This vacuum is an absolute beast - the suction is super strong whether you have the wand detached or are using the full roller. I immediately noticed how trim it was, especially for how strong it seems to be, but it is not as maneuverable as other shark vacuums I've had in the past for some reason. It just doesn't seem to turn as tightly or as easily, and it is quite heavy for its apparent size. All of that said, I am super happy with the cleaning this vacuum does, and the lift away is super convenient for us (we have a spiral staircase in our home). On that note, I should mention that you need to uncoil the entire cord to use the lift away since the cord wraps around both separate pieces of the vacuum. Maybe worth considering.