Roomie Tec Corded Stick Vacuum

Yes. The suction surprises a lot of people, picking up dust, crumbs and cat hair on hardwood and carpet. A foot control on the S12's floor head switches between floor and carpet modes, so you don't bend down to change settings.

Yes. At 5 lb it's light, slips under furniture, and the swivel head gets around tight spaces. It hangs on a wall bracket for storage, which suits apartments without a closet to spare for the S12.

Around 20 feet, and the long cord earns praise: it covers a room without swapping outlets. Being corded also means the S12 runs as long as it's plugged in, with no battery to charge or wear out.

Not especially. The plastic feels flimsy in several reports, and in one case floor brush bristles came loose, though the S12 kept working. Handle it with some care, especially the floor head, and don't expect a heavy-duty build.

Yes. It converts from a stick to a handheld or stair vacuum, and the 1.2 liter dust cup empties with a one-click release button. Filtration is HEPA.