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Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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.
Variants
- Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine (Blue)
- Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine (Graphite)
- Complete C3 Brilliant (Bronze Pearl)
- Complete C3 Calima (Curry Yellow)
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Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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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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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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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
7.9
8.2
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Full Comparison
Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
5.0
5.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
4.0
4.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
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
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Pet Hair Pickup
4.0
4.0
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance
9.0
9.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks
9.0
9.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Canister
Canister
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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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
Storing
7.8
7.8
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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
Dirt Compartment Size
8.1
8.1
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Bagless
No
No
Volume
0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.66 gal (2.50 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
1
1
Runtime
10
10
Minimum Runtime
N/A
N/A
Maximum Runtime
N/A
N/A
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
Swappable Battery
No
No
User-Serviceable Battery
No
No
User Maintenance
9.5
8.0
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
5.5
4.5
Recurring Cost Picture
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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
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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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
Blower Mode
No
No
Mobility
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
Maneuverability
8.0
8.5
Maneuverability Video
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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)
Air Quality
Particle Filtration
8.0
10
Operation Video
Particle Filtration
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Average PM10 Concentration
2.7 μg/m³
0.1 μg/m³
Average PM2.5 Concentration
2.6 μg/m³
0.1 μg/m³
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Air Quality During Emptying
9.5
9.5
Emptying Video
Performance
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)
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)
Noise
8.2
8.6
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.1 dBA
72.3 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
72.6 dBA
62.9 dBA
Mopping Capabilities
Stains
3.0
3.0
Stain Video
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Water
0.0
0.0
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Wet Compatible
No
No
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Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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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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Complete C3 Alize
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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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Complete C3 Alize
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