This is a light yet very powerful vacuum with all the features and power of others costing much more.  The trade off is that it is a corded vacuum but it is so light and easy to use that the cord doesn't really seem to matter a lot. It has great suction and comes with all of the standard attachments.  It has the Shark roller brush which is the best I have found on any brand of vacuum at any price because it really does prevent most hair buildup on the roller.  The vacuum is easy to empty and it is easy to access and clean the filters.  All in all a great design.