Pros: Lightweight , cordless, easy to use, easy to empty canister, 2 speeds Cons: Not good for deep-cleaning or edging, must plug into wall to charge BottomLine: Absolutely love my Shark vacuum! Would totally buy as a gift.
Pros: Lightweight, cordless, goes under furniture Cons: for small jobs only, rechargeable battery degrades over time BottomLine: Excellent for small and frequent cleaning jobs, so easy to use my 3 year old can use it!
Shark VX-1: A vacuum great for stairs and small jobs
Pros: Easy to use on steps, small, easily goes under objects. Cons: Does not edge, doesn't deep clean. BottomLine: A great little vacuum for steps and under furniture.