we purchase this vacuum a few month ago to replace a canister style Kenmore which serve we well for 8 year . I love the small size and lightweight nature of this machine . it have a strong suction and be quite powerful for its size . my 9 yr old buzz the kitchen - bit of food , dog hair , dirt - easily and efficiently with the wand in one hand and the shoulder strap over she shoulder . make the strap convertible to a backpack option -lrb- I do not like to walk with the strap across the other shoulder -rrb- and I would give it 5 star . it do well on both carpet and hardwood - we have tile , wood , and some area rug with not very deep pile .