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Miele Classic C1
Miele Boost CX1
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Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Our Verdict
Miele Classic C1
Miele Boost CX1
The Miele Classic C1 is a better vacuum than the Miele Boost CX1. Since they both use the same motor and floorhead, performance is about the same, but the Classic C1 is much easier to maintain. Its dirtbag contains all the dust, so you won't have to clean parts. Recurring costs should be lower on the Boost CX1 because it's bagless, but it uses a replaceable filter that's more expensive than the C1's dirtbags.
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)
- Boost CX1 (Black/Red)
- Boost CX1 Cat & Dog (Black/Rose)
- Boost CX1 (Grey/Blue)
- Boost CX1 PowerLine (Lotus White)
- Boost CX1 Parquet (White/Rose)
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Graphite
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Black/Rose
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Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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Boost CX1
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Red
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Lotus White
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White
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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White/Rose
Boost CX1 Parquet
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.6
7.3
User Maintenance
9.5
6.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.5
8.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Canister
Canister
User Maintenance
9.5
6.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
5.5
7.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
GN AirClean 3D
No bag
Filter Part Number
SF SAC 20/30
No replaceable filters
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
SF-HA 60
Storing
7.4
7.4
Storing Picture
Height
42.52" (108.0 cm)
43.31" (110.0 cm)
Width
11.81" (30.0 cm)
14.17" (36.0 cm)
Depth
25.20" (64.0 cm)
18.90" (48.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Automatic
Automatic
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
8.2
7.8
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
No
Yes
Volume
0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.26 gal (1.00 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
1
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
6.5
7.1
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
17.88 ft (5.5 m)
21.33 ft (6.5 m)
Hose Length
5.94 ft (1.81 m)
5.58 ft (1.70 m)
Minimum Wand Length
2.95 ft (0.90 m)
2.76 ft (0.84 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.94 ft (1.20 m)
4.27 ft (1.30 m)
Total Range
27.26 ft (8.31 m)
30.35 ft (9.25 m)
Portability
7.7
7.2
Total Weight
13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)
Weight In Hand
1.54 lbs (0.70 kg)
1.46 lbs (0.66 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
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
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
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
No
Yes
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
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
5.0
5.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
4.0
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
5.0
6.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
4.0
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Suction
8.3
7.7
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
86.2 inH₂O (21.47 kPa)
82.7 inH₂O (20.60 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
20.0 inH₂O (4.98 kPa)
9.4 inH₂O (2.33 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)
1.6 inH₂O (0.41 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Hard flooring Logo", Head Position "Floor Brush"
{Hard Floor} Suction Power, {Hard Floor} Floorhead Setting
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
9.3
8.6
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
122.5 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
87.9 CFM (2.5 m³/min)
Noise
8.2
8.2
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.1 dBA
76.2 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
72.6 dBA
68.5 dBA
Maneuverability
8.0
8.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
9.0
9.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Cracks
9.0
9.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine
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Boost CX1
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Graphite
Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
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Black/Rose
Boost CX1 Cat & Dog
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Red
Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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Grey/Blue
Boost CX1
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Red
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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Lotus White
Boost CX1 PowerLine
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White
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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White/Rose
Boost CX1 Parquet
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