6.7kg
/
14.8lbs.
This
isn’t
the
most
beautiful
or
streamlined
vacuum,
and
it’s
certainly
not
going
to
win
any
prizes
in
the
looks
department.
But
it’s
important
to
remember
that
when
it
comes
to
vacuums,
functionality
and
performance
are
far
more
important.
(Image
credit:
Future)
This
vacuum
includes
several
notable
design
features.
Firstly,
the
floorhead
houses
dual
motorised
brush-rolls,
which
work
in
tandem
to
help
it
to
efficiently
clean
all
floor
types.
The
high
efficiency
filters
are
designed
to
seal
in
99.9%
of
dust
and
allergens.
They’re
all
easily
accessible
and
they’re
washable.
They
only
need
replacing
every
2.5
–
3
years
so
the
ongoing
maintenance
costs
are
very
minimal.
The
dust
cup
has
a
max
fill
line
and
the
see-through
plastic
makes
it
easy
to
check
whether
it
needs
emptying.
Debris
is
released
from
the
base
at
the
press
of
a
button,
so
it
simply
has
to
be
held
above
a
bin
before
the
button
is
pressed.
It
comes
with
a
crevice
tool
for
getting
into
tight
spaces.
There’s
what
Shark
describes
as
a
multi-surface
tool,
which
is
an
upholstery
tool
with
a
removable
brush
so
it
can
also
be
used
for
dusting.
Finally,
the
turbo
pet
brush
is
a
small
turbo
brush
for
deeper
cleaning
of
upholstery
or
pet
beds.
I
would
prefer
that
the
small
tools
clicked
into
the
handle,
rather
than
simply
pushing
into
place.
And
it
is
mildly
annoying
that
there’s
only
space
to
store
two
at
a
time
on
the
slots
at
the
back
of
the
vacuum.
Inevitably
I’ll
need
the
one
I
chose
to
leave
behind.
(Image
credit:
Future)
While
I
would
suggest
that
the
powered
lift-away
feature
is
unhelpfully
named,
it
is
an
incredibly
useful
design
feature.
At
the
press
of
a
button,
it
allows
you
to
detach
the
main
pod
of
the
vacuum
from
the
wand,
handle,
and
floorhead.
In
practice
this
means
the
bulk
of
the
vacuum
is
removed
and
therefore
the
slim
wand
and
floorhead
can
easily
slide
under
low
furniture.
You
can
also
remove
the
floorhead
in
this
mode
and
attach
one
of
the
smaller
tools
to
reach
overhead
or
into
hard-to-reach
spots.
(Image
credit:
Future)
Commonly,
vacuums
come
with
adjustable
suction
levels,
but
this
model
doesn’t.
On
the
handle,
below
the
main
on/off
button,
you’ll
find
a
slider
control
that
allows
you
to
select
one
of
three
floor
types.
These
are;
thick
carpet
and
area
rug,
carpet
and
low
pile,
or
hard
floor.
Another
feature
that’s
common
on
vacuums
these
days
is
headlights
on
the
front
of
the
floorhead.
However,
on
this
vacuum
the
headlights
double
as
indicator
lights
to
alert
you
about
problems
such
as
a
blockage
in
the
pipes.
When
they
flash
or
turn
red,
you
can
consult
the
manual
to
troubleshoot
the
issue.
Design
score:
4.5
out
of
5
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
review:
performance
Excellent
pet
hair
pick-up
Easy
reach
under
furniture
Not
too
noisy
For
hard
floor
cleaning
on
the
hard
floor
setting
the
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
was,
as
I
expected,
very
efficient.
And
when
I
purposely
sprinkled
oats
and
flour
right
at
the
edge
of
the
room,
next
to
baseboards/
skirting
boards,
it
efficiently
sucked
everything
up
on
the
first
pass.
This
worth
noting.
as
it’s
something
not
all
vacuums
manage
well.
On
my
long
pile
area
rug
I
used
the
thick
carpet/
area
rug
setting
and
it
worked
a
treat.
