Miele S 4210 Yellow

Advantages: Compact and super powerful with great allergen removal
Disadvantages: shortish electrical cord

This is a fantastic hoover. It is small and compact but with the sucking power of no vacuum I have had before. It really is great for carpets and solid floors. Stairs are a doddle with this hoover as it is so lightweight and small. It doesn't really make a huge amount of noise either. The main vacuum pole extends and shortens with a smoot action to make it easily adjustable for each job. The power usage is variable from 300 W for curtains up through ...
...a massive 1800 W. There is also an economy setting which is apparently set so that it is economical on the electricity usage. It has a useful range of tools from the main vacuum head to a thin nozzle for hard to reach places, a brush, and a velvet lined head thingy for curtains and upholstery. The vacuum is apparently good at getting pet hairs, but as I don't have any pets, it is difficult for me to comment on the effectiveness. The bags are a ... Read review

Advantages: good suction, lightweight, quick, easy bag change.
Disadvantages: The upright doesn't always slot in easily but I find that very minor.

I've had mine about 8 months. Not long you might think but prior I have had several different makes and types, and with one exception they do not measure up to this one. Suction is excellent; in fact it's too powerful on the highest setting. Lightweight. A real consideration when you have arthritis in your wrists and have to get it up and down stairs. Anyway who wants to lug more weight around than they have to. It is not over burdened with tools. ... Read review