heavier than I think 10 lb would be - I weigh it & 10 lb . awkward to empty the dust\/dirt . do do well on floor & rugs\/carpet for a in-between vacuum but do not get edge as well as I hope . I have only use a few time but the battery seem to charge ok -lrb- have read some complaint -rrb- . I buy this for a quick pick up & to use on the patio rug where I do not use my house vacuum . it do bend easily go under thing but still do not get the edge . I have mostly wood floor and have to be careful when release to open - it pop open & will make dent in wood floor . it be now 2\/11\/11 . the battery be still charge just fine . all of the filter system do require wash every few month if you use frequently . I have a puppy , live in fl -lrb- sandy even in the grass -rrb- so many trip in & out of the house . it seem to be a fine for in between clean up before regular vacuuming & do a nice job on the patio rug & floor . I have find hit the edge from the front end , then side do work better - just a little more effort . still overall pleased with the purchase .