I have use several different hoover and eureka in recent year , so I have some perspective on vacuum cleaner in this price category , both bagged and bagless , and so far , I be find the Bissell measure up well . I do not think of Bissell as a top vacuum cleaner brand -lrb- I think of they as make rug shampooer -rrb- , but I have be impressed . pro : it have good suction -- my first use produce that `` wow '' when you see how much dirt be in the carpet you think be pretty clean ; it have multiple filter that be washable , so there be no maintenance cost for bag or filter ; the power upholstery attachment with spin beater brush work great -- much better than just have a little brush attachment that push the hair around ; it be extremely easy to assemble -lrb- one screw -rrb- ; it be sturdy and solid for the price ; it be not the lightest I have use -lrb- that would be the Eureka Lightspeed , which start to fall apart almost immediately -rrb- , but it be not overly heavy or bulky -- it be a good weight ; it be no more noisy than any of the other similarly-priced vacuum I have use ; the extension hose do not have to be place into a hole every time you want to use it and then pull out afterwards , unlike some other model -- it be always attach to the suction , so all you have to do be pull it out and start use it ; and the canister come off and go back in very easily -- more easily than some I have use -- and can be easily empty . con : I find little to complain about with this unit , but like all of the other vacuum cleaner I have use , the cord do not retract , so you have to always keep it out of the way as you vacuum . other have say the cord could be longer ; I find it be about average , but sure , a little longer would not hurt -lrb- although then there be more to keep out of the way -rrb- .