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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 Pickup
    2. High-Pile Carpet Pickup
    3. Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
    4. Pet Hair Pickup
    5. Suction
    6. Airflow
    7. Noise
    8. Maneuverability
    9. Pet Hair Furniture Performance
    10. Air Quality
    11. Cracks
    12. Stains
    13. Water
  6. Comments

Miele Classic C1 vs Eureka Mighty Mite

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Miele Classic C1
Eureka Mighty Mite

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Miele Classic C1 Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite Picture

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)
  • Mighty Mite (3670G)
  • Mighty Mite (3670H)
  • Mighty Mite (3670M)

Our Verdict

Miele Classic C1

Eureka Mighty Mite

The Miele Classic C1 is a more versatile canister vacuum than the Eureka Mighty Mite. The Miele feels better built, is easier to maintain, and has a wide variety of convenience features like a self-winding power cord and a tool clip that sits at the base of its wand. It also has a more powerful motor and is more maneuverable despite its heavier weight. However, the Eureka is still a good choice if you're looking for an inexpensive alternative that weighs less and takes up less room when not in use.

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Mighty Mite
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Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
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Mighty Mite
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Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.6
7.3

Cracks 
 

9.0
7.0

Build Quality 
 

7.5
6.0

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
6.0

Build Quality Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Build Quality Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister
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User Maintenance 
 

9.5
9.5

Maintenance Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Maintenance Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

5.5
7.0

Recurring Cost Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Recurring Cost Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

GN AirClean 3D
60295C

Filter Part Number  

SF SAC 20/30
12475000004508

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
No HEPA Filter
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Storing 
 

7.4
6.6

Storing Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Storing Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite Storing Picture

Height 
 

42.52" (108.0 cm)
54.72" (139.0 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
15.75" (40.0 cm)

Depth 
 

25.20" (64.0 cm)
23.62" (60.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Manual

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.2
8.3

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Dirt Compartment Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

No
No

Volume 
 

0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.74 gal (2.80 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
5
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Miele Classic C1 In The Box Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

6.5
7.1

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

17.88 ft (5.5 m)
19.62 ft (6.0 m)

Hose Length 
 

5.94 ft (1.81 m)
6.89 ft (2.10 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.95 ft (0.90 m)
0.89 ft (0.27 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.94 ft (1.20 m)
3.87 ft (1.18 m)

Total Range 
 

27.26 ft (8.31 m)
29.95 ft (9.13 m)
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Portability 
 

7.7
8.4

Total Weight 
 

13.01 lbs (5.90 kg)
9.04 lbs (4.10 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.54 lbs (0.70 kg)
1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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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
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Miele Classic C1 Picture Of Controls
Eureka Mighty Mite 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
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Miele Classic C1 Tools And Brush Picture
Eureka Mighty Mite 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
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
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  

Miele Classic C1 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Eureka Mighty Mite Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Miele Classic C1 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Eureka Mighty Mite Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
5.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

4.0
7.0

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

5.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

4.0
4.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

8.3
7.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

86.2 inH₂O (21.47 kPa)
87.4 inH₂O (21.77 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

20.0 inH₂O (4.98 kPa)
6.5 inH₂O (1.63 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

6.1 inH₂O (1.52 kPa)
6.5 inH₂O (1.63 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Hard flooring Logo", Head Position "Floor Brush"
"On", (Bristles Retracted)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.8" (4.5 cm)
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Airflow 
 

9.3
8.5

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

122.5 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
85.5 CFM (2.4 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.2
7.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

75.1 dBA
78.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.6 dBA
78.4 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
8.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
No
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Cracks 
 

9.0
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Wood Cracks Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Stain Pickup Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Miele Classic C1 Water Pickup Post Test
Eureka Mighty Mite Water Pickup Post Test
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Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine
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Mighty Mite
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Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
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3670H
Mighty Mite
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Red
Classic C1 HomeCare PowerLine
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Mighty Mite
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Classic C1 Cat & Dog PowerLine
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Miele Classic C1

Eureka Mighty Mite

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