So I have another shark but it didn't get the really small dog hairs that stick in the carpet. This beast gets every. Single. Hair. The lights make it so easy to see under things before sucking up something you shouldn't, it's easier to push and the adjustable suction works great. Another thing I love about it is the cover on the brush. If you do suck up something you shouldn't you can just pop that off and pull it out without wrestling with it. My only 2 critiques are it's bulky. Because the container is larger it doesn't fit under my coffee table and the second is the heat it puts out. Oh, also the lift away is great for the stairs or cobwebs. Overall love it and is now my daily vacuum.