Stratos Cordless Vacuum, Clean Sense IQ & Odor Neutralize, IZ862H

This vac is pretty awesome. It is lighter than I expected. Some said that it was heavy at the top, which is because the battery is mounted there. Instead of trying to hold it up, I let it rest on my hand and move it around. The vac does a great job on hard floors, as it has two types of rollers - one is with the "blades" and the other is a microfiber material, which means it not only picks up debris, it also sweeps and cleans the dust that has settled on the floor. It also will pick up when moving forward and reverse. Some cordless vacs only pick up when moving forward. It passes the Cheerios test, and picks up crunchy cat food on the floor with ease. This vac has 3 settings - high and low, and then the Clean Sense, which allows the vac to determine which speed and power is needed. On hard floors, I let the Clean Sense do its job and by doing so, the battery lasts longer. I also will start with the auto feature in the rooms with carpet, but sometimes I will notch it up to "high" to get a little deeper into the carpet. Initially, I was concerned that the battery would not last throughout the house, but it does for the most part. Once I have run through the house, I dump the collection bin, fold up the vac for storage and then I plug in the battery charger to top it back off. I never put it up without charging it fully again. After it fully recharges, I unplug the charger from the vac. The folding feature of the vac is a great way to store the vac, though I worry about the plastic tubing being bent up 180 degrees. Based on some reviews about the folding feature breaking something in that area, I am very careful when folding it up. It also is still confusing which button I press to fold up versus opening the bin to dump out the contents. So far, I have not accidentally dumped the container by pushing the wrong button. I'm still learning a month into it. I like the odor neutralizer, as it leaves behind a pleasant smell. I am very sensitive to fragrances and the little cartridge that comes with the vac smells really good. My house has a fresh smell after vacuuming. You can dial in the amount of fragrance to be released, and I have it on low. It will also last longer the lower the setting used. I also note that there are replacement cartridges from other sellers for this vac, so I will not worry about using this one up without replacing it. This does not replace my Rainbow vacuum, but it sure is a heck of an easier way to keep the floors tidy. I also have the robot vac by the same manufacturer and sadly it is not getting used as much now that I have this cordless stick. With this stick, I can spontaneously decide to clean up the floors, but the robot requires me to go all around the house picking up everything small enough to get the robot stuck. I also have a handheld cordless vac by another company and I occasionally use it instead of the hand vac on this vac. This vac comes with two attachments - one for dusting and one is a crevice tool. I so far I have not utilized either one, but the dusting tool has microfiber all around it, so I am excited to try dusting next. So, overall I am pleased with this purchase. I will need to use this over time to report back on the durability and quality of the build to fully conclude the value. If this vac dies on me, you can be sure I will immediately revise my rating, since this was a luxury purchase for me and I expect it to hold up. But, for now this is a welcome addition to my home.

I'm a net promoter. If I love something I will rave about it, if I hate something I'll rant about it. This is my 3rd stick vacuum in 5 years. My first was a Dyson. I didn't have much to compare it to at the time, but the charge only lasted 5-8 minutes and after a few years, it was pretty much worthless. By this time I was living in a small 1 bedroom apartment and saving for a new house so I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on a stick vac so I ordered something generic from Amazon with decent reviews. That one got the job done for what I needed it for. Fast forward, I'm now in my dream house and I wanted to use a little bit of my Christmas bonus this year for a really nice vacuum (adulting!). I read reviews for weeks, researched on multiple websites, I asked everyone or their opinions and personal experiences, I watched tons of videos, etc. I finally decided I wanted to take a chance on this vac. Holy moly, I am so glad I did. This vac blows my first 2 out of the water. I've only had the vac for a month but here is what I love so far: 1) The suction is automatic, so when I'm rolling over rugs, it sucks harder than when I'm on the hardwoods. 2) It includes an air scent as well, which is of course always nice. 3) The charge time is much longer than any other vac I've owned, but honestly it does not last 60 minutes. Probably more like 30-40. The display also shows how much power is left so I'm not guessing how much longer I have before the charge dies. 4) It picks up so much dust and dirt that I was kind of shocked (shows how bad my previous vac was by not picking this stuff up). 5) The flex feature is amazing fur getting under certain spots. For a stick vac, this baby is amazing. So happy with my purchase!

