This is the perfect little vacuum and is a great value given the price. It picks up pet hair quickly and with ease. I really wish it were cordless, but you can't beat the price on this! I appreciate how the sound isn't excessively loud and I was able to just use it right out of the box. One thing I would like to note is that the filter is a little tricky and there are no small brushes that come with it. Again, given the affordable price of this vacuum cleaner, I think this is fair. Overall, I would recommend this vacuum to someone who isn't looking to spend too much on a vacuum cleaner but doesn't want to compromise quality!