Sanitaire SC3683D Canister Vacuum, Red 19.2 x 17.75 x 11.3 inches

I did a bunch of research and this is very similar to the Eureka Mighty Mite. It has the same motor amperage and It uses the same bags and it looks almost identical, but it comes with very high quality accessories. The telescoping metal wand is great. It makes it extremely easy to quickly move from surface to surface. The wand feels hefty but it isn't too heavy and it is by far the best wand on any vacuum I have ever used. The soft brush tool is also really nice - the bristles are very long and I feel very safe using it on delicate surfaces like wooden furniture. The multi floor tool is also fantastic - one setting lifts it about an eighth of an inch so that it works well on hard floors. The shoulder strap is also really nice to have - making it very easy to vacuum ceilings without lugging around the canister. The vacuum itself has great suction. There was a hidden corner under a cabinet that had a bunch of broken glass in it and it sucked it all up, so it definitely has a lot of power. I have a dog with long hair and it works really well at picking it up. The small plastic tool is the only one that I don't really like - it works but the dog hair gets stuck on little brush and I have to remove it and suck the hair off (the bigger multi floor tool doesn't have this issue; some hair gets stuck to it but it seems to have a better design). I probably wouldn't recommend this to someone with large carpets or rugs as it doesn't have a rotating brush/head. This does not come with a HEPA filter but you can buy one that snaps onto the end behind the motor - I don't have allergies but this is a nice feature should I ever need one.

This little vac has so many models, the company has changed hands many times over. This one has the telescoping metal wand my last one had (but that one was a Eureka Mighty Mite). This one also has the option to get a hepa filter attachment (on my last one it came standard). My daughter took the Eureka to college, and I missed it so much I had to get another. There is supposedly tool storage in the end, but it doesn't seem to fit any of the tools. There is a three pronged tool holder that slides onto one of the slimmer wand ends, it is a really tight fit, almost like it is too tight, but it didn't break, so we'll see how it holds up. The tools will probably fall off this holder during use with a bump, but so far so good. This has SUPER suction. And is very light. I like the shoulder strap for stairs. Or when you need to reach higher. Great vac. Bags are supper easy to remove and replace.

It has such great suction that I can't use it with the control closed on the floor or rug because it is hard to push. Though it's light weight, I wish the long wand was lighter as that is what I need to hold in the air when reaching high corners on the ceiling. That part is still way lighter than an average full size canister. I am not disappointed with the quality as some reviewers said because it can't be compared to an expensive full size machine. It is a great vac to grab and take out to the car or clean up quick messes without dragging out the larger machine. I'm enjoying the easy reach to places I ignore vacuuming because of the difficulty lugging the big canister around. I still need the canister for large areas and it's power nose for rugs.

I've used this vacuum a few times, and I'm very happy with it. The suction is great, and it can be adjusted a bit by turning a little ring on the upper part of the metal wand to cover or uncover a little hole. This is useful when vacuuming a small area rug, so that the vacuum doesn't pull too strongly on the rug. I like the fact that the main wand is made of metal, not cheap plastic, and it telescopes to adjust its length. The only thing I don't like is that the cord is not retractable, but that was not a deal-breaker for me. The crevice tool was missing in my package, but I the crevice tool from my old vacuum happened to fit the Sanitaire vacuum, so this wasn't a problem for me.

EDIT: suction power loss after 1mo of use. Luckily it was within the return date. Hopefully this one will last. Went from 4 stars to 1. Will update when I’ve used for a while and it proves to last.2nd Edit: was promptly sent a new one. It has been working fine since.I purchased this for use on my 2200sq ft home, hardwood and tile only. I have 2 messy kids, 1 messy husband and 2 hairy cats. I have to vacuum everyday.Pros:Cheap.The suction power on this bad boy is amazing.Arrived fast.Cons:Really awkward storage for accessories. Cumbersome design. Won’t stand up by itself.Overall review:I love this thing. It gets right up to the edges and corners no problem. I had a dyson and although it did work well, I wasn’t happy with the huge dent it put in my pockets. It is quite cumbersome and it doesn’t really “sit” nicely while put away. The accessory holder design is awkward as well. However, my main concern is price and how strong the suction power is, so I don’t mind dealing with the awkward it. Also, some reviewers have said it didn’t come with a crevasse tool but it does. It’s connected to the “stand” part. Just pull it out.

My vacuum cleaner, after 2 months of use, simply stopped working.

Buena

We use this vacuum on all our hardwood and laminate floors - we have only throw rugs, and it works well on all. Small, easy to move around, rolls well. My wife would've liked a retractable cord, but at this price you just can't beat it. We've used cannister vacs & shop vacs in the past, and for all around maneuverability this beats them all. Good suction...works well for pet hair. All good so far - would buy again.