If you like the ease of a cordless vacuum with good suction I believe you would like this vacuum. I have a boxer dog who sheds a little bit and it pick up her hair well. I replaced a Hoover Linx for this because Hoover did not make the batteries for it. The Linx still worked like new but I did not want to bother with non-Hoover battery. I like the convenience of cordless because is you need a quick pick up it is so easy and fast to use.
The Hoover ONEPower Evolve Pet Elite Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner BH5301V has more power and the battery is heavier so the whole thing is heavier but the power is much better. I find I used my regular vacuum less since using the Hoover ONEPower Evolve Pet Elite Cordless Upright Vacuum Cleaner BH5301V. It’s very easy to change power from high to medium to light to no brush, but you have to be careful not to accidently change speed while vacuuming. I do believe because it eluminates the floor you get less time of battery use. On high power you can vacuum for about 15 minutes but medium power will give you 30 minutes and of course on the no brush setting you will get longer time on battery. I have never used a cordless with the power at the top so I cannot compare with those. I did not want on with the power and dirt bin at the top because I thought it would be too heavier.
We really like this Hoover onepwr vacuum. Our previous one started making noise, this one has a light and much better controls .. I would highly recommend it compared to our Dyson cordless vacuums .. all the weight rests on the wheels, not carried with your hands like the Dysons.