In my opinion, the unsealed result is the most accurate since it has the least number of variables and represents the working suction of a vacuum. Excellent carpet cleaning performance: The Triflex HX1 is built to clean this surface well thanks to the wide nozzle and stiff bristles. With a removable 2,500mAh, 25.2V lithium-ion battery – which plugs directly into the supplied mains adapter – and a filter you never need to replace, the Miele TriFlex HX1 is a practical beast. Indeed, if you shell out for the top model you also get a pair of batteries for your money, which means you can leave one charging while cleaning with the other, then swap over when the juice runs low. It has the same toolset as the base HX1 but with the handheld electrobrush, Miele’s version of a mini turbo brush.

Miele’s patented 3in1 design 3 adapts to all your cleaning needs—never leaving dust or dirt in the trails of your brush. The price is at a sweet spot for the performance it brings to the table. You could argue that the Cat & Dog offers more, but it’s slightly overpriced, in my opinion. The Miele TriFlex HX1 has a quoted battery life of up to 60 minutes with no powered brush heads in low power, and up to 17 minutes in high power mode with the powered brush head attached. Charging from empty takes a quoted four hours. In our tests, in Max mode the HX1 lasted 12mins 11secs and in low power mode it ran for 28mins 11secs; the powered cleaning head was attached and running in both tests.

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Dusting Brush: With an adjustable swivel point and synthetic brushes for extra-gentle cleaning of high-end flooring and furnishings. Protect against scratches and abrasions. But I wouldn’t spend extra for the Cat & Dog model because its handheld ergonomics is less than ideal. An innovative and powerful cordless vacuum would be nothing without Miele’s renowned filtration capability. The Hygiene filter reliably prevents 99.9% of dust and fine particulate from re-entering the atmosphere while cleaning – superior air quality means a safer home environment for you and your loved ones. The hygiene filter is designed to last the lifetime of your device, no need to replace or worry about quality deterioration over time. It won’t hold much dirt, but I like its placement as an upright – another reason why I prefer using it in this configuration.

The result above proves the above-average airflow that the Miele Triflex HX1 possesses. Low pile results However, it did not pass the fog test, and there were visible leaks at the exhaust. Cleaning nozzleBeing a Miele brand, there won’t’ be an issue with parts availability, at least for stuff like the filter or battery. The overall score is skewed by its poor performance vacuuming quaker oats. Otherwise, it would have been a higher average. Miele’s cordless vacuum cleaners blend the reliable power of the traditional corded model with the considerable convenience of the wireless form. The Triflex cordless vacuum cleaner features an exclusive repositionable power unit that adapts to your everyday household needs. Whether you need comfort for prolonged vacuuming, flexibility for those hard-to-reach spaces, or portability for furniture and other areas, the Triflex transforms to achieve the best results. Combine the pioneering base unit with intelligent technology that automatically detects hard floors and soft carpeting and a straightforward range of user-centric attachments - the result is a cordless vacuum built for you. The Miele TriFlex HX1 doesn’t quite have the cleaning power to dislodge Dyson as king of cordless vacuum cleaners, but its adaptable layout certainly sets it apart from the crowd. So when I saw this product, I was a bit surprised, but with the growing interest in cordless vacuums, it shouldn’t come as such.

The brush roll is on the slim side with stiff bristles, which is why it didn’t do well with longer hair strands (more on that later).

This board width enables it to vacuum more debris than a narrower head but at the expense of portability. You can get two batteries out of the box by purchasing the HX1 Pro, plus an extra charger. Ergonomics and Usability The HX1 Pro is the premium option with the LED-equipped nozzle, which Miele calls the “Multifloor XXL BrilliantLight.” It only has a traditional brush roll, and while Miele says it’s “multi-floor,” I wouldn’t recommend it on hard floors. Enter the serial number for your appliance in the white box. The serial number can be found on the data tag. Please only enter the number after the slash.