Miele 11696410 Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog Bagless Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner with Turbo Brush, EcoTeQ Floorhead and HEPA Lifetime Filter, Obsidian Black

Highly recommended even though its a bit costly than other low priced vaccums. It has amazing suction power at vert low noise.

This vacuum cleaner is the best one I have ever owned. I especially wanted it to pick up dog hair off my marble floors, it works like a charm. I bought some extra accessories for it (Miele brand) and it covers more space quicker.

My wife refers to it as her BMW ..

I wanted to take the time to share my feedback of this vacuum.To begin, this is very very similar to the Miele Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog Powerline (red). The only difference I could see with this model was that, it has a larger operating radius and that it weighs slightly more. For some unknow reason after purchasing, the description on the older model has changed and boasts of having the same operating range.The most obvious difference is that its a 2020 model and comes in a stylish Obsidian BLACK where as the 2017 model comes in RED.PRICE-The price is quite expensive especially when you consider it to the older variant (RED) which is averaging around £30-40 cheaper and has very similar (if not the same) features. I found this vacuum to be more expensive than some similar Dyson products however, you cannot compare the two. This vacuum is in a league of its own and the build quality speaks volumes.ANESTHETICS-Obsidian Black - Yes please. This colour with the silver accents goes great in almost any environment. Little details like the Miele logo on the honeycomb side accent compliments the overall design very well.The attachments slot into the base of the vacuum which keeps them safely stored away and out of sight which is clever. The cable is also self winding into the hoover so it's also not in sight when stored away.ERGONOMICS-Very well thought! The vacuum has a handle built into the design which makes picking it up and moving around easy enough. It also has small wheels which allows the vacuum to be freely and effortlessly maneuvered around your vacuuming area.The dust compartment is slightly fidgety to remove but once you've got the knack, it's a breeze.This model incorporates a more comfortable handle and a telescopic tube for better range. The telescopic tube is by far my favourite feature as it can be adjusted from really short to really long. Im 6ft and this has honestly saved me from back pains due to constantly crouching with other vacuums.PERFORMANCE & BUILD-Ridiculously powerful! I've used nothing but the best and most expensive Dysons vacuums my entire life and I thought they were good. My only flaw with Dyson is there quality has dived in the past few years as well as loss of suction. After thorough research, I found Miele have been in the vacuum industry a lot longer and their products are of a durable build.Although the suction performance is powerful, it can be turned down using the knob on the base to suit its environment.The attachments are also of a solid build quality and you hear a thorough click when slotting two parts together.I've attached a picture of the filter after several times vacuuming my entire home and it still looks fairly clean. I haven't needed to use the filter clean button yet, but this should prevent me from needing to wash out the filter as often as in a Dyson.CONS-I really struggled with this as I've never been so happy with a product however, I would like to mention it is slightly heavier than I expected considering its size.Another slight flaw is cleaning of the rotary power brush head. Unlike the Dyson, the rotary device inside the powerbrush cannot be removed and therefore removing hairs can be a pain. Miele has designed a slight groove to slot in a pair of scissors in order to cut the hairs out however, this is alot harder than it looks. Fortunately, you don't have to do this very often.I don't often rate a product 5 out of 5 unless its worthy but this really is. The cons listed above are just recommended improvementa in my opinion but they do not take away from the task of this vacuum. I just wish I'd bought one sooner.DISCLAIMER-I've read alot of reviews on the older variant suggesting the bagless models are not as powerful as the bagged. I believe this to be somewhat true due to how the suction works. I've only ever used BAGLESS and this has been my most powerful vacuum to date in comparison.[Please mark as 'helpful' if the review and pictures provided useful].

Decided to trade up and spend an extra bit on a vacuum. Very happy with this Miele. Our cleaner recommended Miele as the brand she finds by far the best. We opted for this bagless model, but also plug in to ensure it has optimum power, the battery units whilst very portable dont have the same power.The unit is slightly heavy, but the weight is because its so powerful! The handle on the pole makes it much easier to hold and all the attachments can be inserted into the body of the unit so you dont lose them. Also, when you press the button to retract the cord, it keeps retracting until full in the unit. There isnt an option of just shortening the cord slightly. This leads to the acceleration of the cord by the time the plug is back to the vacumn flying at breakneck speed across the room and very painful ankle knocks if you are in the way.Generally very satisfied with this so far after 3 weeks of use.Click helpful if you found this helpful, thanks!

This vacuum is worth its weight in gold. Lighter than my previous vacuum, does a fantastic job, my carpets look like new - it removes so much more than any vacuum I've used before. Nice compact shape, easy to carry especially up and down stairs. Makes removal of pet fur from carpets and furniture a doddle. Easy to empty and no bags to buy. Wish I'd bought one years ago!

A very powerful vacuum cleaner, which is amazingly quiet. Requires a lot of effort to use on carpet, and would not be suitable for someone frail. It's quite a workout. It sucks the dust out of the carpet very well, but sadly, cannot achieve this with hair/fluff. It only moves this around, in great balls, that it never sucks up, even on the strongest setting. You have to remove the floor piece and suck it up using the hose, which takes ages, over a whole house. There is also nowhere onboard to store the most useful accessory, the dust attachment. It fails in its ultimate job, which is to clean the carpet. Please fix this, Miele. If it wasn't for that, I would be absolutely over the moon with it.

This was bought to replace an ageing Miele C3Cat & Dog bagged vac. It was also a competitive price at Amazon at the time.Good points:- It's not a feather-light but I don't think it's heavier than the C3 it replaces.- It's more manoeuvrable than the C3 as it has 4 castors and seems to tip over less when dragged about the room.- Suction is as good as the C3 when on the correct setting despite lower powered motor.- It works (very well) with the turbo brushes that came with the C3 and picks up dog hairs OK from carpets when using the turbo brush.- Dirt container empties well. Have not tried the fine dust container yet.- The handle seems to help direct the head of the vac better when getting under or around furniture.Not so good.- Build quality is OK but i'm not sure it will last as well as the old C3. I'm particularly careful with the knob that controls the suction power as other reviewers have said it's a bit fragile. That said the vac is much better than the expensive Dysons we have previously had with their brittle snappy-offy plastic bits.- The brush that slides down the handle is pretty silly and ineffective. We use it with the soft brush that came with the C3 or you can by another for about £10 from Amazon.All in all we're pleased with it.