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Miele Complete C2 Tango Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4.5 LWeight:7 kg

Miele Complete C2 Tango 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

▼Worse than 66% 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 90% of models
Score components

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 90% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 4,312 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.
★Better than 97% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Miele Complete C2 Tango is a bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring an energy-efficient 550W EcoLine or 890W PowerLine motor, a large 4.5-litre HyClean GN dustbag, and a 10-metre operating radius with an automatic cord rewind. It offers multi-surface versatility through a universal floorhead, six electronic suction power levels controlled via a rotary dial, and a hygienic AirClean filtration system. Key pros include its exceptional suction control, integrated storage for three accessories under the lid, a durable stainless steel telescopic tube, and smooth 3-point maneuverability. However, cons include recurring costs for replacement bags and a relatively loud peak operating volume of 79 decibels.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Miele Complete C2 Tango

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 90% of models
Score components:

28%

7.2

Performance

22%

4.1

Battery

18%

7.0

Filtration

14%

7.1

Attachments

10%

4.3

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.9
Miele Complete C2 Tango has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 90.3% of vacuum cleaners.
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 4,312 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.
9.2
Miele Complete C2 Tango has a user score of 9.21 points, which is higher than 97.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Popularity:
Miele Complete C2 Tango has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 84.5% of vacuum cleaners.
9.2
Miele Complete C2 Tango has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 84.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.5/ 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 70% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.5
Miele Complete C2 Tango 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)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
powerline
Power consumption
890 W
Power consumption
890 W
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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%
▼ 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
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
▼ 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
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
▲ 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
7 kg
Weight
7 kg
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 7 kg, which is greater than the weight of 88.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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 Complete C2 Tango vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 15.1% 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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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Miele Complete C2 Tango
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Miele Complete C2 Tango has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.21 vs 8.000).
    9.21 vs 8
  • 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
  • 15.1% 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Miele Complete C2 Tango
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Miele Complete C2 Tango has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.21 vs 8.000).
    9.21 vs 8
  • 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
  • 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
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 93.4% higher weight
    Weight
    7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7 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.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 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.
  • 222 mm wider body
    Width
    487 mm
    ▼ 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
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Miele Complete C2 Tango offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.46 vs 7.6).
    7.46 vs 7.65
  • 26.7% more expensive
    Miele Complete C2 Tango is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£190 vs £150).
    £190 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    76-80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (76-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    76-80 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.
  • 290 W higher power consumption
    Power consumption
    890 W
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    airclean
    ▼ 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 %
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not have a 2-in-1 design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 93.4% higher weight
    Weight
    7 kg
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 222 mm wider body
    Width
    487 mm
    ▼ 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 4,312 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 Tango?

  • Powerful and adjustable suction with six different speed settings
  • Excellent maneuverability thanks to 360-degree casters
  • Generous 10-meter cleaning radius reduces frequent unplugging
  • High-quality filtration system (AirClean) effective for allergy sufferers
  • Integrated on-board storage for crevice and upholstery tools
  • Quiet operation even on higher power levels
  • Durable, long-lasting build quality typical of Miele appliances

What customers dislike about Miele Complete C2 Tango?

  • High recurring costs for genuine replacement bags and filters
  • Difficult to push on deep-pile carpets without a dedicated power brush
  • Upright exhaust design can blow air toward the user's face
  • Short 6.5-meter cord length compared to larger C3 models
  • Floorhead can sometimes leave marks on delicate wooden floors if bristles are worn
  • Standard model lacks a HEPA filter (though it can be upgraded)

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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15/07/2025
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consumentenbond.nl
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