Overall vacuum very well. Stick vacuum cleaners have become increasingly popular over the years. We had Dyson and their battery died in no time. My friend bought a house so I got this for him as a housewarming gift. He sent me some photos and videos - it seems to be working very well. It looks the same as the more expensive versions but has headlights and quite a long battery life. The volume is as loud as any other, I think.