Miele - Triflex HX1 Facelift Lotus white

Cordless Miele with an extra battery👌

Miele Duoflex HX1 gets generallly positive reviews; in what sh!t country do people hate on Miele? I'm a satisfied owner of three Triflex HX1 but I'd prefer the higher suction of the Triflex HX2

The mieles have small capacity, you'll be emptying them absolutely constantly. Plus it'll need regular filter cleaning. Otherwise the duoflex is pretty good ive heard, of those issue aren't deal breakers. Any long hair in the house? The Henry quick brushbar wraps hair readily and will need regular cleaning. It's bagged which is good, no filters to clean. You should look at the pet model though if you want extra tools. More budget cordless models are not sufficient as someone's only cleaner, especially not with carpets and pets.

First a not on self empty systems. They are sort of a gimmick. Firstly, they usually can do a basic empty of the container but they are not effective at cleaning the internal filters of the stick vac, that still has to be done really regularly yourself. And many self empty systems are themselves bagless, which means you have an additional 2 or 3 filters to clean. Bringing the total maintainence burden up to 2 dust containers, 2 mesh screens, and up to 5 or 6 filters you have to clean every couple weeks yourself! In other words, they're often more trouble than they are worth. Secondly, no cordless vac is going to match the suction and durability of a corded vac. With that in mind, and if you're good with it lasting about 5ish years, here's what I'd look at. Models from LG, including their own self empty model which at least uses bags, so there's nothing to clean on the station. Dyson have a pretty poor reputation for reliability now, but if you can tolerate very poor customer support, models like the v11 are still decent. V8 is a good more budget end choice. Miele duoflex or triflex models are great choices too, better quality than the others I think with good performance, but pricy and with fairly small bin capacity. Avoid no-name or bizzarely named models on Amazon, avoid bissell, hoover, dirt devil, shark, tineco, etc.

Any cordless vac is going to run out of power quickly if used on the higher power modes, that's unavoidable. And of course the lighter weight cordless vacs are going to tend towards having a smaller bin. The miele triflex hx1 also had a removable battery which you could supplement with spares fyi. Avoid jimmy, that's a no-name fake brand with poor quality products and virtually no after sales support. If you're willing to compromise on having a handheld and attachments built in, the Gtech airram range might be a good choice. They perform well, have about 40 minutes runtime with no power settings, just on/off. And because the motor and battery are located in the base, the weight you feel in the hand is low. And they compress the dirt so the bin holds a lot. Either the mk2 or the latest mk3 should work. And separately you could get a handheld only vac for other areas.

We bought a Triflex HX1 about three years ago and while it's okay, it's not nearly the quality we expected from Miele and that would have justified the price.

Paid 150 eur for a slightly used Triflex hx1. Perfect for my 75sqm hardwood floored apartment.

100% miele. We have a triflex HX1 (older model) and it's got us through cleaning up building dirt, dust and crap after building a house extension. Replaced the filter, gave it a clean up and it's still powering through good as new.

I tried it at my local vac shop and it was really nice. It stood balanced on its own like an upright! I was looking for a Sebo canister, but figured I’d try out the Miele stick vacs since I was there anyway.

I know you said you’re looking for a Dyson, but before you buy, I would look at the Miele stick vacs. They are better quality IMO. I have a Triflex HX1 and it’s incredible and at a similar price point. The suction is crazy good and it’s extremely easy to use. It also feels really well made. If you have a Miele dealer near you, stop in and try it out.

