i have tried other cordless vacuums, but this one picks up everything! i have black hard wood floors that show everything including footprints. this vaccuum removes footprints, grabs the dust and does it all in no time! the 60 minute battery life on this vacuum is more than enough to clean my entire downstairs. on carpet, this vacuum cleans up just as easy. i'm so glad i purchased this! it was the best for the price!