Ok, so I've had Dyson vacuums before, so this had a lot to live up to....but i kept an open mind because of the BISSELL name. It did NOT disappoint! It's very lightweight--which is amazing for me AND gives my little boy an opportunity to help out with chores and actually be able to use the vacuum! Its suction is great, and love that's it's cordless! The footprint is very small-takes up less space in my laundry room! I love this little vacuum-it's perfect for nightly vacuuming of small areas like the kitchen floors and entry.