I can't tell you what makes this head different. The brushes work much better on hardwoods and tile than the head that came with my Miele. Do not get me wrong. I love my Miele (almost 10 years old now). But the manager was terrible. It's perfect. Now my floors are MUCH CLEAN. It maneuvers like a dream, spinning, spinning, even docking with a vacuum cleaner for short breaks (better than the plant boss, actually). Like it a lot. Especially at this price. Do not be shy. This is the winner.+