For stone and vinyl floor where spinning brush was kicking small particles all over the floor.  Good enough suction, compared to useless oreck free canister vacuum.  Parts fit well enough and stay if I push them tight.  Hose good enough also, undamaged from stepping on it.  Motor noise not as bad to me, but I haven't bought a new vacuum in over 10 years, so I don't know if current models are that quieter.