Broken record: but a Miele with the Seb228 (clunky, height adjustable probably need #2, no light) or the SEB236 (low profile with light and height adjust). Those are the models of the Miele electro brush. Idt a turbo would survive the litter and those fibers. I have rugs in my bedroom with longer, but thinner fibers and it feels like my bedroom becomes a litter mat in a week if I don't vacuum. My Miele triflex 1 can get it all in a few passes. My Miele with the seb236 gets everything in one pass, two for the worst area. I'm kinda surprised your shark didn't work. Although they're not the best, I've had great experience with the duoclean brush rolls deep cleaning ludicrously long (mine) and fluffy (my brothers) carpets. Any Sebo with their electric brush roll will be good too. I like the feel and features of the Miele more. Either of these bagged models with electro brushes will completely capture the litter and other stuff in your carpets. They'll probably get the dust out of the pads too. Your first bag will fill up very quickly, especially if you're moving to a previously lived-in place (even new carpets shed a lot). If you have the money to buy retail, always buy in store from a dealer and get the homecare models for a better warranty and more attachments. Sebos have better warranties tho. If you really~ have the money, the homecare+/brilliant models are worth it for the convenience. Aiming for the Marin/homecare e model is the ideal value of features and price. But the Kona is the "cheapest" premium Miele carpet experience. All of these come with their premium natural fiber onboard brushes and parquet twister hard floor tool. They also all have the HEPA filters pre installed, which with kitties I think is the best option. The cheapest but still good option would be to find a used Miele quickstep stick vacuum, either one bundled with an electro brush, or you can find the electro brush separately. If you're lucky you can get that for $200. Add the HEPA filter and bags, and it's more like $280. Bags and filters are cheaper for the standard sized Mieles (all Mieles use the same bags, but you want one with the "50" size exhaust, not the "30". The exhaust filters for the quick steps are even more expensive and rare but it's a very cheap machine. For an active home with a cat, just look out for c3/S8 canisters with electro brushes. I've seen them for around $300-500. I think when sucking up cat litter, the ~extra particle capture of the Miele makes a huge difference in the home. Idk if you experience fine litter dust around your home, but even when I used dustier litter, I did not.. notably, my friends with severe cat allergies can also come over after I've vacuumed, and that's great too. Soo many benefits to getting a bagged canister vacuum with the electro head 🙏🏾

