I really like this vacuum! It's compact and lightweight, and gets the job done. My dogs leave piles of hair around the house that need to be picked up daily. This vacuum is therefore perfect for me. The bendable stick makes this vacuum unique and useful for me. The removable hand vacuum is great for pet hair in the car. This is my first cordless vacuum, and I can say that it's really freeing to not have cords I'm always tripping over or plugging in all over the house. This vacuum is for quick cleanups since it does have to be charged fairly quickly.