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Miele Guard S1 Electro vs SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Debris Pickup
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupPet Hair Furniture PerformanceCracks
    Design
      Build QualityIn The BoxStoringDirt Compartment SizeRuntimeBatteryUser MaintenanceRecurring CostQuality Of Life Features
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      SuctionAirflowNoise
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
    Comments

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Miele Guard S1 Electro
SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Picture

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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Picture

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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)
No
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Our Verdict

Miele Guard S1 Electro

SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium

The SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium and the Miele Guard S1 Electro are both bagged canister vacuums with electric powerheads. The S1 is lighter, making it much easier to carry between floors, and offers much better particle filtration, keeping the air cleaner when you change the dirtbag. The E3's main advantages are its larger dirtbag, which lowers long-term replacement costs, and its floorhead's removable brushroll. A dedicated parquet floorhead for bare floors, though both vacuums struggle with larger debris on hard surfaces.

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Variants

  • Guard S1 Parquet Flex (Brilliant White)
  • Guard S1 Electro (Casa Grey)
  • Airbelt E3 Premium (Graphite)
  • Airbelt E3 Premium (Pastel Blue)

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Brilliant White
Guard S1 Parquet Flex
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Graphite
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Casa Grey
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Pastel Blue
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Nordic Blue
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Pastel Mint
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Sunset Yellow
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White
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.9
8.6
No major differences between these vacuums for house. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
5.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Sofa Pickup Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Sofa Pickup Post Test

Cracks 
 

9.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Wood Cracks Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Wood Cracks Post Test
Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Build Quality Picture
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro In The Box Picture
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium In The Box Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

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 
 

8.0
8.2

Storing Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Storing Picture
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Storing Picture

Height 
 

41.73" (106.0 cm)
37.95" (96.4 cm)

Width 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
12.64" (32.1 cm)

Depth 
 

23.23" (59.0 cm)
19.09" (48.5 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

8.1
8.0

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Dirt Compartment Picture
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

No
No

Volume 
 

0.65 gal (2.45 L)
0.55 gal (2.10 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 
 

N/A
N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
No

User Maintenance 
 

8.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Maintenance Picture
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
6.0

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Recurring Cost Picture
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

TU HyClean Air
8300AM

Filter Part Number  

AircleanPlus 50
8322AM

HEPA Filter Part Number  

N/A
No HEPA Filter

Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Picture Of Controls
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium 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 
 

None
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
Mobility

Portability 
 

7.0
6.2

Total Weight 
 

15.76 lbs (7.15 kg)
22.38 lbs (10.15 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.56 lbs (1.16 kg)
2.40 lbs (1.09 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Range 
 

7.3
7.7

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

21.33 ft (6.5 m)
23.95 ft (7.3 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.36 ft (1.94 m)
7.05 ft (2.15 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.69 ft (0.82 m)
2.66 ft (0.81 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.97 ft (1.21 m)
3.77 ft (1.15 m)

Total Range 
 

31.14 ft (9.49 m)
34.45 ft (10.50 m)
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9
8.4

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Particle Filtration
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Particle Filtration
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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³
2.3 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³
1.9 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

9.5
8.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Suction 
 

3.9
7.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

82.7 inH₂O (20.59 kPa)
68.6 inH₂O (17.08 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.4 inH₂O (0.35 kPa)
7.1 inH₂O (1.77 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.9 inH₂O (0.23 kPa)
1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Low-pile carpet and rugs"
Resistive Selector, (On, Minimum)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.1" (2.8 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)

Airflow 
 

9.2
9.1

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

115.8 CFM (3.3 m³/min)
108.8 CFM (3.1 m³/min)

Noise 
 

8.3
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

73.9 dBA
71.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.1 dBA
71.6 dBA
Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Stain Pickup Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Stain Pickup Post Test

Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Miele Guard S1 Electro Water Pickup Post Test
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SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium Water Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

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Nordic Blue
Guard S1
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Airbelt E3 Premium
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Guard S1
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Airbelt E3 Premium
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