We bought this vacuum in November of 2025. It is now July of 2026 and the vacuum we paid $499.99 for is dead. Do not revive, no pulse, dead. It has been flashing an error code that the Google says means a sensor needs to be cleaned. First problem, good luck finding ALL of the sensors that are packed into this thing. Then finding and cleaning the filters. We took it apart multiple times, cleaned everything that could be cleaned, and the vacuum flat out died less than a week later. It has been used primarily on hardwood floors, with the occasional rug, in a 2000 square foot house. It MIGHT vacuum half of the house before the battery dies, then I could pick up where I left off the following morning. Battery life was not great, and after the first 6 months the battery charge would not go over 90%, no matter how long it was plugged in for. Would not recommend and will not be buying the same vacuum as a replacement. Shark is. no help as it is "outside of the return window."

First, my thoughts on the "Multiflex" feature: Pros: - It is easy enough to control with the hinge unlocked and can get under furniture that most vacuums cant without needing to bend over. This works very well. - It folds to be quite small and can be stowed easily. Cons: - It cannot stand upright on its own unless it is folded. This can be a minor nuisance if you want to pause mid-clean. In summary: It's not a gimmick. I find myself using this feature regularly and it works as advertised. Next, the battery: Pros: - Nothing in particular Cons: - Battery life leaves something to be desired, but it does vary on usage type. - Spare batteries are not readily available, and are very expensive. - No charging dock, just a lame wall wart. - Recharge time is 3 hours. In summary: With 60 minutes of runtime (at best, often less), 3 hours of charge time, and no convenient or affordable way to keep a fresh battery or two to swap to, this is a big downside that makes this vacuum poorly suited for whole house cleaning. Now for the "Clean Sense IQ": Pros: - Seems to do a good job of detecting and adjusting the power level - Display is useful for telling how much dirt remains embedded in rugs. Cons: - Only two modes of manual control, Eco of Full Power, but I haven't found myself needing to use the manual modes much. In summary: Not a gimmick either. More manual control wouldn't hurt, but it gets the job done. The "Duo Clean" rollers: Pros: - Seamlessly switching between hard floor and carpet/rug cleaning with no adjustments or parts swapping. - Does a good job of avoiding tangles, although I don't need to deal with very long hair. I mainly need to deal with endless pet hair and dirt/dust from a large dog. It handles both easily. - Slightly buffs hard floors. It won't replace mopping, but maybe you'll get away with doing it a little less often? Cons: - None so far In summary: Not a gimmick. Not much more to say. The Odor Neutralizer: Pros: - None Cons: - Another unnecessary consumable item In summary: A gimmick. Does it work... Maybe? But what problem is this actually solving? This is a lazy attempt to get people to buy $15 cartridge refills for a pointless feature. That said, you can safely ignore it I guess. Noise and Suction: Pros: - Suction is very strong. - Eco is pretty quiet. Cons: - Full power is pretty loud. In summary: Were it not for the short battery life, this vacuum could be strong enough to replace most upright wired vacuums. The dustbin: Pros: - Seals properly and holds the dust. What more can we expect? - Empties easily (also a con though, see below). Cons: - Projectile launches dust and debris, which can leave a cloud of dust. Only open it directly into your trash can, and perhaps consider doing so outside. - Very small, but that is perhaps to be expected of this type of vacuum. In summary: Not the strongest feature of the unit, but its par for the course. Attachments: Haven't used them yet, but the under appliance wand and dust brush seem nifty. Otherwise it looks standard fare. Does not include any way to store and organize these accessories though. Other thoughts: My unit had minor cosmetic flaws like some chipped/rubbed off paint. The unit softly locks in the upright position, which disables the rollers. This happens often when using the unit, and you need to pop it back into the unlocked position to continue cleaning. This is meant for when the unit is folded and stored to keep it from falling over, but it interferes with use and is a minor nuisance. TLDR: It is not perfect, but seems very good where it counts based on initial experiences. The biggest flaw is the battery life, but for smaller tasks it is a powerhouse. With a bit more polish and refinement this could be a perfect product, but it is still a solid option for it's category.

