Miele Boost CX1 vs Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]: Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Picture

Vacuum Type Canister

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless No

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Vacuum Type Canister

Bagless Yes

Wet Compatible No

Cordless No

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

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Our Verdict

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

Miele Boost CX1

The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal is a slightly better vacuum overall than the Miele Boost CX1. It performs slightly better on every floor surface, is much easier to maintain, and has zero recurring costs versus the Miele vacuum's expensive replaceable filter. The Miele is much better built, though.

Variants

Animal (Nickel)
Absolute (Nickel)

Boost CX1 (Black/Red)
Boost CX1 Cat & Dog (Black/Rose)

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Nickel

Animal

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Black/Red

Boost CX1

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Nickel

Absolute

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Black/Rose

Boost CX1 Cat & Dog

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Purple/Iron

Animal Pro

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Grey/Blue

Boost CX1

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Red/Iron

Origin

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Lotus White

Boost CX1 PowerLine

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Yellow/Iron

Multi Floor

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White/Rose

Boost CX1 Parquet

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Threshold

0.10

House

8.4

No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

House

8.4

Small Apartment

8.0

Stairs

7.7

6.4

Cars

7.7

7.3

Bare Floor Pickup

7.6

6.2

Low-Pile Carpet

7.6

Carpet Pickup

6.3

High-Pile Carpet

7.5

Pet Hair Pickup

8.0

Pets

8.0

Air Quality

8.1

Workshop

5.1

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup

5.0

Hard Floor Pickup video

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup

7.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance

9.0

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Cracks

9.0

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Design

Build Quality

6.0

8.0

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum Type

Canister

In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Yes

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

Storing

7.5

8.0

Storing Picture

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Height

39.96" (101.5 cm)

43.31" (110.0 cm)

Width

10.47" (26.6 cm)

14.17" (36.0 cm)

Depth

24.88" (63.2 cm)

18.90" (48.0 cm)

Cord Storing

Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage

Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station

Dirt Compartment Size

7.8

7.5

Dirt Compartment Picture

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Miele Boost CX1 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Yes

Volume

0.26 gal (1.00 L)

Full Indicator

Yes

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

Runtime

Minimum Runtime

N/A

Maximum Runtime

N/A

Battery

0.0

Minimum Battery Life

N/A

Maximum Battery Life

N/A

Recharge Time

N/A

Recharge Dock

Battery Life Indicator

Swappable Battery

N/A

User-Serviceable Battery

Range

7.2

7.1

Cordless

Cord Length

21.87 ft (6.7 m)

21.33 ft (6.5 m)

Hose Length

5.15 ft (1.57 m)

5.58 ft (1.70 m)

Minimum Wand Length

2.92 ft (0.89 m)

2.76 ft (0.84 m)

Maximum Wand Length

4.20 ft (1.28 m)

4.27 ft (1.30 m)

Total Range

30.46 ft (9.29 m)

30.35 ft (9.25 m)

User Maintenance

8.5

6.0

Maintenance Picture

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

Portability

6.8

7.2

Total Weight

17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)

Weight In Hand

2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

Recurring Cost

7.0

Recurring Cost Picture

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Bag Part Number

No bag

Filter Part Number

No replaceable filters

HEPA Filter Part Number

Not available

SF-HA 60

Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

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Rotating Head

Yes

Power Adjustment

Yes

Self-Propelled

Headlights

Easy On/Off

Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment

None

Manual

Blower Mode

Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll

Yes

Brushroll On/Off

Yes

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Turbo Brush

Yes

Crevice Tool

Yes

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Extension Wand

Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

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Miele Boost CX1 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Miele Boost CX1 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode

Mobility

Portability

6.8

7.2

Total Weight

17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)

Weight In Hand

2.16 lbs (0.98 kg)

1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)

Carrying Handle

Yes

Maneuverability

8.5

8.0

Maneuverability Video

Alternative Configuration

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Miele Boost CX1 Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Range

7.2

7.1

Cordless

Cord Length

21.87 ft (6.7 m)

21.33 ft (6.5 m)

Hose Length

5.15 ft (1.57 m)

5.58 ft (1.70 m)

Minimum Wand Length

2.92 ft (0.89 m)

