we only recently get this vacuum , not this specific model but all of the s7 share the same basics , and so far be thoroughly impressed . to use a analogy , this vacuum feel like move up from a run of the mill car to a luxury car . my old Hoover WindTunnel be okay , just never really impressed I with its ease of use nor cleaning ability -- in a word , it be adequate . comparatively , the s7 be very impressive and feel like a big step up as it should for 2x the price of we old Hoover . -- very quiet for a vacuum -lrb- note still too loud to enjoy tv next to but quiet for a vacuum -rrb- ; also the sound be sort of like a turbine , smoother and less rough then other vacuum I have use -- good cleaning ability -- best I ever have but I have no experience with other high price vacuum -- very smooth and easy to maneuver -lrb- swivel head and all direction wheel -- all upright vacuum should have this -rrb- -- fully seal system -- Convenient , well think out feature -lrb- ex . the wand for the hose be permanently attach and extend with a button push , no more have to grab multiple wand attachment off the vacuum -rrb- the only drawback , which be not a issue to I as my last vacuum be fairly heavy as well , be the weight . a smaller person may prefer a lightweight vacuum which this be not . the well place carry handle make it pretty easy to haul around though .