My 16 year old Miele is going strong. Always used authentic bags and filters and once had to have the shop clean the cord retractor mechanism. Otherwise no issues.
The problem is that the batteries in the vacuum cleaner work like in a telephone, after some time they are to be replaced. So I prefer the cable because I can vacuum the whole house, not one floor quickly.
Battery powered vacuum is good for quickly cleaning up a mess, but if you want to actually vacuum properly and especially your whole house you need a corded one
One thing to note - Batteries always deteriate. Anything with a battery is going to fail within 5 years. If they can be repaired easily, thats a bonus. Philips trimmers for example super glue their batteries to the motherboard making them impossible to replace. Once the battery is dead, your trimmer is dead too regardless of how much you've used it. Some companies do this as a secret planned obsolescence strategy so you go buy a new device.
I love my Miele cylinder vac. It doesn't use a lot of energy. It has great suction power. It is fairly quiet for a vacuum cleaner. It has a bag that is useful for people who might have allergies. You don't necessarily want to be cleaning out those Dyson containers all the time. I think it is better to have everything you hovered in a nice bag that self-locks so you don't need to deal with all that, come into any contact with it or be breathing it in. The Dyson cleaners might be powerful and great for a lot of people but they have their downsides. Being bagless I think is a big downside. The size of their vacuum cleaners and especially their weight of them are not the best especially if you are cleaning stairs. If anything ever goes wrong with your Dyson good look getting it repaired and having the replacement parts you need for it at a reasonable price. You can't beat Miele and German-made products for the home in my view especially vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and washing machines.
I will say my 10 year old Miele S1 (if I recall the model correctly) upright has been a beast since day one and remains so to this day. While a bag collection system might seem to be bothersome for some folks, I 100% prefer it over the dusty dumping of canisters frequently. I would estimate a single collection bag holds the equivalent to 25 or more canister dumps. I may change the bag every month or so at most. It can completely pack the bag like a brick and the weight to match. I have used varies other vacuums that friends and family try to convince me over with. My test is simple, I have a black carpet in my theater room and a white cat the Miele just cant seem to be beat by the offerings I have tried for this test. I originally went with it due to the heavy hospital use of this vacuum for both HEPA and heavy use. Zero issues. No tools needed to disassemble the thing into 20 parts if ever needed. Really can't say enough good about it. Only drawback is the wand is a rather unwieldy to use at times as it requires a second hand on the vacuum to prevent it from tumbling over. Minor complaint for all work it puts in.
Miele for sure on mattress, just due to the form factor of most of their canister vacuums. Dust mites exist in numerous locations. So I would say they both have their pros / cons when it comes dust in general.
debating between the Dyson V12 and MIELE Boost CX1 Bagless, any suggestions? prefer cordless, but also don't want to have to clean all the attachments, but do love the laser on V12, but hearing the battery is not that good.. decisions.
I'd opt for the V12, mostly because I'm not as familiar with Miele's cordless vacuums. I don't doubt they are good, but usually safer to go with what I know.
You should used a bagged vacuum, the bags last a ton of time and it filters the air better, and not only that disposal of the empty bags does not reintroduce particles into the air.
We don't sell anything directly. But we do use referral links (in the descriptions and on our website). When you use those to buy something we may earn a commission on the sale.
You didn’t connect the handle on the wand of the Dyson Canister. With the handle there’s a air suction adjustment trigger to release some suction for larger debris pick up.
I have 30 very messy caged Parakeets in my Kitchen Nook area (only place w/o carpets). Their dander, feathers, and seed spillage is a daily chore, not to mention their ongoing bowl movements. My floored kitchen nook is always a mess, no matter how much I clean. Right now, for last 5 years, I have used a ShopVac and Kirby Attachments to clean their mess. I also steam clean my carpets a lot with a Hoover. My returned water is always so dirty, and lots of seeds and dander that my Kirby Vacuum didn't suck up off carpets. So I fear the KIRBY just can't keep up anymore. (It's not old, just bought June 2020.) Just heard about Miele on RUclips, and I am interested in them. Just wondering which one suits me. I either want C2 or C3 with Carpet LED roller attachment. Do I really need Brilliant? Can I be happy with C3 Soft Carpet? What do you think? Brigitte in Tulsa Oklahoma Age 65.
