Head-to-head · Best Upright Vacuum

Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 vs Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 2.9). Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002 is best for: Homes with a mix of hard floors and low-pile carpet, and allergy-conscious buyers who want sealed HEPA filtration. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #5 in Best Upright Vacuum

Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252

2.9

2 sources$139.99as of Oct 11

The Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 is an affordable upright that does better than expected on both carpet and hard floor tests, particularly with pet hair. TechGearLab praised its suction indicator and powered pet tool, and Vacuum Wars called it strong value for budget-conscious buyers. Reviewers flagged filtration problems, a brush that is hard to clean, and no suction control. It suits anyone who wants an economical vacuum that still delivers solid performance; allergy sufferers may want to consider alternatives.

Strengths

— Good pet hair collection
— Suction Power Indicator shows clogs visually
— Two-axis swivel head for better maneuverability

Watch-outs

— Brush roller hard to clean
— Poor filtration system that releases airborne particles

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Upright Vacuum

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

4.2

2 sources$529.99as of Oct 16

The Shark Stratos AZ3002 is a corded upright with a dual-roller DuoClean head, a HEPA seal and a Lift-Away pod for above-floor cleaning. TechGearLab named it Best Overall in its upright test with a score of 81, picking up 97% of test debris on low-pile carpet and hardwood. TechRadar, after a year of use, rated it 4 out of 5. Both note limits: average results on shag carpet and pet hair (TechGearLab), and no Auto mode plus a self-propelled head that can run away from you (TechRadar).

Strengths

— Picked up 97% of test debris on both low-pile carpet and hardwood, per TechGearLab
— Aced TechGearLab's filtration test with its HEPA filter
— Lift-Away pod and wand reach under furniture and into tight corners

Watch-outs

— Only average on thick shag carpet and pet hair (64% in TechGearLab's pet hair test)
— No Auto mode, and the self-propelled head can feel like it is running away, per TechRadar
— Heavy and bulky next to a stick vacuum, per TechRadar

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How they stack up

Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252

The Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252 costs less than the Dyson Ball Animal 3 and both Shark Navigator models on this page. Its washable foam filter releases airborne particles, where the Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV352 and the Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe NV360 include HEPA filters. Its 27 ft cord is slightly longer than the NV360's 25 feet, and it has no suction control.

Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002

At 16.6 lb it is a little lighter than the Dyson Ball Animal 3 (17.3 lb) but heavier than the Shark Navigator NV360 (12.5 lb). It costs considerably more than the Navigator NV360 and NV352 and the Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet 2252	Shark Stratos Upright AZ3002
Dust Capacity	1.0L	—
Cord Length	27 ft	30 ft
Weight	15 lb	16.6 lb
Filter Type	Washable foam disk filter	—
Cleaning Head	Swivel Head \| Height Adjustment Knob	—
Model	—	AZ3002
Type	—	Corded upright with Lift-Away
Filtration	—	HEPA
Dustbin Capacity	—	1.4 L
Noise	—	77 dBA (TechGearLab)
Brushroll	—	DuoClean dual rollers with PowerFins

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