2.76 ft (0.84 m)

Maximum Wand Length

4.20 ft (1.28 m)

4.27 ft (1.30 m)

Total Range

30.46 ft (9.29 m)

30.35 ft (9.25 m)

Air Quality

Particle Filtration

9.9

Operation Video

Particle Filtration

Preview Graph

Average PM10 Concentration

0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration

0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

Air Quality During Emptying

4.0

Emptying Video

Performance

Suction

7.2

7.7

Suction Video

Maximum Hose Suction

82.7 inH₂O (20.60 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

9.4 inH₂O (2.33 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum

Default

Normal Head Suction

3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

1.6 inH₂O (0.41 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

Default

{Hard Floor} Suction Power, {Hard Floor} Floorhead Setting

Hose Diameter

1.6" (4.0 cm)

1.3" (3.2 cm)

Airflow

8.6

Maximum Airflow Video

Maximum Hose Airflow

87.9 CFM (2.5 m³/min)

Noise

7.7

8.2

Noise Video

Bare Floor

79.4 dBA

76.2 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

78.1 dBA

68.5 dBA

Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)

5.6

Setting Used

Default ("Suction release" clip pulled)

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

16%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

14%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

99%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Performance

6.7

Setting Used

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

38%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

36%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

33%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

78%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

76%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

73%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

High-Pile Carpet Performance

6.7

Setting Used

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)

30%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

26%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

17%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)

80%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)

79%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)

75%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)

N/A

Pet Hair Floor Performance

8.8

Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor

94%

Low-Pile Carpet

91%

High-Pile Carpet

92%

Maneuverability

8.5

8.0

Maneuverability Video

Pet Hair Furniture Performance

9.0

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Air Quality

Sealing Quality Video

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

Cracks

9.0

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

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Stains

1.0

3.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Wet Compatible

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains

1.0

3.0

Stain Video

Stain Pickup Post Test

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Water

0.0

Water Video

Water Pickup Post Test

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Wet Compatible

Automation

Physical Automation

0.0

Automatic Recharging

Automatic Bag Emptying

Pathing Algorithm

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers

Scheduled Start Buttons

Cycle Control Buttons

Navigation Control Buttons

Companion App Automation

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs

App Name

No App

iOS Availability

Android Availability

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)

App Scheduled Start

App Cycle Control

Navigation Control within App

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Nickel

Animal

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Black/Red

Boost CX1

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Nickel

Absolute

Amazon.com

Black/Rose

Boost CX1 Cat & Dog

SEE PRICE

Amazon.com

Purple/Iron

Animal Pro

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Amazon.com

Grey/Blue

Boost CX1

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Amazon.com

Red/Iron

Origin

Amazon.com

Lotus White

Boost CX1 PowerLine

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Amazon.com

Yellow/Iron

Multi Floor

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White/Rose

Boost CX1 Parquet

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Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] vs Miele Boost CX1

Which Vacuum Is Better?

Products

Our Verdict

Variants

Review

Check Price

Main Differences for House

Threshold

House

Full Comparison

House

Small Apartment

Stairs

Cars

Bare Floor Pickup

Low-Pile Carpet

Carpet Pickup

High-Pile Carpet

Pet Hair Pickup

Pets

Air Quality

Workshop

Hard Floor Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup video

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup

Pet Hair Pickup Video

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance

Sofa Pickup Video

Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks

Cracks Video

Wood Cracks Post Test

Build Quality

Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type

In The Box

In The Box Picture

Brushroll

Brushroll On/Off

Removable Brushroll

Turbo Brush

Crevice Tool

Upholstery Tool

Soft Bristle Brush

Hard Bristle Brush

Extension Wand

Ceiling Fan Tool

Pet Grooming Tool

Storing

Storing Picture

Height

Width

Depth

Cord Storing

On-Board Tool Storage

Vacuum Rack/Station

Dirt Compartment Size

Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless

Volume

Full Indicator

Bag Included

Runtime

Minimum Runtime

Maximum Runtime

Battery

Minimum Battery Life

Maximum Battery Life

Recharge Time

Recharge Dock

Battery Life Indicator

Main Differences for

House