We haven't tested the C2 or C3 models, only the C1. But even the C1 we found to be an amazing machine. I have no doubt that the C2 and C3 would be equal to or better. If your mostly cleaning hard surfaces, I'd just get the C1 Classic - amzn.to/2XwqdKT If you want to do both carpets and hard surfaces I'd choose one with a motor brushroll, C1 Classic Turbo is an option - amzn.to/3bsaO6u As is the C2 Electro+ amzn.to/2LKz0pG
@@BrigitteCoffman You're welcome! And no, you still have a lengthy warranty. C1 Classic and Classic Turbo include a 7 year warranty. Looks like it's a 2 year warranty on the C2.
You're really hard to go wrong with either one. I think it's really a choice between form factor. Would you rather have canister or upright? In terms of cleaning performance, usability, and longevity, I have no complaints or doubts on either of these models.
How many commercials / adverts have you seen recently for Miele? Dyson pays millions for advertising / marketing and guess who is paying the bill for that? If you have allergies Miele is hands down your best option full stop. If dust does not bother you look for Dyson, you can typically find them on sale somewhere at some point. However, Miele is extremely hard to find outside of their set price range. If you are in America you will will pay a premium for Miele vs the EU / Asia. It's kind of a racket as my same model Miele costs less than 1/2 in Europe vs here in America.
I didn't like this review very much, i am sorry. The Miele CX1 seems pretty much the same than the Dyson Big Ball Canister. But I have no clue - which one is better? Which cleans better, which has more suction power, which is queter?
Sorry...you're right though, it could definitely be better. This is one of our our earliest videos. Our newer stuff is much higher quality than what we did here.
Air watts is a measure of suction power based on CFM and wattage. It's fairly common among many brands, though some do still avoid using it. More air watts = more suction power
Between Miele and Dyson? It will be one of the Dyson cordless vacuums on low power. I've not tested the cordless Miele vacuums, but same applies there. Cordless vacuums with variable power are generally quieter compared to corded uprights.
@@amunkhufu No problem. Sorry I don't have better info. If I had to guess...and bear in mind this is entirely subjective, but at least based on the comparative performance of other vacuums that I do know the AW rating for...I would estimate the Miele is somewhere in the 230-260 AW range.
There’s a 8 year old Dyson at work and it sucks poorly. I feel like we need to buy new filters and a new battery. But will that stop it from over heating and shutting off?
Straight suction vacuums are generally very poor for deep down dust and grit extraction in everyday use. Putting rice or salt on the carpets still isn't representative of general use. I find hair turn into small tiny balls of debris that get pushed around on carpets before enough passes eventually picks them up, vs powerhead which usually pick everything up in one pass. Id go for the Dyson's due to performance and easy of use with the V11 series vacuums. Mieles upright has been discontinued in the UK at least, and dint prove as popular nor as good as many imagine. Very difficult machine to work on and small parts in the cleaner head were prone to failing. Also, only the C3 Complete has a power-head, the others have air-driven heads which are of course better on carpets than straight suction novels, but not a patch on electric motor-assisted units.
Not always the case, I'd personally never go for the Dyson because 200 airwatts is very pathetic for a vacuum cleaner. I've used many canister Dyson vacuums and almost all of them are weak compared to a bagged vacuum cleaner. A Miele with a airdriven turbo nozzle would do far better than ANY Dyson vacuum cleaner
Though Miele machines are so expensive in the US compared to in European countries - a classic C1 in America costs $350 iirc, but costs just £150 in the UK, for example
Great video bagles proven you got do more vacuum with it yet I had bagles for 17 years and bagles has caused me have health problems and am done with bagles am back with a bagged vacuum cleaner yet bagged vacuum cleaners proven they are 100% better on health
wanting a canister style, have had dyson ball years ago (died) but never have had miele other than their dishwashwer but have always considered it, I do love and miss the upholstery tool that is powered and really works vs those that are worthless and just have "teeth" or that red thing that men's clothing brushes have, that is my ultimate tool I desire. Not sure Meile's have???? Know you are branching out with your reviews so in hopes you had more help now with further exposure. Doesn't have to be Dyson or Miele if you know a better. Thanks in advance
because you'll have the dyson batteries sitting on a charger 24/7 when not in use, they will need to be replaced YEARLY if you need more than 10-15mins of vacuum time
Miele has the advantage of not coming with the inconvenience of added Brexit. It wins on this in all categories and at all price points. I’m afraid that dyson, the notorious Singapore vacuum manufacturer, can’t hope to match the non-Brexit convenience of the Miele and therefore can only be recommended for weirdos and cosplay Victorian industrialists. Get a Miele
My thoughts exactly. This is such an aggressively specific comment. As an American I think I'll just buy whatever one makes the most sense for my home.
