Which Miele C3 canister vacuum is best?

Miele canister vacuum line consists of top-quality and long-lasting vacuum cleaners. These canister vacuum cleaners range from lightweight stick vacuum models to upright evens, and even robot models that can clean on a pre-programmed schedule. The Miele canister vacuum brand has three lines of bagged vacuum cleaners – the C1, C2, and C3 models. Each of these models with their distinct features that distinguish them from others, and selecting a particular one might prove quite tricky, especially for new customers.

The Complete C3 line of the Miele canister vacuum cleaners consists of very large and powerful of corded canister vacuums capable of full household cleaning with the power for all types of carpeting and floors. Some of the top features of the C3 vacuum models include a wide operating radius, a big 4.76-quart dust bag, a powerful 1200-watt vortex motor for suction, an electrobrush with a swivel neck and 5 height adjustments, a fully-sealed AirClean™ filter, and a stainless steel telescopic wand built to last longer than the plastic type found on less expensive models. To top that, they have a nice warranty and work excellently.

So, how can you tell which of the Miele Complete C3 vacuums model is best for your home or office floor type? This comparison will educate you and answer any questions you may have about the Complete C3 line of the popular Miele canister vacuum cleaners.

Complete C3 Calima versus Complete C3 Alize

According to the official buyer guide, these two models are the least expensive in the Complete C3 range of the Miele canister vacuums. The Complete C3 Calima comes in curry yellow color while the Complete C3 Alize has a petrol green color. With a 36-foot operating radius and a long 23-foot electrical cord, these two models are both equipped with a silent motor having 6 speed settings controlled via +/- foot switch controls, two-colored, conical suction house, comfort telescopic wand and HEPA AirClean filter. However, by comparison, while the Complete C3 Calima has a STB 205-3 turbo brush floorhead, SBB 300-3 Parquet Twister, the Miele Complete C3 Alize comes with automatic speed control setting, spotlight handle and a SBD 650-3 AirTeq floor brush. They are both recommended for low pile carpeting, rugs, and hard floors.

Complete C3 HomeCare Pure Suction versus Complete C3 Kona

In terms of physical appearance, Complete C3 Kona has an obsidian black color while the Complete C3 HomeCare Pure Suction has a dashing autumn red. From the buyer guide, one can easily tell that the similarities between these two models are the silent vortex motor controlled via +/- foot switch controls, a 36-foot operating radius, and the SBB 300-3 pure suction combination floorhead. By simple comparison, the Complete C3 HomeCare Pure Suction model has a SFD 20 flexible crevice tool that bends easily and can clean difficult-to-reach areas, and the SUB 20 universal brush (great tool for dusting bookshelves, sculptures and ceiling fans) which the Complete C3 Kona lacks.

Complete C3 for Soft Carpet versus Complete C3 Cat & Dog

From the exterior, Complete C3 for Soft Carpet has a stellar tayberry red color while the Complete C3 Cat & Dog is lotus white. By comparison, major difference between this duo, as depicted in the buyer guide, is that the Complete C3 for Soft Carpet model has a SEB 228-SC electro brush floorhead suitable for soft carpet and bare floors, while the Complete C3 Cat & Dog has a STB 101 flexible handheld mini turbo brush and is recommended for all low-pile and high-pile carpets.

Complete C3 HomeCare + SEB 236 versus Complete C3 HomeCare + SEB 217

Like all other models in the HomeCare series, the Complete C3 HomeCare + SEB 236 and the Complete C3 HomeCare + SEB 217 both have an autumn red color and that’s not even the only similarities they share. As stated in the buyer guide, both models have a silent motor with 6 speed settings controlled via +/- foot switch controls, a suction hose and an electronic wand. The major difference in these two HomeCare models is the variant of electro brush floorheads. While the Complete C3 HomeCare + SEB 236 model carries a more powerful SEB 236 electro brush floorhead (recommended for medium to high-pile and plush carpeting), the Complete C3 HomeCare + SEB 217 comes with a SEB 217 electro brush floorhead.

Complete C3 Marin versus Complete C3 Brilliant

The Complete C3 Marin vacuum cleaner has an appealing marine blue color while the Complete C3 Brilliant has a bronze pearl color. The common qualities these two models share are the silent motion, foot switch on/off control, suction hose and telescopic wand and the SEB 236 electro brush floorhead amidst other features. By comparison with the specifications of each model as listed in the official buyer guide, while the Complete C3 Marin has a +/- foot switch power setting control and a SBB 300-3 pure suction parquet floorhead (which rotates 180° and is suitable for cleaning all smooth flooring, including hard-to-reach areas like behind furniture, edges and corners), the Complete C3 Brilliant has a +/- handle power setting control, a wider SBB 400-3 pure suction parquet floorhead (for cleaning tile, wood and other surfaces thoroughly without scratches), a deluxe comfort grip handle, a velvet protective bumper and double underbody LED lights.