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Miele Guard L1 Electro vs SEBO AIRBELT E3 Premium

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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 SizeRuntimeBatteryRangeUser MaintenancePortabilityRecurring CostQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Miele Guard L1 Electro
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Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
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Our Verdict

Miele Guard L1 Electro

SEBO AIRBELT E3 Premium

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  • AIRBELT E3 Premium (Graphite)
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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

8.7
N/A
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Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
N/A

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.0
N/A

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
N/A

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Cracks 
 

8.5
N/A

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Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
N/A

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Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Locked

In The Box 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
Locked

Storing 
 

8.0
N/A

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Height 
 

39.96" (101.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

13.78" (35.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

20.63" (52.4 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Locked

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
Locked

Dirt Compartment Size 
 

8.0
N/A

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Bagless 
 

No
Locked

Volume 
 

0.61 gal (2.30 L)
Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Locked

Bag Included 
 

1
Locked

Runtime 
 

10
N/A

Minimum Runtime 
 

N/A

Maximum Runtime 
 

N/A

Battery 
 

0.0
N/A

Minimum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recharge Dock 
 

No
N/A

Battery Life Indicator 
 

No
N/A

Swappable Battery 
 

N/A

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

No
N/A

Range 
 

7.6
N/A

Cordless 
 

No
Locked

Cord Length 
 

24.28 ft (7.4 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Hose Length 
 

6.07 ft (1.85 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

3.15 ft (0.96 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

4.43 ft (1.35 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

33.79 ft (10.30 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

User Maintenance 
 

7.0
N/A

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Portability 
 

6.2
N/A

Total Weight 
 

21.83 lbs (9.90 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.87 lbs (1.30 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Locked

Recurring Cost 
 

5.0
N/A

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Bag Part Number  

TU HyClean Air
Locked

Filter Part Number  

SF-HA 50-1
Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number  

SF-HA 50-1
Locked

Quality Of Life Features 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Locked

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Self-Propelled 
 

No
Locked

Headlights 
 

No
Locked

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Locked

Blower Mode 
 

No
Locked

Tools And Brushes 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Yes
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
Locked

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
Locked
Mobility

Portability 
 

6.2
N/A

Total Weight 
 

21.83 lbs (9.90 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.87 lbs (1.30 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Locked

Maneuverability 
 

8.5
N/A

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Range 
 

7.6
N/A

Cordless 
 

No
Locked

Cord Length 
 

24.28 ft (7.4 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Hose Length 
 

6.07 ft (1.85 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

3.15 ft (0.96 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

4.43 ft (1.35 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

33.79 ft (10.30 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)
Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9
N/A

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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Locked

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

9.5
N/A

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
N/A

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.0
N/A

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Suction 
 

7.9
N/A

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Maximum Hose Suction 
 

79.9 inH₂O (19.91 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

9.6 inH₂O (2.40 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

4.9 inH₂O (1.22 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Auto
Locked

Hose Diameter 
 

1.2" (3.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Airflow 
 

9.0
N/A

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Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

100.2 CFM (2.8 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
N/A

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Bare Floor 
 

69.8 dBA
Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

68.9 dBA
Lock dBA

Maneuverability 
 

8.5
N/A

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.5
N/A

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Air Quality 
 

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Locked

Cracks 
 

8.5
N/A

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Stains 
 

1.0
N/A

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Water 
 

0.0
N/A

Wet Compatible 
 

No
Locked

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

1.0
N/A

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Water 
 

0.0
N/A

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Wet Compatible 
 

No
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Titanium Pearl
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