Suction is good -- I've primarily used it on bare floors. Swivel steering is smooth and effective. The cord re-wind is great and works quickly. I'm not sure I like the placement of the rewind lever being on the opposite side of the cord output. The additional tools are useful, but the extension tool is a hassle to use because you cannot separate it without taking both pieces off, at least that's what I find, and I don't find it attaches as smoothly and securely in one shot as I would like. Maybe with more use I'll get the hang of it. Rather than a round barrel, I think I'd prefer a slimmer profile to into more places.