Dyson's done good work innovating tiny powerful motors and battery density but considering the competition has caught up, right now their price is a brand image thing. LG and Miele make better cordless vacuums at a similar price point (they're more easily repairable and maintainable) Overall cordlesses aren't made for daily use, especially with more than one person or a pet. There's way too much dust and you can expect around 3 good years from any model. Barely anyone empties bagless machines when they hit the full line, allowing more dust to transit the motor killing it faster. With a bagless, cordless(small) and an animal, esp if one or both of you have long hair or a lot of body hair, you may need to empty that bin halfway per room. If you're willing to drop $400 on a vacuum and looking for quality (and want to buy new) get a bagged, corded canister. Even a mediocre one can last 20 years. The best last for longer especially when maintained. The bags fill every 4ish months, and if you swap your filters every set of bags (usually every year or two) you won't have cat or vacuum smell accumulating. The cords are usually on self-winding reels, and because the motor is in a pod that follows you, there's very little weight on the wrist. Canister also have long hoses and telescoping wands, by design, making cleaning surfaces easier (corners, vents, baseboards, windows, AC units, etc). The nicer/nicest canisters are quieter, more powerful, and filter better than literally any cordless on the market (checkout rtings.com for head to heads, if you'd like). Most cordless vacuums have electrically driven brushes which are good for carpet, but a little dismal for floors. They'll scratch the most delicate floors with their wheels and they'll bulldoze clumps and particles. Best case scenario is you have to hear the droning of the brush and the wheels as you cover every sqft with that 8" head. All canisters are designed for hard floors, the best having articulating tools, without moving parts that can suck up clumps and particles without clogging and allow you to sweep over your floors (like how the Dyson omniglide advertises it can emulate). Cordlesses are meant to be for quick/urgent cleans, however home cleaning is largely regular/preventative. Having a cat myself, I've found the "fantasy" to be a robot vacuum with a real vacuum (for maintenance and deeper cleans). I do own a cordless but I rarely use it (it's a Miele triflex, 1st gen). I have a Miele c3 (S8) canister and a dreame l10s ultra robotthe robot sweeps 3 times a day, mops the cat area daily, and mops the whole place twice a week. I swap its water weekly and swap its bag every 5~ months. I swap my Miele canister bag every 6~ months, but I sometimes clean for my friends and family so that's including their dirt. The business end of my robot certainly gets dirty as it sucks/licks my floors clean daily and I have an elderly cat, but my least favorite part of vacuum maintenance is still cleaning my triflex's pre filter. It's such fine dust and gets everywhere; having a bigger vacuum is necessary for this. A couple with a cat in a one bedroom (also my situation) would probably fill a Miele bag every 6-9 months, thus requiring new bags & filters every 2-3 years. My vacuum's filter timer corroborates this rough estimate. So if you're hard on that $400 price point, and require buying new you're in a bit of a bind for attaining the fantasy, but that's okay! The best place to start is with a bagged, corded canister, then you can wait some time and get a robot later. Then you'll have both and both will have longer lifespans as they care for each other (I'm serious lol). The easiest way to stay in budget is buying this "real" vacuum used. Depending where you are, you can get a $1500 vacuum for <$300 with some patience and hunting. Buying new: go to a vacuum store (with your partner ofc) with Sebo and Miele and try them out. The quality is palpable. At your price point, you can afford the Sebo k2 kombi or Sebo e1(better) or the Miele C1 (hopefully you can get a deal on their homecare model). I prefer Miele because they're quieter, more powerful, and filter better, but they're more expensive and Sebo recently has demonstrated they're more serious about vacuums than Miele is. Miele hasn't changed their builds or practices but no longer offer the 10yr or 7yr warranties like they used to (Sebo still does). Mieles made-in-China machines (the cheaper c1 and c2 machines) still have the German motors and the build is excellent as expected (let's be real, China is the leader rn in quality manufacturing too). If you're buying Miele bags and the sfha50 (full size) filter, Miele bags & filters are cheaper(in the allergy bundle). If you're just using Mieles basic filter included with the bags, Mieles bags & filters are cheaper. If you need the Miele compact HEPA (sfha30), then the Miele bags & filters are more expensive than Sebo. Only buy the xiaomi family of robot vacuums (roborock, dreame, mova) as they're built excellently and are easily repairable. eBay has excellent refurb deals on dreame & roborock, just be patient. And they include warranties! Skip buying new garbage cyclically: get something that lasts once, take care of it, and never have to buy it again 🤷🏾‍♂️ I bought my s8 UniQ (retailed for $1500) from a cleaning company for $300, serviced it myself, and it runs beautifully; now it's a teenager! My parents vacuum is old enough to vote and it runs quieter than mine. Mine certainly shows battle scars but these machines are made to last and made to be taken care of. When you think of a vacuum like a major appliance, the price tag is easily to swallow. They are major and can last longer than many other things. If you have the scratch, and you're gonna be vacuuming justifying $1800 on the Miele homecare+ (or $1100 on the Sebo e3 if you like that better) is a no brainer. Only issue there is making sure your relationship lasts longer than the vacuum 😘🙏🏾💖 as I imagine custody battles over a Miele homecare+ can get ugly.

The "Miele people" (say my name lmao) own cordless vacuums too, so we have a BROADER knowledge than you about vacuums. Yeah the v11 changed my life and perspective about cordless vacuums, so I sucked it up and bought a triflex when it came it. Now my mom doesn't use the v11 (it's too clunky and loud) and I barely use my triflex. Sorry that others have more experience/knowledge than you, but that's how the cookie crumbles bud. Call me in a few years when that thing dies 😘 I'm sure my drinking-age vacuum can save its ass. I have working vacuums older than contributors on this sub, and more experienced contributors have vacuums older than me! It's really worth listening to and learning from what others have to say, rather than thinking about knowledge like we do sports teams.

