When deciding on a vacuum, should you go with a heavier model, or one of the popular lightweight vacuum cleaners?  While your situation will ultimately determine what you need, many people have gone lightweight. 

Are these vacuums as good as the heavier models?  There are a few features you might want to take into consideration when deciding what to buy.  

For most purposes, a lightweight vacuum will do a good job of cleaning up.  The things that make a vacuum lightweight are the lack of features. 

Most lighter vacuums will not have a self propelled motor, and some don't have the additional features.

Unless you are cleaning up after a houseful of children or pets, many prefer to have a lightweight vacuum for cleaning.  These models are less bulky, making them easier to handle and navigate. 

Many households will keep a lightweight vacuum handy to use on stairs or for gentle cleaning, even if they own a heavier model.

If you are in the market for a new cleaner, strongly consider a lightweight model.  Many of these vacuums have improved choices in cleaning options, and choices are getting better all the time for those wishing to own lightweight vacuum cleaners while not sacrificing the features you want.