The first time I turned this thing on I wound up vacuuming my place from floor to ceiling because I got so into the task at hand, and was so psyched I could vacuum the curtains and the corners of the ceiling with one hand. So, there is some weight to this thing which makes it sturdy enough, but it is not TOO heavy to where I can’t lift it above my head. I use the “pointed” attachment for the corners and to fit between small spaces, and the brush attachment for curtains and furniture. The brush is also great for dog hair, which I have plenty of around here.  
The quality of this is great and I love that I can clean the filter. Seeing inside the canister is another plus. Works just as well as a stick vac as air does a handheld. Praise from me all around.