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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. Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
    12. Cracks
    13. Stains
    14. Water
    15. Low-Pile Carpet Performance
    16. High-Pile Carpet Performance
    17. Pet Hair Floor Performance
  6. Automation
    1. Physical Automation
    2. Companion App Automation
  7. Comments

Miele Complete C3 Alize vs Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Miele Complete C3 Alize
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

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Miele Complete C3 Alize Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Picture
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
No
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Vacuum Type
Canister
Bagless
Yes
Cordless
No
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
  1. Recommended in 7 articles:
  2. Canister
  3. Good Suction
  4. Brands
  5. Miele
  6. Bagged
  7. HEPA
  8. For Allergies
  1. Recommended in 1 article:
  2. Canister

Variants

  • Complete C3 Brilliant (Bronze Pearl)
  • Complete C3 Calima (Curry Yellow)
  • Complete C3 Alize (Ivory White)
  • Complete C3 Cat & Dog (Lotus White)
  • Complete C3 Marin (Marine Blue)
  • Complete C3 Kona (Obsidian Black)
  • Complete C3 Alize (Petrol)
  • Complete C3 HomeCare+ (Red)
  • Animal (Nickel)
  • Absolute (Nickel)
  • Animal Pro (Purple/Iron)
  • Origin (Red/Iron)
  • Multi Floor (Yellow/Iron)

Review

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See Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Review
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Our Verdict

Miele Complete C3 Alize

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor]

The Miele Complete C3 Alize is a better overall canister vacuum than the Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal. The Miele feels better built, is easier to maintain, and has a significantly more powerful motor. The Miele can also be used in a handheld configuration, and its handle has an LED light to help you navigate more shadowy areas. However, the Dyson has virtually no recurring costs and comes with more tools and brushes.

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Bronze Pearl
Complete C3 Brilliant
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Nickel
Animal
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Curry Yellow
Complete C3 Calima
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Nickel
Absolute
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Ivory White
Complete C3 Alize
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Purple/Iron
Animal Pro
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Lotus White
Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Red/Iron
Origin
SEARCH
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Marine Blue
Complete C3 Marin
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Yellow/Iron
Multi Floor
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Obsidian Black
Complete C3 Kona
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Petrol
Complete C3 Alize
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Red
Complete C3 HomeCare+
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.7
7.6

Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
10

Build Quality 
 

8.5
6.0

User Maintenance 
 

9.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

8.5
6.0

Build Quality Picture  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Build Quality Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Canister
Canister
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User Maintenance 
 

9.5
8.5

Maintenance Picture  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Maintenance Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

4.5
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

GN AirClean 3D
No bag

Filter Part Number  

SF HA 50
No replaceable filters

HEPA Filter Part Number  

SF HA 50
Not available
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Storing 
 

7.4
7.5

Storing Picture  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Storing Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Storing Picture

Height 
 

40.94" (104.0 cm)
39.96" (101.5 cm)

Width 
 

11.81" (30.0 cm)
10.47" (26.6 cm)

Depth 
 

25.20" (64.0 cm)
24.88" (63.2 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Automatic
Automatic

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

No
No
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Dirt Compartment 
 

8.2
7.8

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

No
Yes

Volume 
 

0.66 gal (2.50 L)
0.26 gal (1.00 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

1
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Miele Complete C3 Alize In The Box Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

7.7
7.2

Cordless 
 

No
No

Cord Length 
 

24.38 ft (7.4 m)
21.87 ft (6.7 m)

Hose Length 
 

6.40 ft (1.95 m)
5.15 ft (1.57 m)

Minimum Wand Length 
 

2.66 ft (0.81 m)
2.92 ft (0.89 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

4.10 ft (1.25 m)
4.20 ft (1.28 m)

Total Range 
 

34.22 ft (10.43 m)
30.46 ft (9.29 m)
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Portability 
 

7.1
6.8

Total Weight 
 

15.87 lbs (7.20 kg)
17.99 lbs (8.16 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.94 lbs (0.88 kg)
2.16 lbs (0.98 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 Complete C3 Alize Picture Of Controls
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
Yes

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

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 Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

5.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

4.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

4.0

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

8.4
7.2

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

87.8 inH₂O (21.87 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

21.4 inH₂O (5.32 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

Default

Normal Head Suction 
 

5.7 inH₂O (1.41 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.89 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", Head Position "Floor Brush"
Default

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
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Airflow 
 

9.3

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

122.3 CFM (3.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
7.7

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

72.3 dBA
79.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

62.9 dBA
78.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.5
8.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

9.0
9.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Sofa Pickup Post Test
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

5.6

Setting Used  

Default ("Suction release" clip pulled)

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Bare Floor Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

16%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

14%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

9%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] 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)  

99%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Cracks 
 

9.0
9.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

3.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Stain Pickup Post Test
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Miele Complete C3 Alize Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Water Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.7

Setting Used  

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Low Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

38%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

36%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

33%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Low Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

78%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

76%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

73%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.7

Setting Used  

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] High Carpet Large Debris Graph

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

30%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

26%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

17%

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] High Carpet Small Debris Graph

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

80%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

79%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

75%

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

8.8

Pet Hair Graph  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] Pet Hair Graph

Bare Floor 
 

94%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

91%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

92%
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
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal [Animal Pro, Multi Floor] 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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Bronze Pearl
Complete C3 Brilliant
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Nickel
Animal
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Curry Yellow
Complete C3 Calima
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Nickel
Absolute
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Ivory White
Complete C3 Alize
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Purple/Iron
Animal Pro
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Lotus White
Complete C3 Cat & Dog
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Red/Iron
Origin
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Marine Blue
Complete C3 Marin
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Yellow/Iron
Multi Floor
SEE PRICE
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Obsidian Black
Complete C3 Kona
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Amazon.com
 
Petrol
Complete C3 Alize
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Red
Complete C3 HomeCare+
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