Miele Classic C1 vs SEBO FELIX

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Miele Classic C1
SEBO FELIX

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Our Verdict

Miele Classic C1

SEBO FELIX

The Miele Classic C1 and the SEBO FELIX are both mid-range bagged vacuums but differ in terms of configuration. The Miele is a canister unit; this puts less weight in your hand while in use but also means you'll have to drag the second half of the vacuum around as you clean. That said, thanks to its smoothly rolling caster wheels, this isn't that big a problem. However, the Miele does have a few downsides compared to the SEBO. It feels less robust, and it uses smaller capacity dustbags that will need to be replaced more often. It's also worth noting that unlike the SEBO FELIX, not all variants of the Miele Classic C1 have a power outlet for using an electrohead, an attachment that's crucial for cleaning carpeted floors.

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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)
  • FELIX (HEARTS)
  • FELIX (INDIGO)
  • FELIX (ONYX)
  • FELIX (ROSE)
  • FELIX (ROSSO)
  • FELIX (WHITE INDIGO)
  • FELIX (WHITE ROSSO)
  • FELIX (WILD)

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Blue
Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine
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HEARTS
FELIX
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Graphite
Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
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INDIGO
FELIX
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Red
Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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ONYX
FELIX
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Red
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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ROSE
FELIX
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White
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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ROSSO
FELIX
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WHITE INDIGO
FELIX
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WHITE ROSSO
FELIX
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WILD
FELIX
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.6

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
7.5

Maneuverability 
 

8.0
6.5

User Maintenance 
 

9.5
8.0

Portability 
 

7.7
6.5

Cracks 
 

9.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.5

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Upright
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User Maintenance 
 

9.5
8.0

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

5.5
4.5

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

GN AirClean 3D
7029AM

Filter Part Number  

SF SAC 20/30
7012AM

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
7095ER12
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Storing 
 

7.4
7.3

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

42.52" (108.0 cm)
40.71" (103.4 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
12.01" (30.5 cm)

Depth 
 

25.20" (64.0 cm)
10.59" (26.9 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.2
8.3

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

No
No

Volume 
 

0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.86 gal (3.25 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
1
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Range 
 

6.5
7.7

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

17.88 ft (5.5 m)
31.46 ft (9.6 m)

Hose Length 
 

5.94 ft (1.81 m)
5.25 ft (1.60 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.95 ft (0.90 m)
2.82 ft (0.86 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.94 ft (1.20 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)

Total Range 
 

27.26 ft (8.31 m)
34.81 ft (10.61 m)
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Portability 
 

7.7
6.5

Total Weight 
 

13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
16.53 lbs (7.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.54 lbs (0.70 kg)
3.97 lbs (1.80 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  

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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
No

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 
 

5.0
7.5

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

4.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
5.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

4.0
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

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Suction 
 

8.3
2.5

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

86.2 inH₂O (21.47 kPa)
53.4 inH₂O (13.31 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

20.0 inH₂O (4.98 kPa)
1.3 inH₂O (0.33 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)
0.3 inH₂O (0.07 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard flooring Logo", Head Position "Floor Brush"
Premium Parquet Floor Brush with Suction Control Slider Set Midway

Hose Diameter 
 

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

9.3
8.9

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

122.5 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
94.1 CFM (2.7 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.2
8.9

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.1 dBA
64.1 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.6 dBA
71.8 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.0
6.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

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
8.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

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

Blue
Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine
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HEARTS
FELIX
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Graphite
Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
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INDIGO
FELIX
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Red
Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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ONYX
FELIX
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Red
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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ROSE
FELIX
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White
Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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ROSSO
FELIX
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WHITE INDIGO
FELIX
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WHITE ROSSO
FELIX
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WILD
FELIX
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