This Wandvac is very powerful. I use it most in my car as my dog is in my car quite a bit. She is a terrible shedder and I vacuum my car frequently. I though I was doing an ok job until I tried this. It is very powerful particularly for being cordless. It picked up more hair the first time I used it than ever before. What impresses me most is that it is not only picking up quite a bit of hair but it is picking up dander too. Nothing I have ever used was powerful enough to do that. It lasts the entire time for my car and is still able to be used in other places in my home before I set it back and on the charger. It is light weight and easy to use and store. I love too that it comes with attachments for crevices and fabric. I whole heartedly recommend this vacuum.