This unit is powerful, cumbersome, and noisy like a jet fighter. It works well on low pile carpet and very poorly on most other applications. While the cleaning path is 11" wide it is only effective in the center 4" opening. The G2 cordless sweeper is actually a better product. Very disappointing. This product is so poorly engineered you will be chasing dust and dirt as the air vents blow it all over your house. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS PRODUCT.