Pros: Amazing suction, good looks, super light weight, easy to use. Cons: VERY LONG BATTERY LIFE - especially in full load mode. 13 minutes maximum. Also, the "on" button works like a drill. You have to keep your finger on it to control it. pain in the ass. SUMMARY: Suction power matters most, right? This makes any Dyson vacuum a better option. Also, Dyson is a cool company and STILL privately owned. The How I Built This podcast has a great episode on Dyson. go check