This is my first rechargeable vacuum.I was not sure if it would actually work but it does,and well.I would not compare to a cheaper lightweight stick vacuum(i do not like those) I found that the fully charged battery would last through 2 uses.If I plan to vacuum my whole house,carpet and hardwood, then it would need to be charged up fully prior to using.This cleaned up cat and dog hair easily.Easy to clean and take apart.The dust buster option is my favorite.So I would describe this as a heavy duty , multi purpose stick vacuum.