I purchased this vacuum as a complement to my "larger" Shark vacuum. I needed a lighter weight vacuum to use daily because of a periodically heavy shedding Lab.The vacuum arrived two days after I unfortunately fractured a rib. This Shark saved me!! The suction is unbelievable and due to the light weight and easy movability makes vacuuming very easy - even with a fractured rib. I highly this vacuum even if you don't have a fractured rib! I do find the dust and the electrical cord a bit of a nuisance.