I had the old version to this and upgraded to thos one and wow! I am amazed at how much it picked up even after I had not long done the vacuuming. I can do my whole 3 bedroom house carpet, tile and lino and have no issues. It sucks up everything. The barrel is in a better spot then the old one and the dust bin means I don't have to touch or open the catcher to empty. I simply stack it on and it sucks all the dust/dirt into the bag! 100% much better then the older one and much lighter! Would most defiantly recommend it's a must buy when looking for a new vacuum.