Actually I already had 2 vacuum cleaners, 1 for the home, the second for the car and didn't really need it, but it's a very nice addition to my collection. This is the only cordless vacuum I own so I don't have a benchmark for this type but so far I like it compared to my other corded vacuums for what they are. It's a lot smaller than I thought. I can imagine carrying this in a backpack on the go and the suction power is pretty good for its size. It has a lid to cover your head when not in use that closes like an aerosol can. The head/canister unscrews and you can simply pull out the filter and empty it. It comes with 2 filters, a USB charging cable, a long nozzle and a brush head, which is very convenient. Notice how you put the head back on, it snaps in every direction (180°), which is fine if you're trying to suckle while holding it in the reverse/inverted grip. I can't imagine why you would want that. , intentional or not, the option is pleasant.