AIRBELT K1 KOMFORT

The D4 is the big daddy. The E is the newer design but smaller and convenient for most people. The K1 is the oldest design and a little bit quirkier. The D is probably the best engineered, but unless you need the long cord and the giant bag, the E1 is probably better for most people. The analog slider for suction power on the e1 is the better design. They all use the same motor with 2000hr service life and have the same suction. The k1 allows you to attach a Hepa exhaust filter I believe. There is no appreciable difference between Sebo s class and Hepa (unless you happen to be an electron microscope). The white color is best at hiding scratches. You're buying a Sebo for effectiveness, reliability, repairability and cheap consumables (relative to Miele). They are engineered to just work for decades. The Miele's tend to require maintenance.

A Sebo or Miele canister with a simple suction head. You don't really need a power head unless you have carpet. Sebo: K1 and E1. Miele: C1 PureSuction.

Sebo K1 or K2 would fit your needs and be in your price range. They have a 10 year motor and parts, 7 year labor warranty if you buy from an authorized dealer.

> Sebo BS 460, SEBO Automatic X7. Those are carpet machines, avoid those. Sebo K1 is ok, E1/E2 is better: quieter, larger bag. Get one with the newer Combi floor tool. Some of the cheaper options come with the older, clunkier, COMFORT PRO floor tool. Bagged Miele, Siemens/Bosch units are also good. Depending on how many rugs you have you may want a dedicated parquet tool rather than a switchable hard/soft floor tool. Edit: forgot about the Sebo E3: suction control on the handle is a nice upgrade, but some people complain about the bulkier hose that it comes with.

> The L1 says it has a better handle with power and mode options? The L1 has a handle with inbuilt remote control to be able to reduce suction. Something you can just do with your foot on the M1. Up to you if that's worth it. > Don't know if there exist brushes to remove cat hair from fiber/cloth like pillows and so on? > I hate buying new stuff... Depending on the fabric either the included upholstery tool or a small turbo tool. [Wesselwerk make good ones.](https://www.wessel-werk.com/en/products/turbo-nozzles/pt-160) > Maybe I should just take a trip to Germany and buy a Sebo E3, but then the premium version is the one to get so it will still be €500? I wouldn't get an E3 premium for just a couple of rugs. Either get an E1 with the Kombi floor tool, the cheaper ones in the range come with the older clunkier Combination floor tool. You can't adjust suction with your foot on an E1, so if you don't want to bend down get a €340 E3 Komfort for the better handle, no need to shell out for the premium. The E3 does come with a thicker hose than the E1 which some people find annoying. No personal experience: I've got an E1 and most of my family have Miele machines.

Since you have no "carpet" I would consider the less expensive non powered brush Sebo's too, or maybe a Henry. The canister style shines on maneuverability too, low places, around tables, chairs, etc.

Dealers in person will have better prices than what is listed online. A quick recommendation would be a Sebo Felix, but that might be just above your price range. Sebo, Miele, Lindhaus are all gonna be great. IMO after experiencing the maintenance and the mess of bagless, I am forever a bagged convert. I was first worried I'd be changing bags often, but I find I can get a month + out of a bag, where each 'whole house' clean would equate to 8-10 dyson bin dumps. Full disclosure the machine I recently bought was a Sebo canister.