This is the 3rd one I bought - I still have the first one from 15 years ago, the 2nd I gave as a gift and this latest one is for the upstairs in my house so I have one on each floor. The older model has a simpler plug in system - the new one sits on a recharging stand that seems to be a little finicky and takes up more room. However, I would still highly recommend this stick vacuum. I prefer it over my built in vacuum. Excellent product and value!