This vac is much more powerful than the typical battery powered hand vac. But, it is also loud and the air blowback is significant (watch you refrigerator magnets go flying!) This like the "shop vac" of hand vacs...handy when you really need it, but irritating to use.Get more detail about Dirt Devil M08220 Scorpion Quick Flip Corded Handheld Vacuum Cleaner.