Classic C1 Junior PowerLine - SBAF3

Yep that's why I put "some of" I've only seen one Kirby and fuck dragging that about the house for the same suction as a 5kg Miele :)

A VAX has been the best of the bunch here, so far, better than Bosch (an all-round failure) or Dyson (motor longevity). Yet to try a Shark. Regular maintenance is vital, given the lower suction power of battery models, I've found. None are as good in handling larger pieces of dirt as my corded, bagged, Miele cylinder, and the increased suction power means fewer tool changes for corners, etc. So, if you can find the space for one... I even keep the VAX stick running all the way back to the cupboard to reduce spillage, then use the Miele once in a while to clean out the cupboard :-D

Corded, bagged cylinder Miele. Wouldn't touch anything else.

Wow, that’s an amazing price for a Miele. Our first one was a small basic model that lasted over a decade but needed a new cord that was almost as much as it cost new 20ish years ago. We replaced it with a top of the line model and that was around $1500 maybe 8 or so years ago. I want to say the updated version of it is now $1800 which would be $2000, give or take a bit, once sales tax is added. Someone could literally fly to Germany, buy a vacuum, and fly back with the box being checked luggage and it would still be cheaper than buying it here. It’s not tariffs though, it’s been the same price for at least two years with little change.

Former Saint Bernard owner here who now does dog boarding and doggy daycare. First off do not buy a Dyson. I got a Miele canister vacuum and I’m super happy with the purchase. I got the entry level one that was around $500 at the time. My only real complaint is I wish the cord had maybe 10 more feet, but it’s fantastic otherwise.