Triflex HX3 Plus Aqua

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.

I see the appeal of a stick. I have a V15. It’s about 3 yrs old. It’s primary role is for in-between cleans, small messes. Touch-ups. But, if I am going to vac our main living areas or the entire house, I can get the job done a lot faster with my Miele. If I am going to deep clean the carpet, I don’t pre-vac with my V15. I use my Kirby. If I am going to detail a vehicle, Miele. If I am going to use attachments for deep cleaning, Miele.

The generic bags were.... respectfully... trash. Sure the bags automatically unclicking for the newer style gn / fjm weren't a great feature, but the unit ran much cleaner overall, and they hold more dirt. I've seen aftermarket bags burst as well, and have fitment issues, even when installed properly. You also void the warranty when you use aftermarket bags... As far as the pre filters go, those don't need to be changed every 4 bags. When the bags are installed properly, those filters typically stay nearly immaculate. And if a bit of stuff does go on it, you can brush it off pretty easily. Yes, removing it does save costs, not denying that, but is it a big deal... no. I believe the newer canisters do have slightly less dirt capacity, so yes that is a negative. They do look nicer though IMO. The LCD model is for people who want a cool vacuum. If you wanna crap on it, fine, but it's a cool thing that more people than you think will like. In Canada, the prices actually dropped for the canisters. The new equivalent to the C2 Cat and Dog is $50 less, and the new equivalent to the C3 Cat and Dog is $100 less. The bag costs as of now are the same, and have been for 10+ years. If you wanna dump it for a new sebo... totally fine. I own a Sebo D4 personally. But the bag system on the Miele's are better than every Sebo canister, except the D4 model. Even Miele's new smaller bags are still better as they fill more efficiently. Both Sebo and Miele are great vacuums though. Just make sure to get the right attachments.

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.

Miele Triflex if you have lots of carpet and want the best deep cleaning stick vacuum. Otherwise the DuoFlex is less expensive, simpler to use, same if not better build quality (DuoFlex in my opinion is the most solid stick vacuum $ can by and it’s not even close to being the most expensive), great on hardfloor and works fine on carpet / rugs. The Triflex is the top one for carpet and rugs. Miele’s are the easiest stick vacuums to service, hands down. That being said, Sebo just came out with one, I’ll see it for the first time next week. It looks promising. My guess is it’ll be a lighter version of the DuoFlex. Sebo is well known for being a great brand for finding replacement parts.

Samsung jets have poorly made circuit boards that are known to break and replacing it is…. Well good luck unfortunately. They’re fine when they work… If you need a 2nd battery, the Triflex gives that option, or there is the Riccar R65 which is great at its price - can run 2 batteries. TBH, I really haven’t had any complaints with run time from people though. The DuoFlex easily has the best connections as well. Everything about that thing is built good - just wish it had the 2nd battery option though. I give customers deals on just the handheld part, as that can act as a 2nd battery then. It’s priced really well IMO relative to the build quality, so I can still justify the cost personally.

Miele Triflex will be great! Miele DuoFlex feels a bit more solid and is easier to use. I typically recommend the Duoflex due to the ease of use nature, but the triflex is best if you have lots of carpet and / or rugs. If it's just a rug or 2, DuoFlex will be fine. I'd say the DuoFlex provides a little more airspeed, so if it's mostly hardfloor, it will be a bit more forgiving!

If you like cordless vacuums, the riccar R65 is great, the Miele DuoFlex is great (triflex is also great, but the dirt tank could be improved), Sebo has one coming out. These are all better options and more serviceable. Vacuum bags are also easier to come by than replacement filters for bagless vacuums (yes you need to change those). You will never have issues finding a bag for a miele or sebo, and 1 box of bags typically lasts a year (in my apartment, it's more than 2 years). You can also fill you dyson 50 times before filling a bagged Miele or Sebo once. You will also vacuum your whole place better with a plug in vacuum, and capture more fine dust due to the increase in air speed. When you use your dyson on auto, on the most powerful model, it typically has 34cfm, when you use a good plug in, you have 90cfm... big difference. Also, while your busy dealing with the fine dust after emptying the dyson because it's a big poof, I'll just be putting the bagged vacuum away. If you use a Miele C2 side by side any stick vac, it will hardly take you any longer to vacuum a home (and you'll do a better job). Stick vacs are only quicker for quick spills. A lot of your talking points are just the typical bagless marketing stuff, but don't hold much ground when accurately analyzed.

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.

Another vote for Miele. We have the triflex cordless. We've had it about 5 years now, with 3 dogs, a long haired daughter in a 3 story house. It's still going strong. It wasn't cheap to buy but I feel like we've had our money's worth from it. You can make it shorter as well so tou can use it on stairs and in the car so you don't need a separate cleaner for that.

Miele Guard S1 (or maybe S1 Junior) is the smallest Miele, which would fit almost all your descriptions. I would recommend the Triflex battery-powered one, though, as it's quite silent and lasts quite a while.

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)

Pretty much either Miele or Sebo with a powerhead. Any of them. If you really do have wall to wall carpets, a second hand Kirby with a HEPA bag is decent lol

If you’re spending 800 on a Dyson just spend that on a Sebo or Miele and you’re good for 10+ years lol