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Miele Classic C1 vs Airsign HEPA Vacuum
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Miele Classic C1
Airsign HEPA Vacuum
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeCanister
BaglessNo
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)No
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeCanister
BaglessNo
CordlessNo
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine (Blue)
- Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine (Graphite)
- Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine (Red)
- Classic C1 Cat&Dog PowerLine (Red)
- Classic C1 Cat&Dog PowerLine (White)
- HEPA Vacuum (Jet Black)
Our Verdict
Miele Classic C1
Airsign HEPA Vacuum
The Miele Classic C1 and the Airsign HEPA Vacuum are somewhat evenly matched bagged canister vacuums, though the Miele is a slightly better option for most use cases. The Miele feels better built, has a longer overall range, weighs a little less, gives you a wider array of suction power modes, makes less noise, and performs better on carpeted floors. It also comes with an upholstery tool that's more effective in dealing with pet hair on fabric furniture than the Airsign vacuum's hard-bristle brush. However, the Airsign comes bundled with a HEPA filter, making it a better option if you suffer from allergies.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.6
8.5
Airflow
9.3
6.2
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
7.5
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Canister
Canister
User Maintenance
9.5
9.5
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
5.5
5.5
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
GN AirClean 3D
Airsign AirBags
Filter Part Number
SF SAC 20/30
Airsign Pre-Motor Filter
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
Airsign HEPA Filter
Storing
7.4
7.7
Storing Picture
Height
42.52" (108.0 cm)
41.73" (106.0 cm)
Width
11.81" (30.0 cm)
10.04" (25.5 cm)
Depth
25.20" (64.0 cm)
15.75" (40.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Automatic
Automatic
On-Board Tool Storage
Yes
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
No
No
Dirt Compartment
8.2
8.2
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
No
No
Volume
0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.66 gal (2.50 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
1
2
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
6.5
5.6
Cordless
No
No
Cord Length
17.88 ft (5.5 m)
14.60 ft (4.5 m)
Hose Length
5.94 ft (1.81 m)
5.74 ft (1.75 m)
Minimum Wand Length
2.95 ft (0.90 m)
2.85 ft (0.87 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.94 ft (1.20 m)
3.77 ft (1.15 m)
Total Range
27.26 ft (8.31 m)
23.79 ft (7.25 m)
Portability
7.7
7.6
Total Weight
13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
13.89 lbs (6.30 kg)
Weight In Hand
1.54 lbs (0.70 kg)
1.08 lbs (0.49 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
0.0
0.0
Minimum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Maximum Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Recharge Time
N/A
N/A
Recharge Dock
No
No
Battery Life Indicator
No
No
Removable Batteries
No
No
Quality Of Life Features
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
Manual
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
No
No
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
No
No
Turbo Brush
No
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
No
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
10
Setting Used
"Highest Suction", Head Position "floor setting" (suction valve closed)
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
100%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
100%
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
100%
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Hard Floor Pick-Up
5.0
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
4.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
5.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
4.0
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
7.1
Setting Used
"Highest Suction", Head Position "carpet setting" (suction valve closed)
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
60%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
60%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
60%
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
60%
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
71%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
71%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
70%
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
70%
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
7.7
Setting Used
"Highest Suction", Head Position "carpet setting" (suction valve closed)
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
73%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
73%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
73%
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
72%
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
51%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
50%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
50%
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
49%
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
9.8
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
99%
Low-Pile Carpet
99%
High-Pile Carpet
99%
Suction
8.3
7.6
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
86.2 inH₂O (21.47 kPa)
86.7 inH₂O (21.59 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
20.0 inH₂O (4.98 kPa)
7.6 inH₂O (1.89 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)
2.0 inH₂O (0.51 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Hard flooring Logo", Head Position "Floor Brush"
"Highest Suction", Head Position "floor setting" (suction valve closed)
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.4" (3.5 cm)
Airflow
9.3
6.2
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
122.5 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
43.1 CFM (1.2 m³/min)
Noise
8.2
7.8
Noise Video
Bare Floor
75.1 dBA
78.6 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
72.6 dBA
76.9 dBA
Maneuverability
8.0
8.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
9.0
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Yes
Cracks
9.0
9.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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