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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Build Quality
    2. User Maintenance
    3. Recurring Cost
    4. Storing
    5. Dirt Compartment
    6. In The Box
    7. Range
    8. Portability
    9. Battery
    10. Quality Of Life Features
    11. Tools And Brushes
    12. Alternative Configuration
  5. Performance
    1. Hard Floor Pick-Up
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
    4. Pet-Hair Pick-Up
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. Comments

Dyson V11 vs Miele Duoflex HX1

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dyson V11
Miele Duoflex HX1

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Jan 31, 2025 08:51 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Dyson V11 Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 Picture
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Variants

  • V11 Torque Drive (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Torque Drive+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Absolute (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Motorhead (Blue/Nickel)
  • V11 Outsize Origin+ (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Pro (Iron Gray)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Origin (Nickel/Blue)
  • V11 Extra (Nickel/Iron)
  • V11 Plus (Nickel/Purple)
  • V11 Outsize (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Absolute Extra (Nickel/Red)
  • V11 Animal (Purple/Nickel)
  • Duoflex HX1 Extra (Brilliant White/Space Grey)
  • Duoflex HX1 CarCare (Casa Gray)
  • Duoflex HX1 (Nordic Blue)
  • Duoflex HX1 Cat & Dog (Obsidian Black)
  • Duoflex HX1 Total Care (Obsidian Black/Rose Gold)
  • Duoflex HX1 (Terra red)

Our Verdict

Dyson V11

Miele Duoflex HX1

The Miele Duoflex HX1 and the Dyson V11 have different strengths. The Dyson offers superior performance on every surface type and has a larger dust container, so you'll have to empty it less frequently. Unlike the Miele, there are also no recurring costs. That said, the Miele is much better built, offers superior battery life, and depending on the variant, can be more versatile thanks to the inclusion of an extension hose and extendable, flexible crevice tool. 

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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Brilliant White/Space Grey
Duoflex HX1 Extra
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
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Casa Gray
Duoflex HX1 CarCare
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
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Nordic Blue
Duoflex HX1
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
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Obsidian Black
Duoflex HX1 Cat & Dog
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Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
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Obsidian Black/Rose Gold
Duoflex HX1 Total Care
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Iron Gray
V11 Pro
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Amazon.com
Terra red
Duoflex HX1
Amazon.com
Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
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Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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Nickel/Red
V11 Outsize
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Nickel/Red
V11 Absolute Extra
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Purple/Nickel
V11 Animal
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.5

Build Quality 
 

6.5
8.0

Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.5

Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
8.0

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson V11 Build Quality Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson V11 Maintenance Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
8.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson V11 Recurring Cost Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
HX-FDF 20

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

8.3
8.2

Storing Picture  

Dyson V11 Storing Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 Storing Picture

Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
48.35" (122.8 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.88" (25.1 cm)

Depth 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
11.34" (28.8 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

7.2
6.4

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson V11 Dirt Compartment Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.07 gal (0.25 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson V11 In The Box Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.12 ft (0.34 m)
0.95 ft (0.29 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.08 ft (0.94 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.7
7.7

Total Weight 
 

7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)
7.16 lbs (3.25 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.41 lbs (2.00 kg)
4.81 lbs (2.18 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.9
7.9

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
14.8 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

76 min
62.9 min

Recharge Time 
 

240 min
205 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Dyson V11 Picture Of Controls
Miele Duoflex HX1 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 
 

Manual
Only Automatic
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson V11 Tools And Brush Picture
Miele Duoflex HX1 Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson V11 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Miele Duoflex HX1 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson V11 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Miele Duoflex HX1 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

7.5
7.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Dyson V11 Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Miele Duoflex HX1 Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V11 High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Miele Duoflex HX1 High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

7.5
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V11 Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Miele Duoflex HX1 Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

9.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Dyson V11 Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Miele Duoflex HX1 Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

7.5
3.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

93.5 inH₂O (23.28 kPa)
44.4 inH₂O (11.07 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

5.9 inH₂O (1.48 kPa)
1.1 inH₂O (0.27 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
0.8 inH₂O (0.20 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

''Auto'', (Motorized Head Brushroll Gate Opened)
"Low"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.4
7.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

62.5 CFM (1.8 m³/min)
60.6 CFM (1.7 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.2 dBA
69.0 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.4 dBA
72.6 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V11 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Miele Duoflex HX1 Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
No
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Cracks 
 

7.0
6.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson V11 Wood Cracks Post Test
Miele Duoflex HX1 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V11 Stain Pickup Post Test
Miele Duoflex HX1 Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson V11 Water Pickup Post Test
Miele Duoflex HX1 Water Pickup Post Test
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive
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Brilliant White/Space Grey
Duoflex HX1 Extra
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Blue/Nickel
V11 Torque Drive+
Amazon.com
Casa Gray
Duoflex HX1 CarCare
Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Absolute
Amazon.com
Nordic Blue
Duoflex HX1
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Blue/Nickel
V11 Motorhead
Amazon.com
Obsidian Black
Duoflex HX1 Cat & Dog
Amazon.com
Iron Gray
V11 Outsize Origin+
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Amazon.com
Obsidian Black/Rose Gold
Duoflex HX1 Total Care
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Iron Gray
V11 Pro
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Terra red
Duoflex HX1
Amazon.com
Nickel/Blue
V11 Absolute Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Blue
V11 Origin
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Nickel/Iron
V11 Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Purple
V11 Plus
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Nickel/Red
V11 Outsize
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Nickel/Red
V11 Absolute Extra
Amazon.com
 
Purple/Nickel
V11 Animal
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