Lightweight, easy to maneuver and no cords to get tangled in. Has great suction and I love the fact that hair does not get tangles around the brushes! I have three cats so I use it everyday.

After blowing through a Dyson shirt just a few years I switched to try a Shark vacuum. I purchased a Shark Rotator that lasted 10 years before the bottom cracked (my fault) dragging it down the stairs. I took the opportunity to upgrade to this lighter more compact model. I was hesitant if this tiny vacuum could do the same job as my bulky, beast that lasted ten years and 3 dogs. However, I’ve been blown away by the suction power and maneuverability of this little guy. The best part is that your can easily reach under hard to reach places like under beds, dressers, and tables. I took three passes after my old vacuum using this new one and emptied 3 canisters. The first was mostly dog hair but then I was amazed that the second and third pass was mostly dander and dust that my previous shark did not pickup. The battery life and the canister capacity are cons for me, but I’ve committed to vacuum everyday for just a few minutes and it seems to be working out well.

At first, I liked it, except that the buttons were so hard to see that I added labels for “This empties container, this will let you fold the vacuum, this lets you remove the handheld portion, etc.” In a short time, within a few months, the charge was no longer long enough to do a quick vacuum of path areas in each room, but I still liked the overall ease of use. I could deal with doing just 1 or 2 rooms. It was lightweight, cordless, and ok. Due to recent mobility issues, I have not been vacuuming regularly, but last night plugged it in to get a full charge. It only charged to 80% overnight. Turned it on, suction seemed low. I pressed the button to turn on the beater bar, and it almost instantly it shut itself off. Nothing wrapped around the bar It is now e-waste. I’ll be looking for a new vacuum, and may just go "old school" corded, though definitely not a Shark.

I've waited several months to really form my opinion about this vacuum because I genuinely wanted to like it. I previously had a cordless Dyson that was pretty old and the battery life on it just couldn't last anymore than 30m on the lowest suction setting. With new Dysons being $700+ at the cheapest that was a hard pass. I thought this one would be a fantastic alternative.... WELL I was wrong. As a mom of littles the vacuum gets A LOT of use. I find the thing so annoying.. like who designed this?! The folding feature to prevent you from putting holes in the wall has just become another barrier to vacuuming.. I bend down and have to unfold the vacuum before use every time. The suction? Meh. It's great if you have a light load for it to vacuum up but with the amount of crumbs, dirt, leaves, etc. that are coming into the house the auto-adjust suction sucks. If you have to put it up to high suction the battery drains QUICKLY. Oh and charging the dang thing? You're options are to either store it near a wall outlet so it can stay plugged in when not in use or somehow remember to pull the battery out after each use and plug it in on the kitchen counter to charge. And the attachments? Yeah stored in a separate place because there's no central storage area near the vacuum so I have to go find the attachments in a separate cabinet and go through the clunkiness of changing them. Overall, it's a fine vacuum and it gets the job done but if you're a busy mom or just a frequent vacuumer in general the extra time spent with all these awkward, non-ergonomic "features" all in the name of being proud not to put a hole in the wall are just annoying. Oh and the scented air-freshner added to the vacuum is gross. We rarely use scented products (kids eczema) and out the gate that thing is super strong smelling. One month into using it and it just smells like you're intentionally trying to cover a bad smell. The vacuum doesn't work if remove it so that's fun. I find myself reaching for my giant chunky corded old school vacuum far more frequently because it's no slower than this cordless vacuum and at least I'm not on a time crunch for the battery dying. Really wishing I had just spent the mortgage on a Dyson instead of wasting the money on this thing.

Works like they say

Heavier than Dyson Stick. Need repetitive passes to pick up crumbs from kitchen floor. When debris detected, the motor kicks into high gear. Dust container easy to open and clean out. Very solid appliance.