This is a great vacuum. First off, I love the self-cleaning brush roll. As someone with long hair, plus two cats and a dog this is a GAME CHANGER. I no longer need to attack my vacuum with scissors after every use! I also really love that there is a hose attachment for an upright vacuum--this makes it super versatile when I'm going from vacuuming the carpet to vacuuming the sofa. I love how the hose is clipped out of the way when not in use too. The suction is great, and it's pretty quiet for a full sized vacuum. My only complaint is that it's a bit heavier to use than the stick/canister vacs I have used in the past, but the brush roll and integrated hose make it more than worth it. The buttons are all very intuitive and I had zero problems getting it going right out of the box. Another winner from Shark!