I was given the opportunity to test this Hoover Elite Swivel Upright Vacuum, for free in exchange for my opinion. I have owned a Shark for over ten years. I swore that was the best out there. Then I met this Hoover. It is lightweight, has incredible suction and is quieter than my Shark. I was actually disgusted the first time I used the Hoover, at how much dirt was left behind by the Shark. The Hoover has settings for high carpet, medium carpet, low carpet and, hard surfaces. The dust cup is huge as compared to my Shark. It is easy to dump and clean. The cord is long enough that I can almost vacuum my whole house without changing outlets many times. The swivel feature makes it easy to get underneath and around things. I am so happy to have been given this opportunity, because I LOVE my new Hoover. I would recommend this vacuum to anyone, any time.