I'm going to be completely honest, I had never considered a stick vacuum before, I really didn't think it would be able to compete with my clunky corded vacuum. I was wrong, this thing sucks, and I mean that in the best way, I have mixed floors in my house, mostly laminate hardwood, and the Powerlifter Cordless Stick is one of the best cleaning items I have ever used. The first time I used it, I am pretty sure I picked up enough dog hair to make another dog, and I was able to get through the whole house before without unplugging multiple times. 10/10 definitely reccomend, and Bissell has made me a believer.