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Miele Complete C2 Powerline Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£220Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4.5 LWeight:6.9 kg

Miele Complete C2 Powerline 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical Score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of vacuum-cleaners
5.8

Technical Score

Technical score
5.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 93% of vacuum-cleaners
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on 33 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.
â–¼Worse than 81% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Miele Complete C2 PowerLine is a bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 890W to 1200W motor, a large 4.5-litre HyClean dustbag capacity, and a versatile 6-stage rotary power selector. Its main pros include an extensive 10-metre operating radius for seamless cleaning, integrated storage for its three standard attachments, exceptional multi-stage AirClean filtration, and robust suction across both carpets and hard floors. However, key cons include a loud operating noise level of up to 80 dB at peak power and the fact that it does not come standard with a HEPA filter, requiring an optional upgrade for maximum allergen retention.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Miele Complete C2 Powerline

Technical Score
Technical score
5.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

28%

6.9

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.8
Miele Complete C2 Powerline has a technical score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 92.9% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
7.7/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

4.8

Number of reviews

Based on 33 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.
7.7
Miele Complete C2 Powerline has a user score of 7.73 points, which is lower than 80.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
4.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Popularity:
Miele Complete C2 Powerline has a popularity score of 4.8 points, which is lower than 54.7% of vacuum cleaners.
4.8
Miele Complete C2 Powerline has a popularity score of 4.8 points, which is lower than 54.7% 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.2
Miele Complete C2 Powerline 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)
21 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
21 kPa
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 21 kPa, which is higher than that of 61.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
?
Motor type
powerline
Power consumption
890 W
Power consumption
890 W
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 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
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
airclean
Filter class
airclean
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class airclean, which is less advanced than the class used by 86.9% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 1.1% 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
4.5 L
Capacity
4.5 L
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 4.5 L, which is larger than that of 92.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.4% 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
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
canister
Weight
6.9 kg
Weight
6.9 kg
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.9 kg, which is greater than the weight of 87.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% 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 Complete C2 Powerline vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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
  • 3.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 L vs 1 L).
    4.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 873 mm shorter body
    Height
    227 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (227 mm vs 1100 mm).
    227 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.
  • 1 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    21 kPa
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (21 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    21 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    21 kPa
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (21 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    21 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 3.5 L larger dust container
    Capacity
    4.5 L
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (4.5 L vs 1 L).
    4.5 L vs 1 L
  • Includes full bin indicator
    Full bin indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a full bin indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 873 mm shorter body
    Height
    227 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (227 mm vs 1100 mm).
    227 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.
  • 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.
  • 90.6% higher weight
    Weight
    6.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.9 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.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 222 mm wider body
    Width
    487 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (487 mm vs 265 mm).
    487 mm vs 265 mm
  • 6.9% worse value for money
    Miele Complete C2 Powerline offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.16 vs 7.6).
    7.16 vs 7.65
  • 46.7% more expensive
    Miele Complete C2 Powerline is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£220 vs £150).
    £220 vs £150
  • 3.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 Complete C2 Powerline
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Miele Complete C2 Powerline has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (7.73 vs 8.000).
    7.73 vs 8
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 290 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    890 W
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws more power than the average vacuum cleaner (890 W vs 600 W).
    890 W vs 600 W
  • 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.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    airclean
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (airclean vs hepa).
    airclean vs hepa
  • 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 %
  • 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.
  • 90.6% higher weight
    Weight
    6.9 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.9 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.9 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 222 mm wider body
    Width
    487 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (487 mm vs 265 mm).
    487 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 33 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Miele Complete C2 Powerline?

  • Exceptionally powerful suction across various floor types
  • Compact, lightweight canister design that is easy to store
  • Highly maneuverable with smooth-gliding, multi-directional wheels
  • Six adjustable suction speed settings for different surfaces
  • Effective multi-stage filtration system that helps with allergies
  • Convenient on-board or clip-on storage for attachment tools
  • Quieter operation compared to many alternative vacuums
  • Durable build quality with solid stainless steel telescopic wands

What customers dislike about Miele Complete C2 Powerline?

  • High ongoing costs for proprietary replacement bags and filters
  • The intense suction can make the floor head hard to push or glide on thick carpets
  • Standard floor head struggle with heavy pet hair and requires manual clearing
  • The glossy/painted outer casing scuffs easily during use
  • Does not include a true HEPA filter out of the box on basic Powerline trims
  • The included cord length is shorter compared to premium C3 models

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