Miele vs Samsung Vacuum Cleaners

Miele and Samsung both sell premium vacuums, but they are built around different priorities. Miele's cylinder and battery range runs from the Compact C2 Cat & Dog AirClean at £239 and the BOOST CX1 PowerLine bagless at £259 to the L1 Cat and Dog at £349 and the Triflex HX2 3-in-1 battery model at £649. Samsung is cordless-focused, with the Jet 65 Pet VS15A60AGR5 at £249, the Jet 85 Pet VS20C8522TN at £349, the Jet 90 Pro VS20R9049T3 at £499 and the Bespoke Jet Plus Pet VS20B95823W at £491.

Miele's sealed system keeps dust inside the machine, and its AirClean HEPA filter is rated at 99.99% for particles as small as 0.3 microns. The L1 offers four power settings and a Pet TurboBrush, while the HX2 runs for 60 minutes on battery and holds 0.5 litres of dust. Samsung's cordless models use Jet Cyclone technology and multi-layered filters rated at 99.999%, with WiFi control through SmartThings and a digital inverter motor backed by a five-year warranty. The Bespoke Jet Plus runs for 60 minutes.

Miele suits households with allergy sufferers or pets that want a hard-wearing machine. The brand says its vacuums are tested for up to 20 years of regular household use, and spare parts are available for 15 years after a model is discontinued. Samsung suits busy homes that want to vacuum quickly without a cable, and its WiFi features suit anyone who already uses SmartThings devices. The Jet 65 at 2.3kg is easier to carry up stairs than a cylinder, but the 40-minute run time means larger homes may need a mid-clean charge.

Bottom line: choose Miele if you want a long-lasting cylinder or battery machine with HEPA AirClean filtration and an extendable warranty, with prices from £239 to £649. Choose Samsung if you want a lighter cordless vacuum with WiFi control and a 60-minute run time, with prices from £249 to £499.