Some testers report the head forms a strong seal on hard floors for thorough coverage; that strong seal can also increase push/pull resistance at higher power settings.
When set correctly the floorhead maintains a strong seal on hard floors and performs well in crevice-style pickup tests; opening the front gates can trade a bit of seal for easier movement and less scatter on hard surfaces.
Independent testing and user impressions often note strong sealing to hard floors, which helps with edge/crevice pickup and reduces the amount of debris left behind when used with the correct gate setting.
Hard-floor sealing and pickup are generally strong, especially for fine dust; a few tests note debris can pool or ping when pulling the head backward over larger particles.
Testing notes improved sealing at the floor compared with older heads, leading to stronger unsealed suction and better performance pulling debris from gaps and edges on hard floors.