I have test this unit , and the Dyson handheld , and though the Dyson be still more powerful , the Flex Vac come in a very close second . and you just can not beat the price ! -lrb- $ 55-75 for a Flex Vac vs $ 175-300 for a Dyson ! -rrb- unlike many handheld I have own , this unit do a great job on kitty litter ! it pick it up , and do not spit it back out . many people be complain about the battery life . I can tell you that the Dyson last about as long . personally , I only use this for small job , and have yet to run out of power before I be do . the filter do fill rather quickly , and I suggest empty the unit after each use . \*\* open the vacuum directly over a trash can , or you may end up with another mess to clean up . \*\* the pet attachment work well for clean long cat hair off fabric . it do not work as well on dog hair , or short cat hair . it will pick it up , if it be in clump , but it be not great at get anything that have weave itself into the fabric . I do wish Black & Decker would sell a wand and floor attachment for this vac . I have be use the wand and hard floor attachment from my Kirby upright w\/it , and although it be not a perfect solution , it do seem to work . now I can vacuum up the kitty litter on my laundry room floor ! I have add some picture of this to the product page . pick up : Kitty litter , fine dust & sand , sawdust , pet hair , etc. . I also pick up some nut , bolt & wood chip with this unit . it be a accident , & I would not actually recommend use anything but a shop vac for that , but it do pick they up . pro Powerful & effective Works on kitty litter cheaper than a Dyson come with attachment , caddy & have a hose look nice & be always handy other vacuum attachment seem to -lrb- mostly -rrb- fit -lrb- unlike the Dyson handheld -rrb- con no option to buy a wand and\/or floor attachment no wall mount Battery life be a bit short slightly less powerful than the Dyson