after use this vacuum for over 6 month , I would definitely recommend this item . I have no problem run the unit for 15 minute without the power get low . suction be very strong . the noise level be comparable to a handheld DustBuster and clean out the vacuum be a similar mess also . we use this vacuum for daily cleaning of the kitchen eating area . the space be too big to cover with a handheld unit . but the cleaning require do not seem worthy of drag the cord vacuum out and wind and unwind the power cord . the recharge stand be also convenient for store this unit .