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Miele Classic C1 vs Complete C3 Alize

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDirt CompartmentIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Products

Miele Classic C1
Miele Complete C3 Alize

Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Miele Classic C1 Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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Our Verdict

Miele Classic C1

Miele Complete C3 Alize

The Miele Complete C3 Alize is a better overall canister vacuum than the Miele Classic C1. The Complete C3 performs better on all surface types, is more maneuverable, and comes with a HEPA filter. It also feels better built and slightly quieter. However, it's a bit heavier than the Classic C1.

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Variants

  • Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine (Blue)
  • Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine (Graphite)
  • Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine (Red)
  • Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine (Red)
  • Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine (White)
  • Complete C3 Brilliant (Bronze Pearl)
  • Complete C3 Calima (Curry Yellow)
  • Complete C3 Alize (Ivory White)
  • Complete C3 Cat & Dog (Lotus White)
  • Complete C3 Marin (Marine Blue)
  • Complete C3 Kona (Obsidian Black)
  • Complete C3 Alize (Petrol)
  • Complete C3 HomeCare+ (Red)

Review

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Red
Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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Red
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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Bronze Pearl
Complete C3 Brilliant
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Blue
Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine
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Curry Yellow
Complete C3 Calima
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Graphite
Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
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Ivory White
Complete C3 Alize
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White
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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Lotus White
Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Marine Blue
Complete C3 Marin
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Obsidian Black
Complete C3 Kona
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Petrol
Complete C3 Alize
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.7
No major differences between these vacuums for bare floor. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Build Quality Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Build Quality Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister
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User Maintenance 
 

9.5
9.5

Maintenance Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Maintenance Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

5.5
4.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Recurring Cost Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

GN AirClean 3D
GN AirClean 3D

Filter Part Number  

SF SAC 20/30
SF HA 50

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
SF HA 50
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Storing 
 

7.4
7.4

Storing Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Storing Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize Storing Picture

Height 
 

42.52" (108.0 cm)
40.94" (104.0 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
11.81" (30.0 cm)

Depth 
 

25.20" (64.0 cm)
25.20" (64.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.2
8.2

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Dirt Compartment Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

No
No

Volume 
 

0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.66 gal (2.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
1
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Miele Classic C1 In The Box Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

6.5
7.7

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

17.88 ft (5.5 m)
24.38 ft (7.4 m)

Hose Length 
 

5.94 ft (1.81 m)
6.40 ft (1.95 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.95 ft (0.90 m)
2.66 ft (0.81 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.94 ft (1.20 m)
4.10 ft (1.25 m)

Total Range 
 

27.26 ft (8.31 m)
34.22 ft (10.43 m)
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Portability 
 

7.7
7.1

Total Weight 
 

13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
15.87 lbs (7.20 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.54 lbs (0.70 kg)
1.94 lbs (0.88 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

0.0
0.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
No

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Miele Classic C1 Picture Of Controls
Miele Complete C3 Alize Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Tools And Brush Picture
Miele Complete C3 Alize Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

No
No

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
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  

Miele Classic C1 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Miele Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Miele Classic C1 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Miele Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
5.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

4.0
4.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
5.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

4.0
4.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

8.3
8.4

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

86.2 inH₂O (21.47 kPa)
87.8 inH₂O (21.87 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

20.0 inH₂O (4.98 kPa)
21.4 inH₂O (5.32 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)
5.7 inH₂O (1.41 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard flooring Logo", Head Position "Floor Brush"
"Auto", Head Position "Floor Brush"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

9.3
9.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

122.5 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
122.3 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.2
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.1 dBA
72.3 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.6 dBA
62.9 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.0
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Cracks 
 

9.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Wood Cracks Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Stain Pickup Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Water Pickup Post Test
Miele Complete C3 Alize Water Pickup Post Test
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Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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Complete C3 HomeCare+
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Red
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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Bronze Pearl
Complete C3 Brilliant
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Blue
Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine
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Curry Yellow
Complete C3 Calima
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Graphite
Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
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Ivory White
Complete C3 Alize
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White
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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Lotus White
Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Marine Blue
Complete C3 Marin
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Obsidian Black
Complete C3 Kona
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Petrol
Complete C3 Alize
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