Henry vs Miele Vacuum Cleaners

Henry and Miele are both cylinder specialists, but Miele's range sits higher. Henry's models in this comparison run from the Henry Xtend bagged cylinder at £139 to the Quick Pet at £339, with the XL Plus 912061 at £159 as the classic. Miele's range starts at £239 for the Compact C2 Cat & Dog AirClean cylinder and reaches £649 for the HX2 Triflex 3-in-1 battery vacuum. The L1-CAT-AND-DOG cylinder at £349 and the BOOST CX1 bagless cylinder at £259 sit in between. The cheapest Miele is £100 more than the cheapest Henry.

Henry's design is built around a 620W eco-friendly motor, a 9-litre drum and HepaFlo filtration rated to 99.97% at 0.3 microns. Its 26.1-metre operating radius comes from a 10-metre cable and extended hose, and the brand says reusable cloth bags keep running costs down. Miele relies on AirClean filtration, which the brand rates at 99.99% for particles as small as 0.3 microns, along with a six-stage rotary dial and SilencePlus models at 64 decibels. The Compact C2 and L1 models are rated at 890W, and the HX2 adds a 60-minute battery runtime and a 0.5-litre bagless bin.

Henry suits households that want a lot of cleaning power for the money, particularly large homes with carpets, where the 9-litre drum and long reach help. Miele suits buyers who want a premium cylinder with pet tools. The Compact C2 at £239 comes with a Turbo Brush, and the L1-CAT-AND-DOG at £349 has four power settings and a Pet TurboBrush.

Bottom line: choose Henry if you want the lowest price for a powerful cylinder, such as the XL Plus 912061 at £159, with reusable bags and a long reach. Choose Miele if you want AirClean filtration and pet tools in a premium cylinder, such as the Compact C2 Cat & Dog at £239, or the HX2 Triflex at £649 for a battery 3-in-1.