Dyson vs Miele HX1 — Comparison

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute at £429.99 and the Miele Duoflex HX1 at £389 are both premium cordless stick vacuums, combining powerful suction with the convenience of cordless cleaning.

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute in yellow and nickel features a laser that reveals microscopic dust on hard floors, a particle sensor that counts and sizes dust to automatically adjust suction, and an LCD screen showing what you have picked up. Its slim, lightweight design makes it easy to manoeuvre. The Miele Duoflex HX1 offers Miele's build quality and a 3-in-1 design that converts between stick, handheld and a flexible configuration, with Miele's quality filtration.

The Dyson suits buyers who want advanced dust-detection technology and a lightweight design, especially for homes with lots of hard floors. The Miele suits buyers who prioritise Miele's build quality and versatile cleaning modes, and it costs £40.99 less. Compare battery life and bin capacity, as these vary.

Bottom line: choose the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute at £429.99 if you want laser dust detection and a lightweight design. Choose the Miele Duoflex HX1 at £389 if you want Miele's build quality and versatile 3-in-1 design for less.