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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. To Be Deleted
  7. Comments

Miele Triflex HX1 vs Dyson Outsize

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Miele Triflex HX1
Dyson Outsize

Tested using Methodology v1.3

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Miele Triflex HX1 Picture
Dyson Outsize Picture
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Variants

  • Triflex HX1 (Graphite Grey)
  • Triflex HX1 Pro (Infinity Grey)
  • Triflex HX1 (Lotus White)
  • Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog (Obsidian Black)
  • Triflex HX1 (Ruby Red)
  • Outsize Absolute+ (Gold)
  • Outsize Absolute (Gold)
  • Outsize+ (Iron/Red)
  • Outsize (Nickel)
  • Outsize Extra (Nickel)
  • Outsize Total Clean (Nickel/Red)
  • Outsize Origin (Nickel/Red)

Our Verdict

Miele Triflex HX1

Dyson Outsize

The Miele Triflex HX1 is a better vacuum than the Dyson Outsize. The Miele is better built, is less demanding in terms of maintenance, offers superior performance on low-pile carpets, and is easier to maneuver. It also has a unique three-in-one design that makes it a little more versatile. Meanwhile, the Dyson has a larger dirt compartment that doesn't need to be emptied as often and comes with more tools and brushes, not to mention a second battery, which gives it a significantly longer total runtime.

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Graphite Grey
Triflex HX1
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Gold
Outsize Absolute+
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Infinity Grey
Triflex HX1 Pro
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Gold
Outsize Absolute
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Lotus White
Triflex HX1
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Iron/Red
Outsize+
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Obsidian Black
Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog
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Nickel
Outsize
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Ruby Red
Triflex HX1
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Nickel
Outsize Extra
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Nickel/Red
Outsize Total Clean
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Nickel/Red
Outsize Origin
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

7.3
7.8

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

6.0
8.0

Dirt Compartment 
 

6.4
8.0

Maneuverability 
 

8.0
7.0

Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
10

Cracks 
 

7.5
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Miele Triflex HX1 Build Quality Picture
Dyson Outsize Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Miele Triflex HX1 Maintenance Picture
Dyson Outsize Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Miele Triflex HX1 Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson Outsize Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

HX FSF
970422-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

No HEPA Filter
970422-01
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Storing 
 

6.8
8.1

Storing Picture  

Miele Triflex HX1 Storing Picture
Dyson Outsize Storing Picture

Height 
 

46.26" (117.5 cm)
45.87" (116.5 cm)

Width 
 

11.02" (28.0 cm)
12.60" (32.0 cm)

Depth 
 

9.45" (24.0 cm)
12.60" (32.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.4
8.0

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Miele Triflex HX1 Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson Outsize Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.07 gal (0.25 L)
0.40 gal (1.52 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Miele Triflex HX1 In The Box Picture
Dyson Outsize 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 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
1.35 ft (0.41 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.35 ft (1.02 m)
3.08 ft (0.94 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.2
7.5

Total Weight 
 

8.18 lbs (3.71 kg)
8.16 lbs (3.70 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

1.98 lbs (0.90 kg)
5.20 lbs (2.36 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.6
8.0

Minimum Battery Life 
 

18 min
18 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

34 min
152 min

Recharge Time 
 

234 min
460 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  

Miele Triflex HX1 Picture Of Controls
Dyson Outsize 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 
 

None
Manual
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Miele Triflex HX1 Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson Outsize Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
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 Triflex HX1 Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson Outsize Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Miele Triflex HX1 Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson Outsize Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pick-Up 
 

6.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pick-Up video  

Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test  

Miele Triflex HX1 Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
Dyson Outsize Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
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High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.0
6.0

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Miele Triflex HX1 High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Outsize High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up 
 

5.5
6.0

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test  

Miele Triflex HX1 Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Outsize Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
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Pet-Hair Pick-Up 
 

7.5
9.5

Pet Hair Pick-Up Video  

Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test  

Miele Triflex HX1 Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Dyson Outsize Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
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Suction 
 

5.0
7.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

30.8 inH₂O (7.66 kPa)
89.9 inH₂O (22.39 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

1.7 inH₂O (0.43 kPa)
6.9 inH₂O (1.73 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.2 inH₂O (0.30 kPa)
3.6 inH₂O (0.90 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"2"
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.2" (3.0 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.0
7.7

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

54.9 CFM (1.6 m³/min)
68.3 CFM (1.9 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.5
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

71.1 dBA
68.4 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.5 dBA
71.1 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

8.0
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
7.0

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Miele Triflex HX1 Sofa Pickup Post Test
Dyson Outsize Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Cracks 
 

7.5
8.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Miele Triflex HX1 Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson Outsize Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

4.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Miele Triflex HX1 Stain Pickup Post Test
Dyson Outsize Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Miele Triflex HX1 Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson Outsize Water Pickup Post Test
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Graphite Grey
Triflex HX1
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Gold
Outsize Absolute+
Amazon.com
Infinity Grey
Triflex HX1 Pro
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Amazon.com
Gold
Outsize Absolute
Amazon.com
Lotus White
Triflex HX1
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Amazon.com
Iron/Red
Outsize+
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Walmart.com
Obsidian Black
Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog
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Amazon.com
Nickel
Outsize
Amazon.com
Ruby Red
Triflex HX1
Amazon.com
Nickel
Outsize Extra
Amazon.com
 
Nickel/Red
Outsize Total Clean
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Nickel/Red
Outsize Origin
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