Mighty Mite was my first vacuum cleaner and has always been my main vacuum cleaner. I had one that failed after several years, another that got left behind in a move, and now I have this model. For a low-end canister vac, the Mighty Mite has always been durable and very powerful. It doesn't take up much closet space, it's easy to carry around, and it's good enough for all my household needs. This particular model is very similar in quality and performance to the previous ones I've owned, but with improved attachments (including a nifty brush roll attachment) and a HEPA filter. I have never really found the need for a fancier vacuum cleaner than the aptly-named Mighty Mite.