This is a slim, light and maneuverable vacuum that works great for everyday use. I typically wait several days between using my v11 but this is easier to grab for when my kids drop food on the floor or some dirt gets tracked into the house. The omnidirectional head, due to its size, fits where the v11 cannot. There is plenty of power for hard floors, its intended use, but suction is limited when using the crevice tool. The tradeoff is the lighter weight of the vacuum makes it easier to lift when cleaning high spots. I have a mix of carpet and hard floor so could not use it as a primary vacuum but it has been a fantastic supplement to maintaining clean floors.