I use my AirRam 1984C to vacuum an apartment of about 850 sq ft, two rooms carpeted and the rest laminate flooring. The AirRam does a good job on both surfaces. It is light enough to use on top of a spare bed where my long-haired cat sleeps, a too-tough challenge for a hand-held vacuum. The battery installation is simple, as is emptying of the dirt box and removal/replacement of the filter for washing. You can feel confident to purchase this vacuum.