The vacuum is somewhat heavy, but it is very effective! I emptied the bin after using it on a smallish carpeted room, and was astounded at how much dirt was collected. It's easy to store, assembly was fairly easy, and charging is very easy. (It's too soon to see how long I can vacuum on one charge.) I still have a hand vac and a canister vacuum, which I will use for above the floor purposes, but I am quite impressed already. It's very nice having no cord to deal with,and the parts seem to be sturdy.