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The best Miele vs Dyson video I’ve ever seen. It really explains with integrity and it is not biased like many other videos I’ve seen so far.
Thanks so much!
My 16 year old Miele is going strong. Always used authentic bags and filters and once had to have the shop clean the cord retractor mechanism. Otherwise no issues.
That's a very impressive life.
The problem is that the batteries in the vacuum cleaner work like in a telephone, after some time they are to be replaced. So I prefer the cable because I can vacuum the whole house, not one floor quickly.
I agree. For me it doesn't make sense to have it be battery powered.
Battery powered vacuum is good for quickly cleaning up a mess, but if you want to actually vacuum properly and especially your whole house you need a corded one
One thing to note - Batteries always deteriate. Anything with a battery is going to fail within 5 years. If they can be repaired easily, thats a bonus. Philips trimmers for example super glue their batteries to the motherboard making them impossible to replace. Once the battery is dead, your trimmer is dead too regardless of how much you've used it. Some companies do this as a secret planned obsolescence strategy so you go buy a new device.
Hi. Is there a possibility to compare miele c3 electro head with dyson for best carpet cleaning performance.!
It would be pretty far down our list, but I will add it!
I love my Miele cylinder vac. It doesn't use a lot of energy. It has great suction power. It is fairly quiet for a vacuum cleaner. It has a bag that is useful for people who might have allergies. You don't necessarily want to be cleaning out those Dyson containers all the time. I think it is better to have everything you hovered in a nice bag that self-locks so you don't need to deal with all that, come into any contact with it or be breathing it in. The Dyson cleaners might be powerful and great for a lot of people but they have their downsides. Being bagless I think is a big downside. The size of their vacuum cleaners and especially their weight of them are not the best especially if you are cleaning stairs. If anything ever goes wrong with your Dyson good look getting it repaired and having the replacement parts you need for it at a reasonable price. You can't beat Miele and German-made products for the home in my view especially vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and washing machines.
Hmm, "German Made" ???? Check again, Miele is making some of the vacuum cleaners in China….
I will say my 10 year old Miele S1 (if I recall the model correctly) upright has been a beast since day one and remains so to this day. While a bag collection system might seem to be bothersome for some folks, I 100% prefer it over the dusty dumping of canisters frequently. I would estimate a single collection bag holds the equivalent to 25 or more canister dumps. I may change the bag every month or so at most. It can completely pack the bag like a brick and the weight to match. I have used varies other vacuums that friends and family try to convince me over with. My test is simple, I have a black carpet in my theater room and a white cat the Miele just cant seem to be beat by the offerings I have tried for this test. I originally went with it due to the heavy hospital use of this vacuum for both HEPA and heavy use. Zero issues. No tools needed to disassemble the thing into 20 parts if ever needed. Really can't say enough good about it. Only drawback is the wand is a rather unwieldy to use at times as it requires a second hand on the vacuum to prevent it from tumbling over. Minor complaint for all work it puts in.
Picked my Dyson Ball Animal immediately after picking up my little Lab pup. 11.5 years later any they are both still amazing!
Wow, that's quite an impressive life for a vacuum! Glad to hear it's done well.
Hi.... Miele classic c1 turbo does hair stuck in brissels during vacuuming carpets or hardwood floors??
Unfortunately, we did not test the Turbo version.
which is better for cleaning mattress and getting ride of dust mites?
Miele for sure on mattress, just due to the form factor of most of their canister vacuums.
Dust mites exist in numerous locations. So I would say they both have their pros / cons when it comes dust in general.
debating between the Dyson V12 and MIELE Boost CX1 Bagless, any suggestions? prefer cordless, but also don't want to have to clean all the attachments, but do love the laser on V12, but hearing the battery is not that good.. decisions.
I'd opt for the V12, mostly because I'm not as familiar with Miele's cordless vacuums.
I don't doubt they are good, but usually safer to go with what I know.
You should used a bagged vacuum, the bags last a ton of time and it filters the air better, and not only that disposal of the empty bags does not reintroduce particles into the air.
I absolutely love my Miele but there are some Dyson attachments that I would love to use. Is there an adapter so I can use Dyson to Miele attachments?
None that I am aware of
I think I know the answer but wanted to ask in case to repay in some way for your help: do you sell them?
We don't sell anything directly.
But we do use referral links (in the descriptions and on our website). When you use those to buy something we may earn a commission on the sale.
You didn’t connect the handle on the wand of the Dyson Canister. With the handle there’s a air suction adjustment trigger to release some suction for larger debris pick up.
