Bought for the wife. We have a Dyson, and it was too hard to push in the carpet. Surprised her with it. She wouldn't of bought a lift off. But when i watched her use the other one. It would tip over and she struggled with it. Picked Bissel because we have a wet mop, and it has been positive purchase. It has good suction and with the control you can pick how much you want. The lift off is way better than fighting the hose hanging onto the vacuum. Unit is light. She likes having the attachments on the unit. Been a great purchase, very pleased. Good suction, easy to push. Assembles easy, dumps clean. Good unit over all.