Despite
the
rug
having
been
vacuumed
only
three
days
previous
by
one
of
the
best
robot
vacuums,
the
Shark
lifted
an
embarrassing
amount
of
both
fine
dust
and
thicker
fluff
from
it.
Once
vacuumed
the
rug
looked
refreshed
and
the
pile
was
lifted.
(Image
credit:
Future)
Shorter
pile
carpets
were
cleaned
thoroughly
and
effectively.
I
could
see
from
the
dust
cup
that
deeper
fine
dust
was
removed
from
the
carpet,
in
addition
to
the
more
visible
debris
that
sat
on
top.
The
powered
lift-away
feature
is
not
only
useful
but
it’s
actually
quite
necessary.
The
design
and
shape
of
the
vacuum
means
that
when
fully
assembled
the
bulk
of
the
dust
canister
stops
it
from
being
able
to
reach
under
furniture
such
as
my
sofa
or
bed.
(Image
credit:
Future)
In
the
powered
lift-away
mode,
the
Shark
reaches
under
furniture
with
ease.
The
hose
is
very
springy,
though,
so
I
noticed
I
had
to
keep
the
main
vacuum
pod
quite
close
to
the
wand.
However,
if
you’re
carrying
the
pod
in
one
hand
and
vacuuming
with
the
other,
it
works
brilliantly.
I
also
found
that
the
powered
lift-away
mode
was
the
most
convenient
way
to
vacuum
stairs.
It’s
easiest
if
you
remove
the
wand
from
the
equation
and
attach
the
handle
directly
to
the
floorhead.
Since
I
don’t
have
pets,
I
took
the
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
to
a
home
with
six
dogs.
The
owner
already
uses
a
Shark
upright;
the
Shark
Anti
Hair
Wrap
Upright
Vacuum
Cleaner
with
Powered
Lift-Away
NZ850UK.
She
noted
a
particular
short
pile
carpet
that
the
dog
fur
seems
to
stick
to
like
Velcro
and
that
her
current
Shark
struggles
to
remove.
When
I
went
over
the
problem
carpet
with
this
model,
it
removed
all
the
dog
fur
in
one
quick
and
easy
sweep.
I
also
used
the
small
pet
tool
on
a
problematic
kitchen
mat
and
again,
it
removed
all
the
fur
and
dirt.
She
was
mightily
impressed
and
could
immediately
tell
that
this
model
was
more
effective
at
removing
pet
fur
than
her
current
Shark.
(Image
credit:
Future)
I’m
quite
sensitive
to
artificial
air
fresheners
and
the
like,
so
I
switched
the
anti-odour
cartridge
to
the
lowest
level.
And
after
vacuuming
rooms
it
left
them
with
a
pleasant,
but
not
overpowering,
fresh
and
clean
scent.
When
vacuuming
at
the
house
with
several
dogs,
I
turned
it
up
to
maximum
to
combat
the
pet
odours
and
it
definitely
proved
its
worth
here.
None
of
the
pet
odours
lingered
inside
the
dust
cup
after
emptying,
which
was
a
relief
when
I
brought
it
back
to
my
own
home.
As
a
point
of
comparison,
on
the
same
day,
I
took
along
a
second
vacuum
to
test
its
pet
hair
suction.
That
model
did
not
have
an
anti-odour
cartridge
and
every
time
I
used
it
during
the
following
week,
I
could
smell
stale
pet
hair
smells,
which
confirmed
to
me
that
the
anti-odour
cartridge
in
this
Shark
Stratos
was
definitely
having
a
positive
impact.
(Image
credit:
Future)
Shark
claims
that
its
anti
hair
wrap
technology
means
you
won’t
get
any
hair
wrapped
around
the
brush-roll.
I
have
long
hair
and
usually
some
of
that
ends
up
tangled
around
the
brush
roller
of
any
vacuum
I
own.
However,
despite
regular
checks,
not
one
of
my
hairs
tangled
around
the
brushes.
