This machine is a revelation!
The induction motor makes it supper quiet - I couldn't believe it was actually switched on.
The quality of plastics is excellent and design is clever and intuitive.
I replaced a Vax 2.2KW device which died after about 18 months of normal use. Vax were completely hopeless - the quality of construction was no where near the quality of the Nilfisk.
Don't waste time searching, get the Nilfisk!