Shark Ninja recently released new vacuum series – Stratos. According to Shark, the Stratos upright has the strongest suction and best hair pickup among all the Shark vacuum cleaners.
The difference between Shark AZ3000W and AZ3002 are as follows:
Accessory
The AZ3002 comes with more accessories.
The AZ3000W comes with:
(1)Crevice Tool,
(1)Upholstery Tool,
(1)Odor Cartridge
(1)Bonus: MultiFLEX Under-Appliance Wand.
The AZ3002 comes with everything the AZ3000W includes, and some extra tools:
(1)HairPro™ Self-Cleaning Pet Power Brush,
(1)Duster Crevice Tool,
(1)Multi-Angle Dust Brush,
(2)Odor Cartridge,
(1)Accessory Bag
(1)Bonus: Shark® Steam Mop
Price
On Shark official website, the AZ3002 is about $70 more expensive than the AZ3000W.
Color
The AZ3000W is burgundy whereas the AZ3002 is blue.
What’s something new in these Shark Stratos upright vacuum cleaners?
There is a so called “Odor Neutralizer Technology” added to these Stratos upright vacuums, this technology
“deodorizes while interacting with odors from inanimate sources.”
It utilizes an Odor Neutralizer Cartridge with a small Odor Dial. You insert cartridge into the dial, and then install the dial into the nozzle, that’s it.
You can rotate the odor dial to decrease or increase the odor neutralizer technology intensity.
They recommend to replace the Odor cartridges every
6 months for optimal odor neutralization performance.
Other features are not new things:
Self-Cleaning brushroll to reduce the hair wrap issues;
Two brushroll system with Powerfins to clean different types of floors;
Led Headlights on the nozzle for thorough cleaning;
Powered lift away allows you to lift away the pod and use motorized floor nozzle for versatile cleaning;
HEPA filter to help trap particles and emit clean air.
Carry 5-year limited warranty.
Vacuum | Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum Cleaner AZ3000W | Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum Cleaner AZ3002 |
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Model# | AZ3000W | AZ3002 |
Type | Upright | Upright |
Power Source | Corded | Corded |
Power Specs | 120V, 60Hz,1400W,11.8A | 120V, 60Hz,1400W,11.8A |
Cord Length | 30-foot | 30-foot |
Auto Cord Rewind | No | No |
Suction Control Slider | No | No |
Surface Setting | Hard Floor, Low Pile, Thick Carpet | Hard Floor, Low Pile, Thick Carpet |
Fingertip Power Control | Yes | Yes |
Powered Lift Away | Yes | Yes |
Swivel Steering | Yes | Yes |
Brushroll On/Off Control | No | No |
Self Cleaning Brushroll | Yes | Yes |
DuoClean | Yes | Yes |
Powerfins | Yes | Yes |
Led Headlights | on nozzle | on nozzle |
Cleaning Path Width | 10.63 inches | 10.63 inches |
Hose Length | 2.95 inches | 2.95 inches |
Odor Neutralizer Technology | Yes | Yes |
Anti-Allergen Complete Seal | Yes | Yes |
HEPA Filter | Yes | Yes |
Dust Collection Type | Bagless | Bagless |
Bin Capacity | 1.48 dry quarts | 1.48 dry quarts |
Attachments | (1)Crevice Tool, (1)Upholstery Tool, (1)Odor Cartridge (1)Bonus: MultiFLEX Under-Appliance Wand. | (1)Crevice Tool, (1)Upholstery Tool, (1)Odor Cartridge (1)Bonus: MultiFLEX Under-Appliance Wand. (1)HairPro™ Self-Cleaning Pet Power Brush, (1)Duster Crevice Tool, (1)Multi-Angle Dust Brush, (2)Odor Cartridge, (1)Accessory Bag (1)Bonus: Shark® Steam Mop |
Color | Bordeaux | Blue |
Dimensions(inch) | 11.02" L X 12.2" W X 46.46 | 11.02" L X 12.2" W X 46.46 |
Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
P.S.
When Shark launch new vacuum models, the packages usually come with various accessories and bonus tools. But when the vacuum cleaners became hot selling items, the numbers of included attachments usually would be cut.