My spouse and I purchased this model about a month ago and one of our requirements was to be able to clean spots on our high pile carpet, which our upright Dyson would not do. this model is great, and can be used for practically any surface, as we use the eco-setting for high pile and the regular for lower pile, rugs, and for hard wood floors. The suction is great, and the variety of attachments a very well thought out. So easy to carry this from room to room and vacuum the house in a fraction of the time due to the fact that there’s no longer any cord to be plugged in. Terrific.