I can agree that this is the most powerful corded stick vacuum I have used.   I had the predecessor to this model that didn't stand up on it's own unless you clipped the handvac to the stick and I love that this is self standing.   The suction is outstanding both on carpet as well as floors and in handvac mode.  I love how it immediately changes modes as soon as it moves to or from carpet.  If I have one complaint it's that the cord is so thick and stiff that it is unwieldy and somewhat difficult to wrap.   I have never seen a vacuum with this thick or stiff of a cord.    Other than that, I do really like this.