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Miele Compact C1 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3.5 LWeight:6.2 kg

Miele Compact C1 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.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

7.5

User score

▼Worse than 88% of vacuum-cleaners
5.9

Technical Score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

28%

7.6

Performance

22%

3.7

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 92% of vacuum-cleaners
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
▼Worse than 87% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Miele Compact C1 is a lightweight, bagged canister vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 1,200-watt Vortex motor, a 6-stage rotary dial suction control, and a multi-stage AirClean filtration system that can be upgraded to a HEPA filter. It weighs around 15 pounds and offers a generous 29.5-foot operating radius complete with a stainless steel telescopic wand and an automatic cord rewinder. Main advantages include its highly maneuverable, space-saving design, exceptional suction performance on hard floors and low-pile rugs, and quiet operation. However, notable drawbacks include its poor efficiency on medium-to-high pile carpets and the fact that its internal wiring cannot be upgraded to support motorized powerheads.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Miele Compact C1

Technical Score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

28%

7.6

Performance

22%

3.7

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.9
Miele Compact C1 has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 92.1% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.5
Miele Compact C1 has a user score of 7.52 points, which is lower than 86.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Popularity:
Miele Compact C1 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 60.8% of vacuum cleaners.
1.7
Miele Compact C1 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 60.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.2
Miele Compact C1 has a value-for-money score of 7.2 points, which is lower than 86.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
66.55 L/s
Airflow
66.55 L/s
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 66.55 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 94.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
powerline
Power consumption
800 W
Power consumption
800 W
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 800 W, which is higher than the power consumption of 77.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 50% of models
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
▲ Better than 80% of models
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
99.9%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.9%
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.9% minimum overall efficiency, which is lower than that of 68.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 10.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
3.5 L
Capacity
3.5 L
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 3.5 L, which is larger than that of 85% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use 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
▼ Worse than 26% of models
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
▼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
▼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
6.2 kg
Weight
6.2 kg
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.2 kg, which is greater than the weight of 82.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
no
2-in-1 design
no
▼ Worse than 53% of models
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
▼ Worse than 19% of models
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
▲ Better than 53% of models
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
▼ Worse than 20% of models
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
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Miele Compact C1 vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 38.75 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    66.55 L/s
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (66.6 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    66.55 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 4 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    6
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (6 vs 2).
    6 vs 2
  • 2.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3.5 L
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 L vs 1 L).
    3.5 L vs 1 L
  • 870 mm shorter body
    Height
    230 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (230 mm vs 1100 mm).
    230 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • 38.75 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    66.55 L/s
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (66.6 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    66.55 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • 4 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    6
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (6 vs 2).
    6 vs 2
  • 20 mm wider cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    280 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a wider cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (280 mm vs 260 mm).
    280 mm vs 260 mm
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a better filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (hepa 13 vs hepa).
    hepa 13 vs hepa
  • 2.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    3.5 L
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 L vs 1 L).
    3.5 L vs 1 L
  • 870 mm shorter body
    Height
    230 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (230 mm vs 1100 mm).
    230 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Adjustable tube height
    Adjustable tube height
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    70-81 dB
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-81 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    70-81 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 71.3% higher weight
    Weight
    6.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    Miele Compact C1 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.2 vs 7.6).
    7.2 vs 7.65
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Miele Compact C1
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Miele Compact C1 has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.52 vs 8.000).
    7.52 vs 8
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    70-81 dB
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (70-81 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    70-81 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 200 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    800 W
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (800 W vs 600 W).
    800 W vs 600 W
  • 1 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 m
    This vacuum cleaner has a shorter power cord than the average vacuum cleaner (5.5 m vs 6.5 m).
    5.5 m vs 6.5 m
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a washable filter, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 0.05 % lower filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.9 %
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has lower filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (99.9 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.9 % vs 99.95 %
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No handheld conversion
    2-in-1 design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 71.3% higher weight
    Weight
    6.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.2 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 164 mm wider body
    Width
    429 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (429 mm vs 265 mm).
    429 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2017 vs 2021).
    2017 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Miele Compact C1?

  • Powerful suction performance across multiple speed settings
  • Lightweight and compact design makes it easy to carry and store
  • Exceptionally quiet motor operation during use
  • High build quality with durable, premium materials
  • Excellent filtration system that effectively traps dust and allergens
  • Great maneuverability around furniture and tight spaces

What customers dislike about Miele Compact C1?

  • Short power cord requires frequent outlet switching in larger rooms
  • Smaller dust bag capacity needs more frequent replacements
  • Standard floorheads lack a motorized brush roll, making deep carpet cleaning difficult
  • Ongoing cost of proprietary replacement bags and filters can be high
  • The canister can sometimes flip or tip over if pulled too aggressively

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