Dyson V8 vs Miele Triflex HX1

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson V8
Miele Triflex HX1

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Our Verdict

Dyson V8

Miele Triflex HX1

The Dyson V8 and Miele Triflex HX1 each have advantages, meaning one may suit you better than the other, depending on your needs. The Dyson incurs virtually no recurring costs, has a bigger dustbin, comes with more tools and brushes, and is a little more effective on low-pile carpets. Conversely, the Miele has a more configurable three-in-one design that allows you to use it as a handheld, stick, or upright vacuum. It also feels better built, is easier to maintain, can be maneuvered with less difficulty, and has an automatic surface type adjustment feature that allows it to speed up, slow down, or even stop the brushroll if it detects something is tangled in it.

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Variants

  • V8 Motorhead (Black)
  • V8 Motorhead Extra (Blue)
  • V8 Animal (Nickel)
  • V8 Fluffy+ (Nickel)
  • V8 Animal+ (Purple)
  • V8 Origin (Red)
  • Car+Boat (Silver)
  • V8 (Silver/Nickel)
  • V8 Plus (Silver/Nickel)
  • V8 Absolute (Yellow)
  • Triflex HX1 (Graphite Grey)
  • Triflex HX1 Pro (Infinity Grey)
  • Triflex HX1 (Lotus White)
  • Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog (Obsidian Black)
  • Triflex HX1 (Ruby Red)

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Black
V8 Motorhead
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Graphite Grey
Triflex HX1
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Blue
V8 Motorhead Extra
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Infinity Grey
Triflex HX1 Pro
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Amazon.com
Nickel
V8 Animal
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Amazon.com
Lotus White
Triflex HX1
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Amazon.com
Nickel
V8 Fluffy+
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Obsidian Black
Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog
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Amazon.com
Purple
V8 Animal+
Amazon.com
Ruby Red
Triflex HX1
Amazon.com
Red
V8 Origin
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Amazon.com
 
Silver
Car+Boat
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Silver/Nickel
V8
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Silver/Nickel
V8 Plus
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Yellow
V8 Absolute
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.2
7.3

Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

965661-01
HX FSF

HEPA Filter Part Number  

967478-01
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

6.8
6.8

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

45.08" (114.5 cm)
46.26" (117.5 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
11.02" (28.0 cm)

Depth 
 

9.50" (24.1 cm)
9.45" (24.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.9
6.4

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.07 gal (0.25 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.98 ft (0.30 m)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.2
8.2

Total Weight 
 

5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)
8.18 lbs (3.71 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)
1.98 lbs (0.90 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.6
7.6

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
18 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

41 min
34 min

Recharge Time 
 

242 min
234 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
5.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
5.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.5
7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

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Suction 
 

6.8
5.0

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)
30.8 inH₂O (7.66 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)
1.2 inH₂O (0.30 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Powerful suction"
"2"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.2" (3.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.0
7.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
54.9 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.4
8.5

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

72.7 dBA
71.1 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.5 dBA
72.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
7.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

7.0
7.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

3.0
4.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

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Check Price

Black
V8 Motorhead
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Graphite Grey
Triflex HX1
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Amazon.com
Blue
V8 Motorhead Extra
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Amazon.com
Infinity Grey
Triflex HX1 Pro
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Amazon.com
Nickel
V8 Animal
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Amazon.com
Lotus White
Triflex HX1
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Amazon.com
Nickel
V8 Fluffy+
Amazon.com
Obsidian Black
Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog
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Amazon.com
Purple
V8 Animal+
Amazon.com
Ruby Red
Triflex HX1
Amazon.com
Red
V8 Origin
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Amazon.com
 
Silver
Car+Boat
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Walmart.com
 
Silver/Nickel
V8
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Walmart.com
 
Silver/Nickel
V8 Plus
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Walmart.com
 
Yellow
V8 Absolute
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Amazon.com
 

Dyson V8

Miele Triflex HX1

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