SEBO Airbelt D4 vs Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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SEBO Airbelt D4
Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog

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Updated Jan 15, 2026 02:59 PM

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Our Verdict

SEBO Airbelt D4

Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog

The SEBO Airbelt D4 is superior to the Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog in most aspects. The SEBO incurs lower costs of ownership, thanks to its use of larger dustbags and longer-lasting filters. It also has a longer range than the Miele, and it does a better job of sealing in fine allergens, at least when the C3 isn't fitted with its higher-end HEPA AirClean filter. All that being said, the Miele is noticeably easier to maneuver in tight spots by virtue of its smaller and lighter canister body. On the topic of attachments, only the SEBO's Parquet tool has a set of removable front bristles, which allow it to clean larger debris without "snowplowing" debris forward. That said, the two vacuum's powerheads are more evenly matched, with the Miele's SEB 228 head having one additional height setting, but the SEBO's ET-1 head being easier to maintain.

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Variants

  • Airbelt D4 Premium (Onyx)
  • Airbelt D4 (Red)
  • Complete C3 Cat & Dog (Lotus White)
  • Complete C3 Cat & Dog (Tayberry Red)

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Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.9
8.6

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
5.0

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
5.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
7.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
9.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

8.5
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
No

Turbo Brush 
 

No
No

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

8.2
8.0

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

44.29" (112.5 cm)
40.16" (102.0 cm)

Width 
 

13.62" (34.6 cm)
13.78" (35.0 cm)

Depth 
 

14.76" (37.5 cm)
20.63" (52.4 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

8.4
8.1

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

No
No

Volume 
 

1.19 gal (4.50 L)
0.66 gal (2.50 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
1
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Runtime 
 

10
10

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A
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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

Swappable Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No
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User Maintenance 
 

8.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

6.0
4.5

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

8120AM
GN AirClean 3D

Filter Part Number  

8191AM
SF AA 50

HEPA Filter Part Number  

8191AM
No HEPA Filter
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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
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

6.3
6.0

Total Weight 
 

21.72 lbs (9.85 kg)
22.60 lbs (10.25 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.45 lbs (1.11 kg)
3.13 lbs (1.42 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

9.3
7.6

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

39.99 ft (12.2 m)
24.44 ft (7.5 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.76 ft (2.06 m)
6.10 ft (1.86 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.56 ft (0.78 m)
2.72 ft (0.83 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.61 ft (1.10 m)
3.94 ft (1.20 m)

Total Range 
 

50.20 ft (15.30 m)
33.99 ft (10.36 m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

7.6
7.2

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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SEBO Airbelt D4 Particle Filtration
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Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog Particle Filtration

Average PM10 Concentration 
 

3.7 μg/m³
4.2 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

3.0 μg/m³
3.8 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

8.0
9.5

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Suction 
 

7.8
3.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

67.3 inH₂O (16.76 kPa)
84.8 inH₂O (21.12 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.1 inH₂O (1.53 kPa)
1.4 inH₂O (0.36 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

6.1 inH₂O (1.53 kPa)
0.8 inH₂O (0.19 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Suction Power Rocker, (Default/Max)
"Energy-Saving", Parquet Twister Floor Brush

Hose Diameter 
 

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

9.1
9.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

110.4 CFM (3.1 m³/min)
111.3 CFM (3.2 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.1
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

76.4 dBA
73.0 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

73.3 dBA
71.5 dBA
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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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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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Airbelt D4 Premium
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Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Airbelt D4 Premium
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Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Airbelt D4
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White
Airbelt D4 Premium
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