Shark Stratos vs Levoit LVAC-300
Based on tests by TechRadar (Sep 2025) and Homes & Gardens (Feb 2026). How we score
Save $210Depends. The Levoit LVAC-300 for most people.
Buy the Shark Stratos if you have lots of carpet or pet hair.
Average of 2 testers: TechRadar 8 · Homes & Gardens 9
From 1 tester: TechRadar
Amazon prices as of Sep 30, 2:51 AM EDT (details)
What the testers found
TechRadar rated it 3.5 out of 5 for its "strong performance on hard floors, nippy maneuvering and excellent edge cleaning," but it "Struggles on thick carpets" and TechRadar found hair tangling around the roller. Homes & Gardens gave it 4 stars ("I wasn't expecting it to clean this well at such a low price point") and listed "No hair wrap" as a pro, so the testers disagree on tangling. Homes & Gardens' Stratos reviewer found its motorized pet tool works much like the Stratos's. It's more than 2 lb lighter than the Stratos, but has no dirt sensing and no bending wand.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Shark Stratos | Levoit LVAC-300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $189.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Cordless stick; converts to handheld; wand bends to reach under furniture | Cordless stick; stands on its own (TechRadar) |
| Floorhead | DuoClean PowerFins, two brushrolls, self-cleaning; LED headlights | — |
| Auto mode | Clean Sense IQ raises suction when it senses dirt (manufacturer) | — |
| Runtime | Up to 60 min in Eco (manufacturer) | 40 min in Eco with the floorhead (TechRadar measured 41), 16 min in Turbo (TechRadar) |
| Weight | 8.9 lb (TechRadar) | 6.61 lb (Homes & Gardens) |
| Suction modes | — | Manual only; no auto mode, no dirt sensing |
| Filtration | — | HEPA (manufacturer) |
Sources: TechRadar: Levoit LVAC-300 review (Sept. 23, 2025), Homes & Gardens: Levoit LVAC-300 cordless vacuum review (May 27, 2025)