Long story short: no. Mostly because of cordless, as that mostly scuttles your requirement for asthma care. Most cordlesses are bagless, and one trip emptying that bin and it's game over for your bronchioles depending how bad the asthma is. There's basically only one bagged cordless (Henry quick, so check that out, but it doesn't stand) but it's not really meant for primary use. The Miele cordlesses (triflex), are great for what they are (bagless and cordless) and they stand up, have swappable batteries and work well. Their filtration/dust sequestration will always be worse than a bagged. I love my triflex but I also use it maybe once a month or less because of my corded, bagged Miele. I understand you don't want to compromise but what you describe is impossible with how our technology works rn, just like fusion, solid state batteries, or SC power lines, the technology is not there, and even worse than those technologies I listed, very few are working on what you want. You can get everything you want if you accept a cord or accept dirtier air with a bagless. If cost really isn't an issue then I'd say buy a corded bagged vacuum (not the shark rocket, it's generous to call that a real vacuum) and get a robot for daily maintenance. That's probably the best of both worlds as you don't have to compromise on clean or a cord, you just need two devices to meet your needs. If you've never used a cord reel I'd suggest trying it as well. My robot is absolutely the hardest working member of my household, so maybe a robot is what you're looking for? Good luck! But what you're looking for doesn't exist, unfortunately. And because I'm that girl: the only consumer vacuum in existence that's fully HEPA certified is the Miele c3 with their HEPA filter installed, so make of that what you will. That means not only is its filter hepa, but the machine is fully sealed and certified through testing to not allow more than 99.95% of particles smaller than 2.5 microns through. If you want the best clean available, especially noticeable to asthmatics, a Miele c3 is the only answer. Edit: my personal cleaning peeve is running wheeled things over hard floors, which is extra why im recommending the Miele c3. It's just so grating and demoralizing to hear those damn wheels every fkn pass. And no power/motor head will be as nimble as an articulated hard floor tool. If your space is hard floors, you actually have it a bit easier, as carpets make vacuums more expensive. And getting Miele or Sebos cheapest will still suit your needs. I know i said triflex comes close to what you want, but misses asthma care. I say get a bagged c3 and miss out on cordless but actually have a clean home with a machine that'll last a lifetime and work like new until the day it dies (which may be never with care). My skin is crawling thinking about running my triflex all over my hard floors.

Why? I mean: \- cord = power. You can get power from a battery as well as you get it from your wall. just for a shorter perioid of time. \- Bag = storage. This I just don't see. Why would a bag be better than a plastic container with a filter. "These were only ever intended for quick pickups": it is not advertised like so. I have a Triflex HX1 for 2 years that works as good as my old cord/bag one and still works as good as on the first day. Edit; Its also quite unfair for cordless/bagless vacuums to use dyson as a baseline. Its quite known that dyson vacuums are basically disposable. If you don't leave in a very dirty area or you have two huskys then you don't need a 1000 horsepower motored vacuum cleaner and a bagless/cordless is perfect.

I recommend them, but not for whole-house cleaning. However, they’re incredibly handy for spot cleaning. My two favorites are the Miele Triflex HX2, and the Dyson V15 Detect. The HX2 is sturdier, with tighter tolerances, and its airflow on max speed rivals the V15 and Gen5 Detect. The V15’s laser floor head is amazing, and I’ve grown to love it. I bought the extension hose for it, and use it frequently for touch-up work after detailing a car for brief attachment use. However, it’s also worn down considerably and I don’t see it lasting for much longer, maybe another year or two before needing a new battery. The paint has worn off around the cyclone. I am considering buying an HX2 as a replacement when the time comes, but both are good machines. I think the HX3 is a much better deal when getting a discount on a holiday sale day. I prefer the filtration specs, quality feel, and versatility. It has more airflow than the HX1, which I also have. The HX2 is likely better at carpet cleaning and hard flooring while the Dysons are better with tools. You can get a heavy Dyson discount buying a “Dyson Remanufactured” unit from the Dyson Outlet online. The Miele is significantly easier to disassemble for repairs and service, while the Dyson is much more complex with a ton of screws and cheaply fitting trim.

