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Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:3.5 LWeight:6.2 kg

Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

28%

8.0

Performance

22%

3.7

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 88% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £280
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Verdict

The Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor is a lightweight, 10-pound bagged canister vacuum powered by a 1,200-watt Vortex motor and equipped with a 29.5-foot cleaning radius for efficient home maintenance. It features a six-setting rotary suction control dial, a stainless steel telescopic wand, and a 3.5-liter FJM AirClean 3D efficiency dust bag protected by a three-stage filtration system. Key advantages include its exceptional maneuverability on wood and tile, whisper-quiet operation, and a space-saving design with specialized parquet and AllTeQ floorheads. However, it lacks a motorized brush roll, making it poorly suited for medium-to-high pile carpets, and the 18-foot power cord may require frequent outlet changes in larger rooms.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

28%

8.0

Performance

22%

3.7

Battery

18%

7.3

Filtration

14%

5.7

Attachments

10%

4.6

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.0
Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor has a technical score of 6 points, which is lower than 88.2% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.0

Price

6.9
Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor has a value-for-money score of 6.9 points, which is lower than 97.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
66.07 L/s
Airflow
66.07 L/s
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 66.07 L/s airflow, which is higher than that of 92.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
powerline
Power consumption
?
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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%
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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 Hard Floor vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 38.27 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    66.07 L/s
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (66.1 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    66.07 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • Higher filter class
    Filter class
    hepa 13
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 38.27 L/s higher airflow
    Airflow
    66.07 L/s
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers higher airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (66.1 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    66.07 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-79 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 11.1% worse value for money
    Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (6.88 vs 7.6).
    6.88 vs 7.65
  • 86.7% more expensive
    Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£280 vs £150).
    £280 vs £150
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-79 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-79 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 m shorter power cord
    Power cord length
    5.5 m
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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 %
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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

What customers like about Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor?

  • Excellent adjustable suction power across different surfaces.
  • Compact, lightweight design that is very easy to maneuver.
  • High build quality with durable materials.
  • Effective AirClean filtration system that is well suited to allergy sufferers.
  • Noticeably quiet operation compared with many other canister vacuums.
  • Outstanding performance on hard floors and parquet.

What customers dislike about Miele Compact C1 Hard Floor?

  • Not a strong choice for thick carpets or dense rugs because the floor head is tuned for hard floors.
  • The power cord is somewhat short, so frequent unplugging may be necessary.
  • The dust bag capacity is smaller than on larger Miele models because of the compact body.
  • Ongoing costs are higher because original dust bags and filters are expensive.
  • Accessories are clipped externally with the VarioClip rather than stored inside the vacuum.
  • Initial purchase price is above the category average.

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