I
was
expecting
it
to
get
clogged
when
vacuuming
up
pet
hair.
But
yet
again,
it
lived
up
to
its
claims
and
the
brush-roll
stayed
fur-free.
That
said,
I
noticed
that
the
dust
cup
filled
up
very
quickly
in
this
house,
much
quicker
than
in
my
own.
So
if
you’re
battling
a
lot
of
pet
hair,
this
could
quickly
become
a
frustration.
I
have
no
complaints
with
regard
to
the
comfort
of
the
handle
and
certainly
didn’t
experience
any
discomfort
in
use.
However,
the
general
weight
and
bulk
of
the
vacuum
does
mean
it’s
a
bit
of
an
arm
workout,
particularly
if
you
vacuum
several
rooms
in
one
go.
(Image
credit:
Future)
Similarly,
vacuuming
overhead
in
powered
lift-away
mode,
for
example
sucking
up
cobwebs
from
the
ceiling,
can
also
lead
to
arm
ache
pretty
quickly.
In
general
though,
most
people
don’t
do
these
kinds
of
tasks
for
more
than
a
few
minutes
at
a
time,
so
it’s
not
too
much
of
an
issue.
The
overall
bulk
of
the
vacuum
sitting
just
above
the
floorhead
is
a
design
that
affects
the
manoeuvrability
at
times.
It
doesn’t
always
manoeuvre
swiftly
and
smoothly
around
tight
corners
or
furniture
legs,
and
I
definitely
found
that
I
bumped
into
things
a
bit
more
than
I
would
with
other,
slimmer
vacuums,
though
I’m
sure
you’ll
get
used
to
it
over
time.
Regardless
of
the
floor
type
and
setting,
the
noise
level
was
pretty
constant
at
around
76dB.
For
a
vacuum
that’s
not
too
bad
at
all
and
it
didn’t
feel
loud
in
use.
Emptying
is
easy.
The
dust
cup
lifts
away
from
the
vacuum
and
then
at
the
press
of
a
button,
it
releases
the
dirt
via
a
flap
at
the
base.
The
filters
are
easily
accessible
and
washable.
Performance
score:
5
out
of
5
Should
you
buy
the
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT?
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Attribute
Notes
Score
Value
for
money
Fairly
priced
with
a
good
build
quality
and
useful
features.
Very
affordable
when
compared
to
the
vacuum
market
as
a
whole.
5/5
Design
Lots
of
thoughtful
design
features
that
you
won’t
get
from
other
vacuum
brands.
However
it
is
bulky
and
weighty.
4.5/5
Performance
Excellent
performance
on
all
surfaces.
Picks
up
pet
hair
and
dust
with
ease.
5/5
Buy
it
if…
Don’t
buy
it
if…
How
I
tested
the
Shark
Stratos
Pet
Pro
Upright
Vacuum
NZ860UKT
It’s
no
exaggeration
to
say
that
I’ve
tested
and
reviewed
hundreds
of
vacuums
in
my
career
and
it
doesn’t
take
me
long
to
spot
the
good
and
the
bad
points
of
a
vacuum.
I
used
this
vacuum
in
my
own
home
to
vacuum
wood
floor,
tiled
floor,
carpets
and
area
rugs.
I
also
used
the
smaller
tools
to
vacuum
upholstery,
shelving
and
reach
cobwebs
from
the
ceiling.
I
also
set
up
tests
to
assess
its
ability
to
collect
dust
from
the
edges
of
a
room.
However,
I
don’t
have
pets
and
since
it
claims
to
be
adept
at
collecting
pet
hair,
I
took
it
to
a
house
with
six
dogs
for
a
real
test
of
its
pet
hair
pick-up.
All
the
time
I
was
using
it,
I
made
note
of
the
comfort,
manoeuvrability,
and
any
issues
I
encountered.
I
checked
how
easy
the
filters
are
to
access
and
clean,
as
well
as
any
other
general
maintenance.
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