We have the HX1 and tangles are a huge problem, also the dirt bin is on the smaller side. But nice that it can stand on its own, only one that can do that.

I've had a triflex since 2021. I like it. Haven't tried anything else though. Still works well. I do have a pretty small purse though, and I sometimes run out of battery if I have to use high suction for a while. Only an issue due to husky fur on rugs.

For the most part yes. In my opinion the only two decent cordless vacs are the Miele Triflex and the Riccar one (can’t remember name). Even then, I would recommend a corded canister or even corded upright before I’d recommend a stick vac. In my experience most stick vacs are not made to last longer than a year or maybe two. Just by nature of having a battery they are disposable, and they tend to be cheaply made. You also don’t get the benefits of a bag

The miele / Riccar stick vacs are definitely a step up but still not what i’d consider BIFL. Just the nature of taking batteries kind of limits their lifespan. You can get replacements, but they cost money and aren’t covered under warranty after a period (which is when they die, lol)

Top contenders: Henry Quick, Miele Duoflex or Triflex, Samsung Jet Bespoke AI, 85 or 75. LG A9 Cord Zero, Shark PowerDetect, Shark Vertex Pro. The Henry, Samsung Bespoke AI and Cord Zero A9 all feature a bagged mechanism of some kind which make them hygienically a step above the rest. The Henry is the only cordless that actually has a bag which is unique to this category.

I love my Miele triflex cats and dog

Vorwerk also has a good cordless one. I had the Miele Triflex before and the Vorwerk tops it for me. But it is also even more pricey.

Miele Triflex. H had a Dyson, and the Miele is FAR better.

This. I have C3 for full-on big job clean when necessary and the Miele triflex stick for spot cleaning in between.

99% of all vacuum advice questions especially in this sub will lead back to “Get a Miele or Sebo.” In your case I would look at Miele in particular as they have their own line of cordless vacuums which I feel you could really enjoy, even if others may not recommend them, (if you go this route get a Triflex not a Duoflex). As well as their more budget friendly canisters are incredible for hard floors, a Classic C1 Pure Suction or Turbo Team, or C3 Calima (depending on budget and preference) would all be excellent and enjoyable options.

Cordless stick vacs all suffer from the same problems you describe. Canister vacs can be unwieldy and take some getting used to but they are powerful and the wands are light weight. The OP is leaning toward a stick vac and I stand by my suggestion of the Felix for that reason. The Miele TriFlex is a nice effort but its battery life is not good, the filter needs cleaning often and will clog among other drawbacks. The Henry Quick cordless looks intriguing and would be worth a look into.

We have 2 Miele. A 3 in 1 stick for quick jobs. A bigger canister one for deeper more extensive cleans.

We have 2 currently. A stick (3 in 1 unit) for light duty quick tasks and a canister for bigger jobs. Never an issue with my Miele vacuums. Only ever replaced one Miele and that was because we moved continents and the voltage was different so we sold the old one.

Meile I got the triflex from Canadian tire 24 equal payments. I love it

Just got miele triflex, does not disappoint. Currently 20%off on their website

Same price range, would return that and but the miele. I will say i got mine for 100$ on a liquidation website. But it beats my shark pet detect pro by a mile.

Miele Triflex or bissell air ram all the way! although a cordless vacuum should not be your main vacuum, you’ll want a corded upright/ canister as your main one. cordless vacuums are ment for quick cleanups only.

I love Miele, I have several Mieles but I would caution you about the Miele Triflex. It has an internal filter that is not user acessible and should be replaced once a year (IMO), which makes owning a Triflex more expensive than other cordless vacuums. Performance Reviews did a nice video on the [Miele Triflex Repair](https://youtu.be/W1DtYCmJOyI?si=ggFLMwAqUsLY_KCQ) .

