Compact C2 Cat & Dog PowerLine SDBB4

Had a cordless shark and it was crap. Replaced with the Miele C2 (cat and dog version) and I have never had a hoover like it. It is fantastic. I would rate it higher than the Henry and as it is a bit smaller it gets caught up a bit less and easier getting up and down stairs. For hoover bags just buy the cheaper Amazon equivalent. But if it must be out of those 2 I would go with hazza.

Went from a shark cordless to a Miele C2 and never looked back.

At first I was like nah I'm not paying for bags every 5 minutes bla bla bla... Amazon do an exact replica for a fraction of the cost. And the suction is just constant. The shark needed dismantling every 7 minutes to unclog something or other and I was constantly wondering if it was always like this or has it gotten worse. If the Miele breaks for any reason, I'll be replacing it with another one.

With the Miele C2 (alot less than 600 quid) you push the button on the back and the cord wraps up for you. Just putting it out there

Miele compact C2 cat & dog. Around $400 when it's on special at briscoes but my god it's worth it. Have been through too many cheapy and not so cheap bagless, including Dyson and I wont do it again.

Why the need for two vacuums though? What need will a stick vacuum fill? Miele C2 cat and dog, $500 from briscoes picks up every last bit of pet hair out of the carpet and is very quiet. Bagless vacuums just spread dust and allergens all over the show.

I’m ready for the hate I guess, I have a Miele C2 Cat & Dog. It was around £270 here in the UK and I’ve had to have it repaired twice, once for a wiring fault and second for the cord rewind not working despite being kept clean. On the other hand I bought my Dyson V11 in 2019, it had a new battery which was free of charge from Dyson in 2022 and has not had a single issue. The Miele does not have a powered brush roll, and when I was buying it NO Miele models had one available in the UK market, they are all air turbine powered meaning on thick carpet the brush roll does not spin. The Dyson visibly clears the floors, the mini powered roller is great for stairs and honestly I’ve not seen anything comparable to it.

You will need an electric powered brush model if you have carpet. We bought a Miele canister model from Costco and it's a beast. r/vacuumcleaners is where you should be heading next. Also if you have a local vacuum repair shop - go there and they will hook you up as well. They aren't trying to push unreliable not great value big name brands like Dyson and might have refurbished options within your budget. They rely on their reputation to stay in business (unlike big box stores)

>The Miele with the powered brush is like 900+.. [You can get a C2 canister version at Costco for $700 CAD ($500)](https://www.costco.ca/miele-compact-c2-cat-%2526-dog-canister-vacuum.product.100568711.html). For low-medium pile carpet, it's a great option and should last a decade+ with proper care regular servicing. Also see comment above about visiting a vacuum repair shop to see what they have for refurbished models. You do not have to purchase something new for it to last a long time.

Same, getting a miele bag vac was such a gamechanger.

Go miele. You won't go back. We have a miele c2 and I've never experienced a more powerful, capable vacuum. Also since it's a bag vac it's incredibly easy to repair. Stay away from the more common brands like Dyson, vax, and shark. They're all different flavours of meh. Henry is fine but not great for doing your whole house, they're very heavy and unwieldy.

The assertion that they "got rid of the pre motor filter" is just...wrong though? The S1 and M1 use the same fabric type pre motor filter that has been used in the C series. The L1 has admittedly got rid of that in favour of a mesh, but it's wrong to say they've all lost the pre motor filter. Also it's only the L1 that has the display. If you don't like/want/need it, the M1 and S1 are available. The new bags fix the issue that was there with the C series of people not seating the bag properly when closing the bag compartment. And really why would anyone want to be using generic third party bags anyway when you've invested in a premium vacuum? I bought some once for my C2 compact and they were crap compared to the official Miele bags. Not saying that Miele are beyond criticism at all, but I think it's fair to actually be reasonable with ones criticism. This having been said when my C2 dies I'll be getting a Sebo because I would like a powered head.

I have a bagged Miele cylinder as my main vacuum and a cordless bagless stick as a daily run around/quick pick up machine. There's no way the bagless stick could ever serve as my main vacuum. The Miele serves as a regular vacuum, DIY clean up machine, duster etc...has served me well for 9 years now and just keeps going and going. I cannot imagine the cordless stick I have lasting anything like as long - it's already feeling rickety and creaky after less than a year and I take good care of it. If you can afford it - Bagged corded vacuum for your main vacuum, cordless stick for a secondary run around.

I never understood the point about lightness, the part I'm carrying with a Miele C2 traditional vacuum is lighter than our previous Dyson V8 cordless. Most of the machine is on the floor and therefore not being carried, I feel like my arms get less tired now than they used to.