This vacuum is the lightest/smallest that I have owned. I have to say this thing maneuvers better than any other I have had as well. This is because the head of the vacuum moves like a ball joint as opposed to the normal hinge. And it can get into nooks and crannies pretty easily due to it being relatively small. The suction is pretty great too. I have to say that the brush really does handle hair well and doesn't get caught up in my hairy house. My main complaint is that it doesn't glide super smooth. It requires some more pushing than previous ones I have owned, but it might just be that the suction is better with this one. Overall a powerful vacuum in a relatively small package.