Riccar R65. It’s the best stick vac out there. We owned an LG A9. Nice vac but the power head rollers kept breaking. I got tired of returning them to Costco and they stopped carrying them. I’m not paying $150 for a full power head to replace two $.25 rollers on what should be a $10-20 bottom plate. Dysons we’ve known and used all have triggers that fail eventually and they’re ridiculously overpriced for something that’s no better built or serviceable than the LG we had. Miele makes the triflex but the durability reviews are mixed for an expensive vac and I didn’t love the ergonomics on the one we used. The R65 base model is enough for most, but we bought a complete package for about what we might spend on a Dyson. Comes with three heads for carpet, hard surface and upholstery, plus a secondary battery. IMO, the base model should come with the second battery, or at least the dual charging base. Battery life at least has been plenty for us to spot clean about 1000sqft of hard surface and a flight of carpeted stairs every day. The hard surface roller has been great for that. Keeps any kitchen floor residue off the stairs too.

Miele Triflex and Duo Flex, and the Riccar R65 are fantastic. You can actually get parts for those when they need replacements. Triflex is the best stick vac, the dirt container can be a little fussy but just spend a minute figuring it out and then its fine. DuoFlex is very simple to use and straight up solid. Riccar R65 is arguably the best value at its price.

The Triflex is without question built better. Is it as solid as the DuoFlex - no, the DuoFlex is hands down the most solid feeling stick vac. The benefit of the Triflex though is you can configure it like an upright vacuum to stand on its own, so it’s less prone to falling over. No stick vac is truly as solid as a good plug in vacuum, but if you want the most solid feeling stick vac - DuoFlex is your answer. The DuoFlex is trying to be a solid, easy to use vacuum. Easy to empty, easy to clean, comfortable handle, easy brush roller cleaning. The battery is easily changeable, but it is designed to be used with 1 battery. As far run times goes, as a handvac with no powerhead, it can run for up to an hour, but with a powerhead, it can run for up to 21 minutes. The reason it doesn’t run for longer with a powerhead, is because it doesn’t have a true low power setting. Its version of low, is the equivalent of other stick vacs on a medium / high medium setting. You don’t need to crank it to the high power setting often.

Hey if you’re happy with your Dyson then of course keep using it. Product aside and just looking at the company directly, just so you can see my prospective, Dyson has no issue with falsely advertising their products as they’ve done it for years, and they just don’t give their consumer the respect they deserve from a customer service pov. And to sell a stick vac at $1000 and not even bother to make it in the UK…. Come on, like what is the customer paying for. The parts aren’t solid by any means and the parts they use are cheap to manufacture, they don’t both stocking a lot of parts and they continuously change part fittings… how can I recommend something like that. If we aren’t gonna at all try to have an intelligent conversation and just look at numbers, yes it has the most power…. But ironically the same stat that makes the vacuum look good has also contributed to one of its biggest complaints - the run time at the highest speed is 8 minutes and that number quickly drops as things start to age and clog up. And if you’ve ever fully disassembled one of those and thought “this is a good quality vacuum”…. you’re the 1 person on this planet that thinks that. A Miele Triflex actually works properly at the low power setting, even as the vacuum begins to build up with debris on the filter. The Triflex also tries to deep clean the carpet, dyson vacuums surface scrub. Even there plug in vacuums surface scrub. Dyson doesn’t even both to offer any vacuums with a height adjustable powerhead which is the best feature to have on a powerhead. But to suggest a corded vacuum cannot compete with a Dyson is just pulling paper bag over your head. I mean if you wanna lie to yourself that the Dyson the same or a good enough job then ok go for it, but it doesn’t make it true. And if you want cordless, there’s options that are just straight up better.

Simplicity S67 is the best stick vacuum at that price range hands down. Under heavy use though, no stick vacuum will have a long life span reliably. They are best suited for quick pick ups. The Miele DuoFlex / Triflex when maintained properly have the best odds at lasting a long time. The riccar R65 which is a step up from the simplcity S67 is another great stick vacuum.

