I was pleasantly surprised by this vacuum. I compared it to my powerful upright on low profile carpets and it faired rather well. The controls and accessories are conveniently located near the handle and the controls were easy to use with your thumb. The flexible wand makes cleaning under low furniture easier to vacuum under without bending over too much and it also allowed for me to store it in a low profile area in my closet. It's very easy to move around with from room to room and my favorite part is how lightweight the canister is. I was able to carry it up two sets of stairs without issue. Overall, I am completely satisfied with this vacuum.