finally a small , lightweight cordless vac that actually work and do not cost $ 200 + ! I buy it for daily kitty litter cleanup and dust bunny removal . Works great for both task . I previously own a Shark cordless , which not only do not pick up the cat litter but blow it around the room . I do not have issue with the battery life . if you need to use a small vacuum for more than 10 min on a regular basis , then you will have to buy a heavier , more expensive or corded model .