I’m really not a tank guy, usually gravitate to canisters but there is something about those Royals that is very appealing. Part of it is the blue color of the attachments, it’s pretty and unique. Plus they are simple but have enough chrome to look stylish and plenty of suction I’m told. I’d say $63 for a good running tank or canister with the tools is a great deal, you can buy the vacs all day long for that or less but it seems like few come with tools and buying those piecemeal is pricey if you can find them.

What do you not like about your Compact? My only real gripe is the lack of onboard tool storage. For me that’s a big deal and why I snagged a Filter Queen recently but every time I lift that Queen - she weights more than a pre Tech Drive Kirby - I miss the lightness of the Compact.