We have a Dyson that is a few years old and we use it downstairs in our house. I took this to keep upstairs so I can easily clean the rooms here. Overall, this vacuum is very impressive and has great features. It's not cheap but I think it's good compared to Dysons for less money. What I particularly like: - The battery charges very quickly - The suction power is excellent even in medium mode - The floor nozzle works well on hardwood, berber and standard carpet - The display shows the remaining time available at the current power level ( that's cool!) - Lots of useful accessories, chute mounts and charger included - Easy to mount on the wall - Charger can be used as a charging station for other devices (not required, but handy) - Easy to discharge and clean (actually easier than my Dyson ). there's a lot to complain about on this one. Of course, it is very similar in design to Dyson. Even if it lacks the original design, this is a great vacuum cleaner!