I have 30 very messy caged Parakeets in my Kitchen Nook area (only place w/o carpets). Their dander, feathers, and seed spillage is a daily chore, not to mention their ongoing bowl movements. My floored kitchen nook is always a mess, no matter how much I clean. Right now, for last 5 years, I have used a ShopVac and Kirby Attachments to clean their mess.
I also steam clean my carpets a lot with a Hoover. My returned water is always so dirty, and lots of seeds and dander that my Kirby Vacuum didn't suck up off carpets. So I fear the KIRBY just can't keep up anymore. (It's not old, just bought June 2020.)
Just heard about Miele on RUclips, and I am interested in them. Just wondering which one suits me. I either want C2 or C3 with Carpet LED roller attachment. Do I really need Brilliant? Can I be happy with C3 Soft Carpet? What do you think? Brigitte in Tulsa Oklahoma Age 65.
We haven't tested the C2 or C3 models, only the C1. But even the C1 we found to be an amazing machine. I have no doubt that the C2 and C3 would be equal to or better.
If your mostly cleaning hard surfaces, I'd just get the C1 Classic - amzn.to/2XwqdKT
If you want to do both carpets and hard surfaces I'd choose one with a motor brushroll, C1 Classic Turbo is an option - amzn.to/3bsaO6u
As is the C2 Electro+ amzn.to/2LKz0pG
@@ModernCastle Thank you😃 SO MUCH!!! However if I buy Amazon, I loose 5 year warranty? Right?
@@BrigitteCoffman You're welcome!
And no, you still have a lengthy warranty.
C1 Classic and Classic Turbo include a 7 year warranty.
Looks like it's a 2 year warranty on the C2.
@@ModernCastle Guess salesperson looses commission and lie about the lost warranty.
@@BrigitteCoffman Yeah...that's a weird one to lie about. I mean, it says so right on the product page what the warranty terms are.
How do these compare to the Bissell?
Significantly better
Every Bissell I've tested thus far has been mediocre at best
what about noise levels for Miele vacuums?
Unfortunately, that's something we didn't test her, but if / when we do an update we'll make sure we cover that.
Miele cx1 blizzard or dyson animal 2 ??? Can't decide 😕
You're really hard to go wrong with either one.
I think it's really a choice between form factor. Would you rather have canister or upright?
In terms of cleaning performance, usability, and longevity, I have no complaints or doubts on either of these models.
Canister 👍🏻
@@pelemasa2516 Miele the easy choice then
@@ModernCastle thanks 😊
@@pelemasa2516 you're welcome
How many commercials / adverts have you seen recently for Miele? Dyson pays millions for advertising / marketing and guess who is paying the bill for that? If you have allergies Miele is hands down your best option full stop. If dust does not bother you look for Dyson, you can typically find them on sale somewhere at some point. However, Miele is extremely hard to find outside of their set price range. If you are in America you will will pay a premium for Miele vs the EU / Asia. It's kind of a racket as my same model Miele costs less than 1/2 in Europe vs here in America.
I LOVE my Miele!
I didn't like this review very much, i am sorry. The Miele CX1 seems pretty much the same than the Dyson Big Ball Canister. But I have no clue - which one is better? Which cleans better, which has more suction power, which is queter?
Sorry...you're right though, it could definitely be better. This is one of our our earliest videos. Our newer stuff is much higher quality than what we did here.
Exceptionally good (thorough) review. THANK YOU.
You're too kind! Thanks very much :)
I'd love to hear your thoughts about how the Miele C3 performs vs the ball animal 3.
I haven't tested the C3 yet, but if / when we do I will definitely create updated videos and comparisons for it.
"Air watts of suction power" what does that mean? What happened to CFM?
Air watts is a measure of suction power based on CFM and wattage. It's fairly common among many brands, though some do still avoid using it.
More air watts = more suction power
I want to know which vacuum is the quietest.
Between Miele and Dyson?
It will be one of the Dyson cordless vacuums on low power.
I've not tested the cordless Miele vacuums, but same applies there. Cordless vacuums with variable power are generally quieter compared to corded uprights.
How do you turn it on?!
The Miele? Big black button on the base of the unit.
Or something else?
Great video! What is the suction power of Miele Classic C1 (the air watts)?
Unfortunately, Miele doesn't provide suction power in air watts and we don't have the equipment needed to test it.
@@ModernCastle I spent like 4 hours trying to find this piece of info, but failed :) I see now why. Thanks for the response.
@@amunkhufu No problem. Sorry I don't have better info.