The Miele triflex isn't really good either though. They don't seem to hold up at all. Lots of complaints about them shitting the bed and being cost prohibitive to have repaired. Would 100% recommend an lg cord zero over them just because you can get those for almost half the price if you catch a good sale

Miele. But if you think Dyson's are too much $$, you obviously want " The best and the cheapest"

We upgraded from a Dyson to a Miele. Night and day

Well,I did it. I walked into a vacuum cleaner store and repair shop just to see this Sebo upright people refer to. I had already ordered a Kenmore BU4050 based on reviews although I have never seen one. I've been through every vacuum type imaginable in the last - ahem - 40 years. Starting with Electrolux canister on glider rails, a family hand-me-down. Dirt Devil tiny little canister. Hoover upright, Sanitaire commercial upright, Miele stick vac with removable handheld dustbuster thing, Miele canister. Had a Dyson V5 for when the canister was too heavy to pull out. Shark Navigator Pet upright - nimble, easy to use, went under bed - I liked it for a long time but slider for floor type change got stuck and it all those plastic parts got a little rickety. I learned: While cordless is quick and easy, it's also weak suction. Sanitair upright cleaned well on carpet but no accessories. Dysons are pretty colored plastic but all marketing, hurts my wrist, went through 2 batteries, just top heavy, and poor suction. Miele corded stick vacuum had very strong suction but was too heavy and center of mass is midway up so awkward unless you are very strong and was not self standing. Miele canister is great but all those accessories take up a lot of space and I'm over moving canisters around and banging the wall. Bagless was good as a novelty but so messy - the vacuum itself attracted dust and emptying always led to some dust on me. So I wanted a bagged, corded, self-standing, upright that had a low center of gravity, was nimble, no too heavy, and could go under the bed. Even though the sales guy was enthusiastic and informative but not pushy, the Sebo Felix sold itself. I bought the Sebo Felix even though I wasn't going there to buy, just see it. It does every thing I want and is much quieter. 10 year warranty, locally serviced by "Onyx" dealer \[that's what they call official dealers\], give loaner vacs if it takes more than 3 days. The store has been there 26 years, first the father and now the son owns it. They repair every brand of vacuum but only sell Sebo, Miele, and some in-the-wall systems. When I think of all the money I've spend on vacuums .... The good ones were Electrolux, Miele, Sanitaire, and for a while the Shark impressed me. Now I hope the Sebo will be my last vacuum. $700 US, price goes up $200 on September 25 due to tariffs. Dealer said he's sold 17 of them this month from special orders I will return the Kenmore BU4050 unopened when it arrives.

I wish it had a powered head. I never had one. That is the only drawback but I never had wall to wall carpeting to justify the upgrade. And its suction is so powerful it works wonders on our area rugs and wood floors.

I will say we bought a Miele cordless vac 4 years ago because my wife wanted something better for use on the steps. It was amazing when we first got it as it had a powered head and great suction. Unfortunately It has been to repair 2 or 3 times already and they still have not fixed it. I am currently trying to get a refund since I paid for a extended warranty through the retailer. Also to rub salt in the wound: cordless was \~3x the cost of the shown canister. So not all Miele products are the same or that model was rushed to production to compete against the Dyson craze. They did come out quickly with a updated model 6 months after I bought it.

Search on youtube Vacuum Wars if you live in NA. Those are good honest reviews. Otherwise, I'd steer away from Dyson, they work but half the price is brand. Sharks are fine but feel plastic. Personally recommend Bosch, Miele and Philips vacuums, they are and look sturdy (I own both in Miele and Philips in different homes) and probably all those related to power tools are similar. You should check what is available in NA.

Miele makes an awesome cordless. I have had ours for 5 years. I broke a part and their customer service team helped me find the part and shipped it to me at no charge. If it ever breaks I will be replacing it with their newest model. I have their corded vacuum too, and I never use it because the cordless one kicks ass

I have a cordless Miele that I love!

Miele are fantastic. I have both the canister vacuum and the stick version. The cannister version would suck a football from over the garden wall .....

