We have two Miele hoovers, not because they break but because they are so good that we use one for DIY type dust and have just bought this one for everyday cleaning. It’s extremely powerful without being difficult to pull across the floor, but it isn’t loud unlike other makes. I was actually quite embarrassed by the amount of dust this picked up from our floors after the first use! It’s easy to empty and stores away easily without taking up too much room in the cupboard!