Miele and Dyson are two of the most respected brands in the vacuum industry. But which brand is superior when it comes to cordless vacuums?
With great products and passionate fans on both sides, it’s easy to see why this can become a heated debate.
Here, we’re comparing the Miele Triflex HX1 cordless vacuum lineup vs. Dyson’s popular V11 models.
We’ll break down the best features of both cordless vacuum brands in order to settle this debate once and for all.
We have been hard at work testing cordless vacuums. We looked at a variety of models across the most popular brands and based our reviews off of important factors like convenience, performance, noise level, and battery life.
Keeping all of these things in mind, let’s jump right into our comparison.
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Miela Vacuum Overview
Miele entered the cordless vacuum industry in 2020 with the release of its Triflex HX1 vacuums. This innovative series of cordless vacuums comes in three different models – the Standard, the Cat and Dog, and the Pro.
Dyson Vacuum Overview
Dyson, on the other hand, has been a fan-favorite in the cordless vacuum market since 2006.
Because of this, the company has a much larger selection to choose from than Miele does.
For the purposes of this comparison, we’ll start by comparing the base level Miele HX1 vs. the Dyson v11 Torque Drive, then we’ll move on to the pet friendly variants, and finally finish by covering both of their top of the line offerings.
Miele HX1 Standard vs. Dyson V11 Torque Drive
The Miele Triflex HX1 and the Dyson v11 Torque Drive are two of the best cordless vacuums on the market.
They’re both similar in terms of performance and only a few small details set them apart from one another.
Unlike the Triflex, the v11 Torque Drive is not freestanding. This probably doesn’t sound like a big deal at first, but having a vacuum that can stand up on its own is a huge perk.
The v11 also requires the user to hold down a trigger on the handle to make it run. The Miele, on the other hand, allows you to clean your home with just the touch of a button.
Another perk of the Miele Triflex HX1 is the 3-in-1 design, which allows you to rearrange each piece of the vacuum to change the weight distribution.
Both models feature automatic surface detection to allow you to move through your home with ease, regardless of the type of flooring in each room.
They also both perform well on all types of flooring. The Dyson had a little trouble on high-pile shag carpets, but overall, performs great.
Both models are able to glide from hard floors to carpeting without having to change the cleaning head.
Both the Miele Triflex HX1 and the Dyson V11 operate at up to 60 minutes per charge. However, the Triflex does not have the LCD screen that the V11 offers.
Instead, the Triflex has a light up bar that gives you a vague indication of how much longer your battery will last.
Overall, both vacuums are great and offer their own unique features. But because both models offer similar cleaning performance, the Miele is a little more convenient, and is overall a more cost effective choice.
Dyson V11 Animal vs. Miele HX1 Pet
Next up, if you’re looking for a pet friendly cordless vacuum, you may want to check out the Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog or the Dyson V11 Animal.
As the names of these models suggest, they were both designed with pet owners in mind.
The Dyson v11 Animal is virtually the same as the other models in the v11 series. However, it doesn’t have the LCD battery status screen.
Instead, it features a less advanced LED screen, which is more similar to the status bar on the Triflex.
The Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog comes with lights on the cleaning head to illuminate pet hair on the floor.
The Cat and Dog also operates at a lower sound frequency than the v11 Animal, making it more pet-friendly.
We found that the Triflex was a lot easier on animals than competing brands.
In addition to helping your pup feel more comfortable, both of these vacuums can also help you out with allergies.
The Cat and Dog and Pro versions of the Triflex come with a HEPA filter to trap 99.999 percent of small particles and allergens.
Miele’s filters are washable and easy to clean, and the company even offers lifetime filters for its cordless models.
One drawback is that the Triflex is not a sealed system. All Dyson models, on the other hand, come with a sealed system.
This means that the air the vacuum releases is cleaner than the air it takes in.
According to Dyson, the v11 models are certified allergy friendly and have advanced filtration to capture 99.99 percent of dust and allergens.
Both of these models are a great choice if you have pets at home. But because the Miele Triflex is a bit easier on your pets vacuum anxiety, we recommend this model.
Miele HX1 Pro vs. Dyson V11 Outsize
And finally, if you came here to see top of the line cordless vacuums, Miele and Dyson don’t disappoint with their Pro and V11 Outsize models.
Both models come with all of the features we’ve already mentioned, along with a few unique bonuses.
These cordless vacuums both come with an extra replaceable battery and can run for up to 120 minutes.
This makes them great for deep cleaning your entire house.
The Dyson v11 Outsize has all of the perks of the v11 Torque Drive, with the addition of a larger cleaning head. This helps you to cover more ground in less time.
It also has slightly stronger suction power than the v11 Torque Drive. Another perk of this model is the larger dustbin, which allows you to go longer without having to dump out dust and debris.
The Miele Triflex HX1 Pro also comes with all of the features of the Cat and Dog model, with the addition of lights on the cleaning head. This helps to illuminate any dust, dirt, or dander you missed with the naked eye.
We hope this article has given you a great starting point when it comes to selecting the right cordless vacuum for your home.