Miele vs Vax Vacuum Cleaners

Miele and Vax sit at opposite ends of the vacuum market. Miele's flagship cylinders are the L1-CAT-AND-DOG at £349 and the bagless BOOST CX1 at £259, with the Compact C2 Cat & Dog at £239 as its cheapest cylinder here. Vax's offer is cordless and upright at lower prices: the Pace CLSV-PAKS cordless at £129, the Pace Plus CLSV-PAKA at £189, the Blade 4 CLSV-B4KS at £139, and the Air Lift 2 Pet Plus upright bagless at £119.

Miele's technology is built around sealed filtration. It describes HEPA AirClean filtration capturing 99.99% of particles down to 0.3 microns, with HyClean 3D Efficiency bags and an auto-seal collar for hygienic disposal. Vax emphasises practical features at accessible prices. The Pace range captures up to 99.9% of fine dust, runs for up to 40 minutes and has a boost mode. The Blade 4 adds DustTracker LED headlights, a DustVault and a brushless motor with a 3 hour fast charge. The Air Lift 2 Pet Plus has a Turbo Tool for pet hair and converts to a lift-out canister.

Miele suits households that want a vacuum to perform consistently for years, especially where allergy sufferers live. Its corded cylinders suit larger homes with carpets, and the HX2 Triflex at £649 offers cordless use with HEPA AirClean filtration if you want both. Vax suits buyers who want a low entry price and a cordless or pet-focused machine for everyday tidying. The Blade 4 at £139 suits quick cleaning around the home, while the Air Lift 2 Pet Plus at £119 suits a household with pets on a budget.

Bottom line: choose Miele if you want strong allergen filtration and a vacuum built to last well beyond a few years, starting at £239. Choose Vax if budget is the overriding factor, with the Air Lift 2 Pet Plus at £119 or the Pace cordless at £129 the lowest-cost options.