I am impressed with this vacuum. I’ve been using a Dyson cordless stick vacuum for a few years now and will be exclusively using this Shark corded stick vacuum from here on. The suction is much more powerful than the Dyson. It sucked up more dog hair and dust than I’ve even seen with the Dyson. The cord doesn’t hold it back-it is fairly long. I love the auto-adjusting floor sensor. The scented filter is also a nice touch. I was a little wary about the canister being slightly smaller than the Dyson, but was surprised at how much it could hold. It’s also super lightweight and easy to maneuver. One downside was it was difficult to use on stairs. I tried a few configurations with the attachments and neck/canister, but it was a bit difficult no matter what. Still highly impressed though!