VAX V044 Cadence Vacuum Cleaner

I bought this cleaner but had to return it as it is extreamly noisey and no way could you use it without ear muffs on, yes it is a very powerful vacoum cleaner so if you don't mind the noise go ahead and buy it.

Can this last ? I bought this elsewhere for £50-, and I believe I have got a lot of bang for my buck. Quite loud (but nowhere near as bad as the product it was replacing), and gives the impression of much power. Lightweight (worryingly so ?), but can...