This is a great vacuum for the price. We replaced a $500 Dyson with this and like it a lot better. The Dyson always smelled bad (we have 2 short haired dogs). We hated the bag less design which means always we always need to touch and handle the dirt. This vacuum is smaller, lighter, and just as powerful as the Dyson but cost $50. I added a telescoping wand and a sanataire heavier duty hose after about three months. My kids use the vacuum and abuse it so the standard hose was getting bent up and crimped. With the extra parts this cost about $120. Have had it for about 6 months and still love it. The bags are really large and super cheap, no more smell and dirt handling. We have all hardwood floors. This would not be a good option for carpet.