Best Miele Vacuum Cleaners

Canister vacuums are the bread and butter of the current Miele vacuum lineup. Because of this, you’ll find that some of the best features and most useful tools come included with this all-around solution to any home cleaning problem.

The Miele Compact C2 Electro+ is a current variant of the C2 model and falls between the budget-friendly & lightweight C1 and sturdy & carpet-focused C3. This middle-range model is still one of the most expensive Miele vacuums on this list, but the tradeoff and range of use put this vacuum into a league all its own.

Boasting a 6-stage variable speed motor, consumers can save the motor’s high strength for only the most intense jobs while using low power mode when vacuuming every day around pets or children. Miele’s hard floor parquet attachment also does an excellent job of picking up dirt and debris on any hardwood floor without posing the risk of damaging them.

The 1-year limited warranty is a bit surprising and disappointing, especially considering the price of this vacuum, but the 7-year warranty on the motor can alleviate any fears in this department.  In addition, the C2 Electro+, like many Miele models, runs on the heavier side.

Despite these small problems, they cannot outweigh the powerful brush roll and high capacity that makes the C2 Electro+ great for carpets, upholstery, and more. Miele’s canister vacuums often receive the lion’s share of praise from consumers, and the C2 Electro+ seems worthy of that recognition.

Upright vacuums are highly popular for their monolithic design and varied attachments. Miele’s take on this ever-popular design, the Miele Dynamic U1 Maverick SHAE0, focuses on carpet cleaning and strength – at the expense, however, of a few popular features.

The Miele Dynamic U1 Maverick SHAE0 is Miele’s introductory upright model, and its price point, though steep for its category, nevertheless places Miele in direct competition with the bagless Dyson Ball 2. With that in mind, Miele has quite a few features that seem inspired by their rivals. For instance, the SwivelNeck technology allows users to counteract the larger nature of this vacuum and move around corners with some ease. At this weight and size, however, the Dynamic U1 will never be a vacuum anyone would consider nimble.

Still, the manual floor adjustment is a welcome improvement over the upright design, which has gravitated more and more towards auto-adjustment in recent years. The cord is also much longer than any upright at this price range, and with a bagged design and full HEPA filtration, Miele once again proves to be a formidable option for homes with carpet or pets.

Stick vacuums are quickly becoming as popular as uprights for their power in a small frame and quick transition into a handheld device when necessary. Bagged stick vacuum cleaners are rare, but leave it to Miele to produce a bagged stick vacuum that has a lot to offer for its smaller size.

The Miele Swing H1 Tactical SAAO0 is the most affordable and easy-to-use vacuum in Miele’s current lineup. Many features have been streamlined without sacrificing on quality, such as a variable speed motor, combination floor tool, and extendable nozzle. These allow the Swing H1 to be used in a myriad of positions and on almost any type of flooring.

The reduced cost, however, seems to have come at the expense of a motorized brush roll for the floor. The top-heavy design of the Miele Swing H1 Tactical SAAO0 can also make storage and operation somewhat challenging at first. Nevertheless, Miele is a company that produces premium products, so it’s nice to see their offerings at a price point that places them in direct competition with more affordable brands. Plus, for fans of bagged vacuums and stick vacuums, this may be the best option in the market for such a niche product.

We know that the C2 Electro+ can be a steep asking price for anyone who’s never experienced a Miele for themselves, but the Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction SCAE0 makes for a more affordable option. The Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction SCAE0, as the name implies, relies more on the power of the Miele motor and cuts back on extraneous features to provide their canister design for those who may be on a tighter budget and want to clean bare floors.

Because of this, and like the Miele Swing H1, there’s no motorized brush roll. While the 6-speed variable motor can make quick work of hardwood and even low-pile carpeting, shag and higher-pile carpeting will render the C1 fairly ineffective.

Still worth mentioning is that, at this price point, the level of variation on the motor and the combination floor head are both incredibly useful aspects. The included attachments also rest on the VarioClip, so there’s no need to run back and forth to the utility closet when it’s time to clean upholstery, curtains, or other above-ground surfaces.

While we can’t recommend the C1 Pure Suction for home floors primarily covered in carpet, the Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction SCAE0 is our go-to pick for homes with hardwood and smaller dwellings, like apartments. Brush roll aside, there’s almost nothing at this price point that can compete with the strength of a Miele motor.

For anyone who wants the power and might of the C2 Electro+ but isn’t willing to go back to bagged vacuums, Miele offers a bagless variant that comes with almost all of the features. Upon first glance, the Miele Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam SKCE0 seems precisely the same as the C2. The included brush roll and storage capability on this unique design makes the CX1 almost more aesthetically pleasing. There are even integrated accessories, like the dusting brush, that can reduce the time spent swapping attachments during cleaning.

The hygienic bagless design is something that is more than expected of Miele, a company that has built themselves off of HEPA filtration and a focus on air quality. When in the correct mode, the CX1 can do almost anything the C2 Electro+ can—with a few exceptions. The vortex motor used for the bagless design is limited to 4 settings instead of the standard 6 settings of most Miele models. At the same time, the brush roll cannot be turned off, and the asking price remains quite steep for a first-time Miele user.

Still, if you need a canister vacuum with more features for carpets than the C1 but without any of the hassle of bags, the Blizzard CX1 is a worthy pick, even when compared to some of the other products on this list.