Let me start by saying this vacuum doesn't play around. The first time I turned it on to tackle my Siberian husky's fur tumbleweeds, it practically yanked the hair off my area rug—in the best way possible. That 4.5 Peak HP motor isn't just marketing fluff.

Real-life hero moments: Sucked up a mix of wood chips (from DIY shelves), guinea pig hay, and an entire cat toy mouse before I could blink. The large hose diameter handled everything except my regret over not checking the canister first.

Love: - Filter cleaning system is genius—no more disassembling mid-clean when sucking up drywall dust - Wheels glide like they're on butter (even full of water from a basement leak) - Converts to a blower that'll send your neighbor's leaves back to their yard (tested... accidentally)

Gripes: - That black plastic body shows every speck of sawdust like a fingerprint magnet - Cord length had me playing outlet hopscotch in my garage - Foam filter feels like it's made of tissue paper—mine tore during first wet cleanup

Pet owner pro tip: Use the crevice tool for couch crevices unless you want to rediscover missing socks at 60mph. Learned that the hard way.

The verdict? For $100-ish, this vac replaced my broom, carpet cleaner, and stress ball. Just maybe keep your lips away from the hose—trust the reviews on that one.