I have a normal Miele hoover and also a miele stick vacuum. They are by far the best hoovers. I have tried my housemates dyaon stick and it's nowhere near as good as my miele stick. I have 4 cats and wooden floors.......effortless cleaning. I like the stick vacuum for ease of use and also it's easier on my back.

My miele one is fantastic.

My cordless Miele is very convenient. No compromise. Fwiw.

Cordless Miele is worse compared to cordless Dyson. I have both.

The Miele in Canada have 5 year warranty, the best of all cordless, so I certainly recommend looking at them. The battery is 2 years warranty it can be replaced . No matter what you will have to do maintenance, cleaning filters , emptying it out There are some duoflex in Costco for $449 I suggest that if price is a concern the battery is not a cartridge but can be replaced still Also note that length of warranty mean more than replacing the battery, if the machine fails after a year (which is most cordless warranty) then who cares about the battery as you have a useless machine now Lastly as others have pointed out if you want maintenance free a bagged vacuum that’s plug in will last you longer and be easier to deal with Again Costco has the Miele guard l1 cat and dog an although it’s an air turbo brush it’s a great machine for the price and still has a 5 year warranty and 7 years on the motor

Sounds like you are on the right path. For what it's worth, we have loved our miele's. We have both a floor canister that stays on the lower level and a rechargeable stick for everywhere else.

We got a stick vacuum Miele and I would not recommend for the price. While the suction is good, the batteries do not last longer than 10 minutes and the hardwood to carpet sensor is constantly breaking. I am not impressed for the high price tag. We also have the Shark navigator for our bigger vacuum and I love it. It’s seen four dogs over 6 years and is still going strong.

I got a used Miele stick and it works pretty well

I have a Miele stick vac because I worked there and I love it more than the other stick vacs I got. They are technical and can be temperamental so I always recommend taking it in for servicing. They’re not just $30 vacuums from Kmart. That being said, stick vacs suck for pet hair. That’s just a fact. I’d personally still recommend a Miele bagged vacuum because they’re good and they spend a lot of money making them good. (Disclaimer: an an ex employee, do not buy the dishwashers if you live in a humid state and do not buy the coffee machines if you live in rural areas)

Dyson’s are manufactured in a way that prevents most repairs. The vacuum repairman told me to get the Miele stick because it can be repaired. I love it.

We have a tried a few different vacuums and we have settled on a miele stick vacuum (one of the few that doesn't get too clogged and has a decent warranty) PLUS one of those old school mechanical push sweepers (the type your grandma had). The push sweeper picks up all the large stuff without clogging and the miele gets the small stuff, hair and dust.

Any Sebo Machine, or any of the Miele machines that have a power brush head would be a good bet. The Dyson machines are not at all bifl, they are cheaply built disposable vacuums, not recommended at all 

I love the Meile vacuum cleaners! The suction is unparalleled; bring it outside to vacuum my vehicles bc they are so great. I take both vacuums for cleaning once a year and they have lasted over 15 years.

Inaccurate. Meile is the best and it it an objective fact. Ask any vacuum nerd.

i buy vacuums constantly for work. dyson is hands down the worst value. i'd say i put a 5 year beating on a vacuum in about 6 months. you'll find shark and meile to be the best value at each end of the price point.

I own a cleaning business and have had as many as 3 labs at once and only use a shark pro model.I had a meile for when my daughter lived at home because she was allergic to dogs.If you have anyone with allergies then the Meile is the way to go. If you just want max suction for dog hair get the shark rotator models,not navigator

Love ours. We have the Cat & Dog. There is a learning curve to all the settings but once you get that down, it's pretty painless. It's over ten pounds lighter than our old Orec canister and it fixed the traffic wear patterns in our bedroom carpet. I was going to file a complaint about the carpeting until we got the Meile. Now I know the old Orec wasn't cleaning worth a \*\*\*\*.

Doesn’t exist. If it is powerful, it will work for one month and never the same again. An old royal hotel vac, Electrolux, or meile are what actually work in my experience.