The feel and construction feels a bit wonky, kinda cheap, so I am concerned about the long term life of the vacuum. However I have always used very cheap vacuums that never worked well, so this guy was a revelation. The amount of yuck it pulled from my long thick pile carpet was atrocious. We have an Akita, and my husband sheds just as bad. It picked it all up and didn't seem to clog the brush. It works well to pick up stuff on hard wood which is a novelty for me as I have yet to have a vacuum that could do that.  I also like the the exhaust blows out the front and doesn't hit my legs. Hopefully it will continue to perform well. 

Pros: works well on carpet and hardwood
Cons: feels cheap