Reviewers found suction and debris pickup strong for a lightweight cordless, especially on surface debris and hard floors, though not as powerful as larger Dyson models.
Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow
Cons: Bin and Bag, Maintenance requirements
Across all reviews, suction and airflow are a key strength, though Vacuum Wars separately noted below-average suction despite above-average airflow.
Pros: Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup, Odor control
Cons: Bin and Bag, Cordless convenience
Suction is generally strong for a small cordless vacuum, especially against budget/lightweight competitors.
Pros: Weight, Overall opinion
Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake
Reviewers repeatedly found the Stratos powerful, with strong suction and airflow for everyday debris, though one lab-style review said competitors at the price can be stronger.
Pros: Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance, Price and Value
Cons: Odor control, Weight
Suction was praised as powerful for a stick-style wet/dry vacuum and effective on everyday household messes.
Pros: Overall opinion, Mopping performance
Cons: Controls and UI, Emptying and Mess Control
Suction and wet pickup were often praised, especially on corded CrossWave and HydroSteam models, though some comparison evidence said competitors or the HF3 felt stronger in certain situations.
Pros: Overall opinion, Water tank
Cons: Maintenance requirements, Solution / Liquid system
Suction and airflow were judged as good for a budget cordless vacuum by some reviewers, but weaker than premium models and sometimes lacking for deep carpet cleaning.
Pros: Overall opinion, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup
Cons: Runtime, Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance