There is a motor protection indicator on the 7260 Cat & Dog to let you know when either motor is getting overworked. The rotary dial of this vacuum allows you to control the amount of suction you want, from 200 to 1200 watts. The 5.45 quart U AirClean airbag consists of a 9-layer fortress of electrostatically charged material that traps micro-sized debris in the airtight vacuum chamber. The spring-loaded, self-locking collar ensures that no dust or particles will escape. This vacuum is a step up from the lower cost 7210 Twist in that it has an L.E.D. headlight and Active Air Clean filter (which retains 99.95% of dust particles like the regular Air Clean filter, but also absorbs odors, a particularly useful feature if you have pets). However, this vacuum lacks the higher cost 7280 Jazz model's Active HEPA filter, which conforms to the most stringent European filtration standards, and picks up/retains 99.99% of all particles, as well as odours. The Miele S 7260 Cat & Dog has a 39 foot cord.