Complete C2 Hardfloor PowerLine - SFAE0

A bagged Miele canister would be a great option. You’re right, there are a lot of options, and the main difference is what type of flooring they can clean. Canisters with powered floorheads that clean carpet well are the most expensive. Any if the following four models would work for you but I would choose the Guard M1 Parquet XL. It’s a newer design and has a good hard floor tool. Classic C1: Best if you want a proven, no-frills Miele vacuum for mixed floors at a lower price. Guard M1: Better choice if you want updated filters, easier controls, integrated tool storage, and a bit more reach and convenience. — Complete C2 Hardfloor PowerLine: Great choice if you want a traditional mid-range Miele with effective tools and don’t mind the older design. Guard M1 Parquet XL: Better for modern convenience, updated filtration, lighter weight, and especially excellent hard-floor cleaning with a wider head.

I have a few vacuums, one being a Sebo E3 and another is a Miele. I also have a Dyson V8 Absolute and I *absolutely* love it. I’ve had this one for a few years and use it almost daily around the kitchen. I recommend that one. It doesn’t have the digital screen, it’s not super heavy on the wrist, and it cleans well. If it were to break or stop working, I’d buy another one. Worth it.

The Miele C2 Hardfloor actually sounds like the perfect model for both of those spaces. If you find that you’ll have some minimal low pile rugs, grab yourself a turbo head later down the road.

C2 hardfloor looks good it has the turbobrush for carpet. Powerhead not necessary.

If you want to protect your hardwood floors, do yourself a favor and invest in a Miele. I’ve had Dyson, Shark, and other brands, the Miele has had no issues, have had it over 10 years now. I have a C2 Complete canister model and use on mostly hardwood floors.

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 just bought the L1, having had Miele‘s all my life. I am no vacuum nerd, I just needed a new one. I went with the habit. It was on sale a week ago. I only now discovered that the new „TU“ bags are patented and they want me to pay $22 for four bags. These bags are tiny. The first one lasted a week until full. WTF, this thing is pure greed.