If I had to guess...and bear in mind this is entirely subjective, but at least based on the comparative performance of other vacuums that I do know the AW rating for...I would estimate the Miele is somewhere in the 230-260 AW range.
@@ModernCastle Much appreciated! This will help me make the purchase decision.
@@amunkhufu My pleasure
There’s a 8 year old Dyson at work and it sucks poorly. I feel like we need to buy new filters and a new battery. But will that stop it from over heating and shutting off?
That should make a big difference, yes.
Overheating issues can be caused by old filters that need replacing or even the battery itself.
@@ModernCastle thanks for the co-sign. Hair cut looks great, happy New Year! 🎊
@@Garconbleu Thanks! Happy new year to you also
Straight suction vacuums are generally very poor for deep down dust and grit extraction in everyday use. Putting rice or salt on the carpets still isn't representative of general use. I find hair turn into small tiny balls of debris that get pushed around on carpets before enough passes eventually picks them up, vs powerhead which usually pick everything up in one pass. Id go for the Dyson's due to performance and easy of use with the V11 series vacuums. Mieles upright has been discontinued in the UK at least, and dint prove as popular nor as good as many imagine. Very difficult machine to work on and small parts in the cleaner head were prone to failing. Also, only the C3 Complete has a power-head, the others have air-driven heads which are of course better on carpets than straight suction novels, but not a patch on electric motor-assisted units.
What do you think of the Rainbow vacuums?
Not always the case, I'd personally never go for the Dyson because 200 airwatts is very pathetic for a vacuum cleaner. I've used many canister Dyson vacuums and almost all of them are weak compared to a bagged vacuum cleaner. A Miele with a airdriven turbo nozzle would do far better than ANY Dyson vacuum cleaner
Dyson is not worth the money AT ALL, there are many cheaper and more efficient vacuum cleaners out there than Dysons.
Awesome review - thanks. Have you done any comparison of the Miele to Kenmore?
Thank you!
Unfortunately, we have not.
I have the meile c3 complete powerline total comefort and it is a dream. No regrets. Pretty cheap as well for its performance.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Though Miele machines are so expensive in the US compared to in European countries - a classic C1 in America costs $350 iirc, but costs just £150 in the UK, for example
@@grassytramtracks The C-1 is made in China… The bags sell for $29.99 for a package of 4….
Great video bagles proven you got do more vacuum with it yet I had bagles for 17 years and bagles has caused me have health problems and am done with bagles am back with a bagged vacuum cleaner yet bagged vacuum cleaners proven they are 100% better on health
wanting a canister style, have had dyson ball years ago (died) but never have had miele other than their dishwashwer but have always considered it, I do love and miss the upholstery tool that is powered and really works vs those that are worthless and just have "teeth" or that red thing that men's clothing brushes have, that is my ultimate tool I desire. Not sure Meile's have???? Know you are branching out with your reviews so in hopes you had more help now with further exposure. Doesn't have to be Dyson or Miele if you know a better. Thanks in advance
Miele C1 Turbo is what you're looking for - amzn.to/3IbHqiu
Canister, bagged, and a powered rotation brushroll
@@ModernCastle what help! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
@@cameronfeezee4989 You're very welcome!
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@@ModernCastle And "made in China"…..
Miele kicks the shit out the Dyson junk.
I prefer my dyson. The Miele didn’t suction cat hair as well
I have a dyson DC40 erp upright vacuum
But you didn't declare which is best!
Miele = Best canisters
Dyson = Best cordless, best stick, and best upright
Both terrible at robot vacuums
@@ModernCastle Perfect. All I need to know. Thank you!
@@nickgrecian8528 You're welcome!
because you'll have the dyson batteries sitting on a charger 24/7 when not in use, they will need to be replaced YEARLY if you need more than 10-15mins of vacuum time
That simply is untrue.
If you want something that will last you 15+ years get a Miele
Very nice
Thank you!
Don’t forget SEBO
Yes, Sebo is very good and unlike Miele they are not being made in China !!!!
1st!
Miele has the advantage of not coming with the inconvenience of added Brexit. It wins on this in all categories and at all price points. I’m afraid that dyson, the notorious Singapore vacuum manufacturer, can’t hope to match the non-Brexit convenience of the Miele and therefore can only be recommended for weirdos and cosplay Victorian industrialists.
Get a Miele
Someone’s mad about Brexit.
My thoughts exactly. This is such an aggressively specific comment. As an American I think I'll just buy whatever one makes the most sense for my home.