* heavier than our previous vacuum cleaner, but easier to push. * Please just as well as our last vacuum cleaner, seems to pick up everything. * suction seems to be a little better than our previous vacuum cleaner. * clogs in the hose seem easier to remove. * noise level is about the same as our last vacuum cleaner. * much more difficult to empty out dust receptacle the previous vacuum cleaner taking the top off leads to dust getting everywhere. My previous vacuum cleaner has a spring match for both the top and the bottom making it much easier to empty. * no pet hair attachment like my previous vacuum cleaner.