I like the ease of vacuuming with this lower weight vacuum cleaner.  It has plenty of suction like other Sharks.  I'm disappointed that I didn't notice it didn't have a HEPA filter.  I have been used to vacuums with the HEPA filters.  HEPA filters filter out most of the dust.  Not so much with this one.  If I had noticed it didn't have a HEPA filter, I may have not bought it.  It will make a good garage vacuum.  I guess I'm back with my heavier vacuum for the time being until I can decide.