We got new carpeting with a medium high pile and my Dyson just wouldn't move over the carpet so I purchased the Eureka Power Speed vacuum with 5 settings from floor to high carpet. It moved "OK" over my new carpet but I also have a higher pile carpet in the bedroom and it does not roll over easily. I have to almost lay it down to vacuum. So if you have a high pile carpet this vacuum is not for you. The best thing I can say about this vacuum is that it is light weight and not expensive.