This is our second Electrolux… we had a standard upright model for 20+ years. It finally said good bye this past January so we decided on another Electrolux but this time went with the cordless. I have tried another popular brand cordless and was very unhappy sold it practically brand new at a garage sale. This cordless Electrolux is awesome! You might pay a bit more initially for the brand but in the long run it pays for itself …picks up pet hair (we have 3 little dogs) great and it’s compact and easy to store. Electrolux definitely makes a great product! Very happy with our purchase.