Miele Blizzard CX1 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:2 LWeight:8.6 kg

Miele Blizzard CX1 Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
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80%

6.2

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

▲Better than 51% of vacuum-cleaners
6.2

Technical Score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
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Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.4

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

3.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 72% of vacuum-cleaners
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3,877 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 97% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Miele Blizzard CX1 is a premium, corded bagless canister vacuum cleaner featuring an 1,100W or 1,200W motor (varies by region), mono-cyclonic Vortex Technology with airspeeds exceeding 100 km/h, a 2-liter dust capacity, and a 33 to 36-foot operating radius with a one-touch cord rewind. Its main pros include an exceptionally quiet operation, robust suction power, a self-cleaning ComfortClean fine dust filter, four 360-degree swivel casters for smooth maneuverability, and an advanced HEPA AirClean lifetime filter that retains up to 99.999% of allergens, making it highly hygienic for allergy sufferers. However, its primary cons are its bulky and heavy build weighing roughly 8.5 to 10 kg, a premium price tag, a short integrated crevice tool, and a messy emptying process where fine dust can occasionally accumulate or leak around the inner filter seals.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Miele Blizzard CX1

Technical Score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.4

Battery

18%

9.4

Filtration

14%

6.6

Attachments

10%

3.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.2
Miele Blizzard CX1 has a technical score of 6.2 points, which is lower than 72.2% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3,877 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Miele Blizzard CX1 has a user score of 9.19 points, which is higher than 97.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
Miele Blizzard CX1 has a popularity score of 9.5 points, which is higher than 87.7% of vacuum cleaners.
9.5
Miele Blizzard CX1 has a popularity score of 9.5 points, which is higher than 87.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

7.5
Miele Blizzard CX1 has a value-for-money score of 7.5 points, which is lower than 60.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
17 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
17 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 17 kPa, which is lower than that of 67.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
powerline
Power consumption
890 W
Power consumption
890 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 890 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 86% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.6% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
This vacuum cleaner does not work cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Filter class
hepa 13
Filter class
hepa 13
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa 13, which is more advanced than the class used by 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 18% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.95% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 32% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 26.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
2 L
Capacity
2 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 2 L, which is larger than that of 69% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
classic
Roller type
none
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
8.6 kg
Weight
8.6 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 8.6 kg, which is greater than the weight of 97.8% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
This vacuum cleaner does not offer a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
yes
Adjustable tube height
yes
This vacuum cleaner includes adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Miele Blizzard CX1 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 2 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 790 mm shorter body
    Height
    310 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (310 mm vs 1100 mm).
    310 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • 14.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    Miele Blizzard CX1
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Miele Blizzard CX1 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.19 vs 8.000).
    9.19 vs 8
  • 1 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.5 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (7.5 m vs 6.5 m).
    7.5 m vs 6.5 m
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 14.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
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    Miele Blizzard CX1
    the average vacuum cleaner
    Miele Blizzard CX1 has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.19 vs 8.000).
    9.19 vs 8
  • 2 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 1 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.5 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a longer power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (7.5 m vs 6.5 m).
    7.5 m vs 6.5 m
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 1 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    2 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2 L vs 1 L).
    2 L vs 1 L
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 790 mm shorter body
    Height
    310 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (310 mm vs 1100 mm).
    310 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 2.38x higher weight
    Weight
    8.6 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8.6 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 3 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    17 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (17 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    17 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 250 mm wider body
    Width
    515 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (515 mm vs 265 mm).
    515 mm vs 265 mm
  • 290 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    890 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (890 W vs 600 W).
    890 W vs 600 W
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2016
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2016 vs 2021).
    2016 vs 2021
  • 86.7% more expensive
    Miele Blizzard CX1 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£280 vs £150).
    £280 vs £150
  • 86.7% more expensive
    Miele Blizzard CX1 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£280 vs £150).
    £280 vs £150
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    Miele Blizzard CX1 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.48 vs 7.6).
    7.48 vs 7.65
  • 3 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    17 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (17 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    17 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 290 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    890 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (890 W vs 600 W).
    890 W vs 600 W
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-78 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-78 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-78 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 2.38x higher weight
    Weight
    8.6 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (8.6 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    8.6 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 250 mm wider body
    Width
    515 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (515 mm vs 265 mm).
    515 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2016
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2016 vs 2021).
    2016 vs 2021
  • 45 mm deeper body
    Depth
    310 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (310 mm vs 265 mm).
    310 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,877 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Miele Blizzard CX1?

  • Exceptionally powerful suction that performs well on both hard floors and carpets
  • Surprisingly quiet operation even when running on maximum power settings
  • High German build quality and durable construction that feels like a tank
  • Excellent maneuverability thanks to four 360-degree swivel caster wheels
  • Large and easy-to-empty dust bin that minimizes messy debris clouds
  • Convenient automatic self-cleaning filter system (Comfort Clean)
  • Effective edge-to-edge cleaning performance along baseboards

What customers dislike about Miele Blizzard CX1?

  • Heavy and bulky unit that can be cumbersome to carry up and down stairs
  • High initial purchase price and costly long-term filter maintenance
  • Suction can be so strong that the floorhead sticks to carpets, making it hard to push
  • Emptying the bin can occasionally get messy or cause hair to wrap around internal components
  • The rotating brushroll on the turbo head does not easily disassemble to remove tangled hair
  • Internal fine dust filters require periodic manual washing or expensive annual replacement
  • Power cord length feels a bit short for some larger homes

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