After having a Dyson which was ok this new vacuum knocks the socks off a dyson! And easily sucks them up! The lift away function is excellent and makes easy work of any vacuuming task, the build quality is superb, every button and peddle has a reassuring click! Some people find vacuuming a chore but now i long to find dirt so i can lift off with this excellently manufactured joy of vacuuming! Buy one you regret it!