The catch
Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away
Even with the HairPro label, some brush maintenance is still needed.
Side by side
Shark Stratos AZ3002 vs Navigator NV360: Stratos brings powered reach under low furniture and a rotating pet fabric tool
Quick verdict
AZ3002 is the pick for powered floorhead cleaning with the pod removed, and it comes with the HairPro Pet Power Brush. NV360 is the pick for a simpler standard Lift-Away setup, provided passive upholstery tools and a manual brush shutoff cover what you need.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Both say Lift-Away, but they differ under the bed
On the AZ3002 the motorized floorhead keeps working once the pod is removed, while the NV360 detaches its pod for hose and accessory cleaning. Choose the AZ3002 for broad carpeted patches under low furniture. Choose the NV360 if your low-access jobs are mainly edges and seams that a hand tool can reach, after you check the actual clearance.
Where this comes from
In this pair, only the AZ3002 keeps the floorhead powered when the pod is detached.
The catch
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
With standard Lift-Away, the floorhead does not stay powered.
Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away
- Why pick it
- Keep the floorhead motorized after the pod comes off
- Have the HairPro Pet Power Brush in the box
- The catch
- Even with the HairPro label, some brush maintenance is still needed.
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
- Why pick it
- Go with standard Lift-Away for hose work
- Pick a manual brush-off setting that is documented
- The catch
- With standard Lift-Away, the floorhead does not stay powered.
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What this page compares
Two different Lift-Away packages, compared on powered access under furniture, main-brush hair handling and the exact pet tools.
AZ3002 is the pick for powered floorhead cleaning with the pod removed, and it comes with the HairPro Pet Power Brush. NV360 is the pick for a simpler standard Lift-Away setup, provided passive upholstery tools and a manual brush shutoff cover what you need.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Cleaning wide stretches of carpet under a low sofa
With its pod removed, the AZ3002 still runs a powered floorhead.
- Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away
- Better fit
- Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
- Caution
Need the HairPro Pet Power Brush in the box
Only the checked AZ3002 package has that tool.
- Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away
- Better fit
- Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
- Not suitable
Straightforward hose cleaning using upholstery and crevice tools
This standard Lift-Away setup is what the NV360 provides.
- Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away
- Good
- Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
- Better fit
Want dirt disposed of automatically
You empty each dust cup by hand.
- Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away
- Not suitable
- Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Both say Lift-Away, but they differ under the bed
On the AZ3002 the motorized floorhead keeps working once the pod is removed, while the NV360 detaches its pod for hose and accessory cleaning. Choose the AZ3002 for broad carpeted patches under low furniture. Choose the NV360 if your low-access jobs are mainly edges and seams that a hand tool can reach, after you check the actual clearance.
How we worked this out
In this pair, only the AZ3002 keeps the floorhead powered when the pod is detached.
With long hair on the floor, inspect the main brush
The AZ3002 documents a self-cleaning HairPro main brush, whereas the NV360 documents a conventional brush with manual shutoff. If cutting down on hands-on hair removal from the floor brush is a priority, choose the AZ3002. Inspect the brush ends and bearings anyway, since a self-cleaning label does not mean zero tangles or better pickup of embedded fur in this comparison.
How we worked this out
The design difference can support a maintenance preference. How the two compare on pickup and tangle frequency remains unknown.
The upholstery tools alone can justify moving up
A HairPro self-cleaning Pet Power Brush comes in the AZ3002 box that was checked. The NV360 lists upholstery and crevice tools. If that dedicated pet-brush attachment belongs in your sofa or stair routine, choose the AZ3002. If the simpler tools of the NV360 suit the fabric and the job, choose it, without assuming equal hair-removal results.
How we worked this out
What is in each exact package varies regardless of the powered floorhead setup.
Option A
Shark, AZ3002
Stratos Powered Lift-Away
The two-roller HairPro floorhead and Powered Lift-Away get under furniture, and the included compact pet brush covers suitable dry fabric.
- Best for
- Keep the floorhead motorized after the pod comes off
Facts we checked
- Pod removed: Powered Lift-Away keeps the motorized floorhead working with the pod removed
- Floor brush: DuoClean HairPro dual rollers with a self-cleaning main brush
- Supplied upholstery tools: HairPro self-cleaning Pet Power Brush, upholstery and crevice tools
- Cord: 25 ft cord with manual hooks
Option B
Shark, NV360
Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
Dry floors and hose-tool jobs are covered by a detachable pod and a true brushroll-off setting. You empty the dust cup by hand.
- Best for
- Go with standard Lift-Away for hose work
Facts we checked
- Pod removed: Standard Lift-Away pod for hose and accessory cleaning
- Floor brush: Manual brushroll shutoff for bare floors
- Supplied upholstery tools: Upholstery and crevice tools
- Cord: 25 ft cord
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away | Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pod removed | Powered Lift-Away keeps the motorized floorhead working with the pod removed | Standard Lift-Away pod for hose and accessory cleaning | Powered Lift-Away is not the same configuration as standard Lift-Away. |
| Floor brush | DuoClean HairPro dual rollers with a self-cleaning main brush | Manual brushroll shutoff for bare floors | The HairPro main-brush design and manual shutoff are two different features. |
| Supplied upholstery tools | HairPro self-cleaning Pet Power Brush, upholstery and crevice tools | Upholstery and crevice tools | A dedicated Pet Power Brush comes with the AZ3002 but is missing from the NV360 box that was checked. |
| Cord | 25 ft cord with manual hooks | 25 ft cord | The nominal cord is 25 ft on both. |
| Dirt disposal | Bagless dust cup emptied by hand | Bagless 0.9 qt dust cup | Each dust cup is emptied by hand. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away
- You still empty the dust cup and store the cord by hand.
With Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
- The checked box is not shown to include a dedicated Pet Power Brush.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The powered floorhead is what you need for the hard-to-reach mess
Go with Shark Stratos Powered Lift-Away. Once the pod lifts away, the AZ3002 keeps that head running.
The simpler supplied tools are all my above-floor tasks require
Go with Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe. Hose cleaning is covered by the NV360 without the HairPro package.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick AZ3002 if you want powered floorhead cleaning with the pod removed along with its included HairPro Pet Power Brush. Pick NV360 if a simpler standard Lift-Away configuration works for you because passive upholstery tools and manual brush shutoff cover your needs.
Both say Lift-Away, but they differ under the bed
On the AZ3002 the motorized floorhead keeps working once the pod is removed, while the NV360 detaches its pod for hose and accessory cleaning. Choose the AZ3002 for broad carpeted patches under low furniture. Choose the NV360 if your low-access jobs are mainly edges and seams that a hand tool can reach, after you check the actual clearance.
With long hair on the floor, inspect the main brush
The AZ3002 documents a self-cleaning HairPro main brush, whereas the NV360 documents a conventional brush with manual shutoff. If cutting down on hands-on hair removal from the floor brush is a priority, choose the AZ3002. Inspect the brush ends and bearings anyway, since a self-cleaning label does not mean zero tangles or better pickup of embedded fur in this comparison.
The upholstery tools alone can justify moving up
A HairPro self-cleaning Pet Power Brush comes in the AZ3002 box that was checked. The NV360 lists upholstery and crevice tools. If that dedicated pet-brush attachment belongs in your sofa or stair routine, choose the AZ3002. If the simpler tools of the NV360 suit the fabric and the job, choose it, without assuming equal hair-removal results.
What this page can’t tell you
- No matched cleaning, noise or odor test was performed, and the recommendations rest on documented features and operating limits.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the upright vacuums we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
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