The vacuum was easy to assemble straight out of the box and I appreciate the extra attachments included. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. The vacuum was easy to use and rolled well over our area rugs and hardwood floors. I would say it works as well as our current vacuum that is a similar bag-less setup. We don't have pets and no shoes are worn in the house so we only vacuum once a week. I will be interested to see how long the exhaust filter lasts and what the replacement timeline may be. It was easy to empty the dirt cup and it held plenty for our entire first floor (1500 sq. ft, not all carpet). I received this vacuum to test for free and would consider purchasing if we were in the market for a new one. The swivel head is great for getting under furniture and harder to reach corners.