MieleBoost CX1 Cat & Dog - Bagless canister vacuum cleaner, lightweight, compact and corded with vortex technology, TurboBrush and HEPA AirClean filter, in Black/Rose

I wasn't necessarily impressed with the materials used in the manufacture of this machine and its accessories. All the above simply felt "cheap" to me as similar feeling gear in my past would inevitably fail or fall apart. After several months of active use of this vacuum cleaner it is now clear to me my suspicions were incorrect. Yes, everything is extraordinarily light weight (especially the brush head unit). But where I once thought that would have indicated a compromise in durability and performance, this is simply not the case (so far).I'm especially pleased with the ease of removing debris from the catch basin once it fills up. It's extraordinarily easy enough to remove it from the main unit. It's light enough to lift it above a kitchen trash can. And the latch mechanism opening the basin container for the purpose of emptying it into a trash can functions well with minimal (if any) mess.The suction and other controls of this machine are also highest quality in my humble opinion. And oh yeah, I'm also impressed with the lower-level noise this thing makes during operation in comparison to ALL other machines I've owned in the past.As opposed to other larger machines that offer on-board storage of the various cleaning heads one my use (such as the brush head, etc.), this unit does not. Nonetheless, I consider this a plus in how the lack of on-board storage helps minimize the overall size and weight of the entire machine.Yes, this brand charges a bit more than its competitors. However, I now completely understand why and consider the additional cost worthwhile. Of course, if it breaks down I'll certainly report.Worth the cost of admission.

This is a great vacuum for floors and throw rugs. It’s really not meant for carpet unless you purchase a power head. Very powerful and quiet. Very easy to clean dust cup and filters. Very simple vacuum which is exactly what I was looking for.

This is the worst vacuum I have ever owned, not sure what happened to Miele - I had one years ago and it was fantastic, this one however has never worked properly since I purchased it and today it just randomly seems to have died for no reason?! The power cord catch hasn't worked since the second time I used it, the suction power is a joke and it gets clogged almost immediately upon using. I have a small apartment with mostly hardwood floors and just a couple rugs and this piece of junk can't even handle that. Do yourself a favor and save your money. This was a lot of money to spend on garbage.

So I usually buy Dyson, and I loved Dyson when they first came out. But the one I had most recently was upright animal/ ball and it felt so cheap. It was flimsy feeling. Either way the motor / rotation on the head died and it stopped sucking. So I took a risk and bought this. First this is a QUIET vacuum. I love that you can use the hose without pulling it out of the base of the vacuum - instead you just remove the head of the floor piece. I like that I can fully clean the chamber I don’t have to stick my f- hand in the debris to get it out. The cord goes back into place with a button. And they say that they have the same suction power / more than a dyson. But here’s the deal, the head it comes with does not have rotation it’s meant for flat hardwood floors, so you have to buy another head - the turbo. Which works well, it’s just not motorized so it feels less substantial than the Dyson which felt like it would suck the carpet up. (I liked that, to the point it almost wouldn’t move). I think you have to get another version to get a motorized head. This version you can only get a suction driven head. It is a really nice, serviceable vacuum - I’mSick of buying things that deliberately die and you’re forced to buy a new one. For the cost of a Dyson it should be more serviceable. And it shouldn’t die in 2 years. I had the first Dyson ever and that thing went from 2009-2021. It was a sad day, even worse now that I think about the fact that I got a new one that turned out to be flimsy die in 2 years junk.

This is a nice little vacuum. I just got it, so will have to wait and see how it holds up over time, but Miele has a good reputation so hopefully it will last.Something to be aware of: Not all models come with a HEPA filter (contrary to what "Rufus" said when I asked). The more expensive 'Parquet' and 'Cat & Dog' models have a HEPA filter but the less expensive regular model does not. However, you can buy a HEPA filter separately and use it in the regular model.After using the vacuum for the first time, here's what I found:Pros:- Vacuum is small, light, and maneuverable- Suction is powerful but is also adjustable- Dust canister is easy to empty, though there was fine dust coating it after being emptied -- wiped it out with a damp paper towel- Floor attachment switches from carpet to bare floor setting with a foot switch -- works really well on large/wall-to-wall carpets and on bare floorsCons:- The smaller attachments are separate and are not stowed in/with the vacuum. I have to use the upholstery attachment a lot due to bad dust allergies and there's no easy way to bring it with me as I move around the house.- Floor attachment is larger than usual making it impossible to get into tight spaces -- e.g. you have to switch to a different attachment to clean behind the toilet.- On small rugs you can only really push the floor brush forward, even on the carpet setting. Trying to move back or sideways just moves the carpet.- Even with carpet setting and reduced suction it was very difficult to clean my bathroom mats -- brush was hard to move (even pushing forward) and kept getting stuck to mat and pulling it up.