I also own the previous version of this model, and this one is so much better! I haven't used ALL of the attachments yet, but the ones I've tried are great, in addition to the standard vacuum base thingy. Bissell not only improved the previous version, they also added new features. It's fairly quiet, so my cat isn't declaring war on this "carpet monster" like he does most other vacuums.. just be sure to protect the charger, they're expensive to replace.