Miele Classic C1 vs SEBO Airbelt D4

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Miele Classic C1
SEBO Airbelt D4

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Our Verdict

Miele Classic C1

SEBO Airbelt D4

The SEBO Airbelt D4 is better than the Miele Classic C1 for most uses. The SEBO is better built, incurs lower recurring costs, uses much larger dirtbags, and has a significantly longer operating range. Its power rocker switch also gives you a more precise level of control in adjusting suction power compared to the Miele vacuum's power level presets. Conversely, the Miele is smaller, lighter, and more maneuverable.

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  • Airbelt D4 Premium (Onyx)
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Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

Hard Floor Pickup video  

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Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

N/A
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Sofa Pickup Video  

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Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

N/A
N/A

Cracks Video  

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Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Locked
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Locked
Locked
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Storing 
 

N/A
N/A

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Locked
Locked

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Locked
Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Locked
Locked
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

N/A
N/A

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Locked
Locked

Volume 
 

Lock gal (Lock L)
Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator 
 

Locked
Locked

Bag Included 
 

Locked
Locked
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Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A

Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Locked
Locked

Swappable Battery 
 

N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Locked
Locked

Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Cordless 
 

Locked
Locked

Cord Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Hose Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)
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User Maintenance 
 

N/A
N/A

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Locked
Locked
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Recurring Cost 
 

N/A
N/A

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

Locked
Locked

Filter Part Number  

Locked
Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number  

Locked
Locked
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Locked
Locked

Power Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Self-Propelled 
 

Locked
Locked

Headlights 
 

Locked
Locked

Easy On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Blower Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

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Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Locked
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Locked
Locked
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Mobility

Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Locked
Locked
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Maneuverability 
 

N/A
N/A

Maneuverability Video  

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Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Cordless 
 

Locked
Locked

Cord Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Hose Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

N/A
N/A

Operation Video  

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Particle Filtration  

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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

Lock μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

Lock μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

N/A
N/A

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

Hard Floor Pickup video  

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Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Suction 
 

N/A
N/A

Suction Video  

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Maximum Hose Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Locked
Locked

Hose Diameter 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
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Airflow 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Airflow Video  

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Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)
Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)
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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise Video 
 

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Bare Floor 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

N/A
N/A

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Sofa Pickup Video  

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Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Cracks 
 

N/A
N/A

Cracks Video  

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Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

N/A
N/A

Stain Video  

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Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

N/A
N/A

Wet Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Water Video  

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Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

N/A
N/A

Stain Video  

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Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

N/A
N/A

Water Video  

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Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Wet Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked
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