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Miele Guard M1 12704600 Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230Suction power (AW):?Battery runtime:N/A minutesCapacity:4.5 LWeight:6.7 kg

Miele Guard M1 12704600 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.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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 72% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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 56% of models
Score components

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.4

Battery

18%

8.7

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

4.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 56% 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

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Verdict

The Miele Guard M1 (Model 12704600) is a powerful, German-engineered bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner featuring an efficient 890W PowerLine motor and a generous 4.5-litre HyClean Pure CO dustbag capacity. Key characteristics include an AirClean filtration system boasting a 99.99% dust retention capacity, a 7.5-metre power cord that delivers an 11-metre operating radius, a 3-point maneuverability system with smooth-gliding castors, and an integrated compartment housing a 3-piece accessory set. The main pros of this model are its exceptional suction power across variable cleaning modes adjustable via an electronic Mode button, its lightweight 6.7 kg build that is easy to carry, and a durable construction rigorously tested for the equivalent of 20 years of use. On the downside, the vacuum produces a relatively noticeable 77 dB noise level at maximum output, its air-driven or universal floorheads can struggle on very thick pile carpets compared to premium powered electro-brush models, and the proprietary replacement bags introduce ongoing maintenance costs.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Miele Guard M1 12704600

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

28%

7.5

Performance

22%

4.4

Battery

18%

8.7

Filtration

14%

7.9

Attachments

10%

4.4

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

6.5
Miele Guard M1 12704600 has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 55.7% 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
✕
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 Guard M1 12704600 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Miele Guard M1 12704600 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

9.3

Price

7.3
Miele Guard M1 12704600 has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is lower than 78.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
?
Suction power (kPa)
?
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
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
99.95%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.95%
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
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
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is 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
6.7 kg
Weight
6.7 kg
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 6.7 kg, which is greater than the weight of 86.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% 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 Guard M1 12704600 vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • 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
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • 2 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    4
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 – >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
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner has adjustable tube height, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2025 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • 1 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.5 m
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 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
  • 2 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    4
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 1 m longer power cord
    Power cord length
    7.5 m
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <5 m – >9.3 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
    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
  • 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.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 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.
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2025 vs 2021).
    Released in March 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • 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.
  • 85.1% higher weight
    Weight
    6.7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 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.
  • 231 mm wider body
    Width
    496 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (496 mm vs 265 mm).
    496 mm vs 265 mm
  • 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
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Miele Guard M1 12704600 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.65
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Miele Guard M1 12704600 offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.65
  • 53.3% more expensive
    Miele Guard M1 12704600 is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£230 vs £150).
    £230 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.
  • 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
  • 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 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.
  • 85.1% higher weight
    Weight
    6.7 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average vacuum cleaner (6.7 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    6.7 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 231 mm wider body
    Width
    496 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (496 mm vs 265 mm).
    496 mm vs 265 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Miele Guard M1 12704600?

  • Powerful suction and airflow
  • Lightweight and easy to carry up stairs compared to higher-end models
  • Excellent 99.99% dust filtration with a highly hygienic, self-sealing bag system
  • Operates quietly, even when utilizing specialized floorheads
  • Smooth maneuverability provided by durable 360-degree castor wheels
  • Convenient on-board storage compartment for the three-piece accessory set
  • Long cleaning reach with a generous 11-meter operating radius

What customers dislike about Miele Guard M1 12704600?

  • Struggles with large or bulky debris on hard floors due to low floorhead clearance
  • Mediocre performance on high-pile carpets because the turbo brush is air-driven rather than electric
  • Floorheads can be difficult to clean since they cannot be easily disassembled to remove tangled hair
  • Ongoing maintenance costs for official replacement dustbags and filters
  • Fewer power settings than older Miele models, featuring four modes instead of six
  • Canister form factor with a cord is less flexible and bulkier to store than cordless stick vacuums

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