I still have my shark vacuum, that I purchased 10 years ago. I don’t see it quitting on me any time soon. This stick vacuum is great for the harder to reach spots. You can also detach it to use as a handheld vacuum, to really get the super hard to reach spots. The vacuum lights up and I was able to see dirt I may have missed. I cleaned up crumbs around my stove and fridge, that were not reachable with my upright shark(the 10 year old one) It’s light to use, can be used on carpet or uncarpeted floors and neutralizes pet odors. We have 1 dog(and 2 young, messy children) so a vacuum that can keep up with them is a must. This vacuum would be better for smaller, more confined messes so my upright isn’t going anywhere. Combined together, I see cleaning results that leave me satisfied.