It's not a replacement for a full size vacuum, but it has a lot of utility because of its size and portability. The convenience of this, in the same battery ecosystem as my makita cordless power tools, is great. Battery life is acceptable.

Light, easy to handle, hepa filter that seems to function as rated. Appears to be thoughtfully designed and works well. Only con is that you have to keep the filter clean or else it looses suction fast.

My old dyson handheld, you know the ones that never lose suction, would clog up within a few minutes of cleaning up the daily mess, so i sprung for this one. The suction power is great. Two power modes provides enough suction to pick up most things. T...  Read More

The switch makes a beep when you turn it on, but the vacuum does not activate. If you hold the handle in your hand while vacuuming the floor and you push off on the handle it collapses and crushes your fingers. On a scale to 0 to 10, this makita vacuu...  Read More

The crevice tool has 2 bizarre holes in it. It has to be removable so you can replace the batteries. Handy for sawdust and masonry on the smallest of jobs only.

Shop vac has great portability but poor suction. Short hose means you have to carry it in one hand and vacuum with the other. Hepa filter cuts down on suction when it gets wet.

For us makita fans this one is a dissapointment. This one is an abomination of satan. What a waste. This vacuum is a huge disappointment.

Save your makita bucks for something else. This portable shop vacuum is not worth anywhere near the $225 price i paid. Replacement motor control unit is about $75 not including shipping.