I originally purchased a Miele C1 Turbo Team, which was great, but I primarily have a rug and hard floor. The suction was so strong it was too difficult to maneuver to the turbo brush across the rug. So I returned it.I was looking for another good bagged vacuum, the problem was most companies these days only produce bagless variants. Enter Kenmore. They had both Canister Models and Uprights available for much lower cost than the Miele. Once I discovered this Vacuum and did some research on it, I realized it was not only one of the most versatile AND powerful vacuums out there, it has HEPA filtration and BAGS. No dealing with dust bins or filters. I appreciate that the unit pulls apart into a canister like mode for easy transport.The best part is it's roughly half the price of Kenmore Canisters and features larger bags.Cleaning Performance:This thing ROCKS. It isn't necessarily the quietest vacuum out there, but I will trade that for the suction this thing brings to the table. I can tell the suction is strong enough to lift my rug, but due to the weight of the vacuum itself and the large wheels, this thing rolls anywhere I need it to. When attaching attachments it works great for vacuuming the various hard to reach places in my apartment. I have cats and one of the biggest reasons I was looking for a new vacuum was being able to quickly and efficiently vacuum stray cat litter. This thing has 0 issues doing it, and because it's a HEPA bag, I don't have to deal with any dust or smell from it.Hardfloors:I am including this separately as we know the suction power is plenty capable, but I want to highlight that the machine does just fine on hardwood floors, thanks to the shape of the cleaning head and the ability to turn off the Brush Roller. If you leave it on you WILL spit debris behind the machine, but when off that glorious suction power sucks everything right up.The brush head is large enough that it may not fit under all cabinets or furniture, but thankfully that's where the wand mode comes in and is very easy to detach and reattach.The wheels are smooth and make almost no sound on smooth floors, though if you have tile or old hardwood you might notice some noise but it isn't bad. I haven't seen any marks or damage from the vacuum on my floors.Features:I really appreciate the LEDs on the unit. While the floor head is technically smaller than other units, what you get in exchange is much higher suction so I'll take the trade off. The construction while almost entirely plastic, seems sturdy and looks good. Buttons are firm yet easy to click, and the various locking mechanisms are strong. I do wish however the attachments had the ability to lock at the end of the hose in wand mode, but this is a very minor issue and doesn't impact the ability to clean.The cable is plenty long and longer than average at 30 feet.Portability:The vacuum is all things considered quite light. It's easy to push and maneuver. It gets even light when you lift it off the base, and because the bottom of the bag compartment is flat, you can set it down on stairs or a counter if your are cleaning hard to reach places. If you find that the vacuum is struggling to move on your carpets or rug, you can open the suction valve easily on the handle to reduce the amount of suction to make moving it easier. Even with he valve open the suction is plenty strong to clean.Health/Air Quality:It's wild, I can smell (or not smell?) a very big difference just a day after using this vacuum. Because all the dust and dirt is captured in the HEPA bag, the air coming out of the machine is cleaner than going in. And because I know it's much better than my Shark Stick vacuum at picking up debris and dust, there's less particles to leave a smell in my home. If you have allergies or pets and want to ensure your place is as clean as it can be, without spending twice as much money on a bigger vacuum, buy this one.The competition:I obviously purchase a Miele C1 Turbo Team. While much more expensive, it does have durability and RAW power going for it. For me however due to the form factor, that suction was too strong for my rugs and I decided it wasn't worth the cost. Still a top recommended vacuum if it works for you and RAW POWER is your main concern along with longevity. Less features for more than double the price.Kenmore Elite Upright:If I had a bigger home with a lot more carpeting I might have upgraded to this for even more suction (second only to a Kirby) and much more features such as the dirt sensor. Still cheaper than a Miele though.Shark and Dyson:These were non-options for me as they don't offer bagged units.Kenmore Canister:Due to my previous experience with a canister vacuum I was hesitant to go with these. Though they may be beneficial for some. Primarily I was interested in the Kenmore Elite Canister for the Cross Over dual head feature and dirt sensing. Definitely more expensive but it was the only model I would have considered.I hope my review helps you understand why this thing is genuinely in my opinion the best option for MOST people. Unless you have some niche needs or really desire that extra oomph, you can't beat this machine in day to day life.