I selected this corded model after reading all the reviews on "battery operated" or rechargeable models that fail or don't re-charge as long as anticipated by buyers. It could be considered a little "noisy", but if you want the suction power, then its not an issue. Certainly not a deal breaker. Its not like I'm cleaning houses with it.....Its just for spot cleaning and short jobs. I have 2 Golden Retrievers and we just got a rescue cat and the purpose of the purchase was to quickly and easily clean up litter over-spill from an enthusiastic litter box user and also to keep the hair on back seats of my SUV somewhat clean every couple of weeks. It is perfect for both, I have had no issues (I've only had it 2 months, but really don't see what can go wrong short of just quitting in which case I'll return it under warranty). I'm very happy with it and would recommend to friends.