I think my title say it all . this be not in the same class as a simplicity , Dyson , or Oreck . but then , it be about 1\/3 of the price of one of those similarly configure vacuum . when one evaluate this model , one have to compare it to Hoovers , Bissells , Dirt Devils , etc. . base on my experience with those brand , this vacuum rank ahead of the class . frankly , it suck . but it suck very well . better than the Hoover Supremes I have have . as for the weight , well yes , it be heavy but not any moreso than the Hoovers or Bissells I have own . and besides , the weight be list in any advertisement or be apparent at time of physical purchase . I be 6 ' 200 pound and in decent shape . the weight be not a issue for I . but for someone half my size , I can see where it would be a pain . if that be the case , you 'll need to look at more expensive model -lrb- that be lighter -rrb- to get the sort of power that this have . in any case , the attachment work as well as any , the cord be just as obtrusive as the other , and the plastic design look just as attractive and feel just as cheap as hoover . it be more powerful than other in it be class . aside from that , everything be pretty much the same . my only fear be that the belt will break easily , as it be terribly thin and appear very flimsy . but I do not know that for a fact . I 'll amend this review if that be the case . if you budget for a vacuum be $ 300-500 , then by all means buy a simplicity . if you budget be $ 150-300 , buy a refurbish simplicity from a reputable dealer . but if you , like I , be satisfy with a ` Chevy ' and have no problem replace it after 5-10 year or so , this might be the best deal for you . by the way , I pay $ 118 with free shipping for this . I might have pay $ 10 more but that would have be my limit with this class of vacuum .