I tested the Miele Triflex HX1 with various debris like quaker oats, quinoa, pet litter, sand, coffee grounds, and hair. It has the same toolset as the base HX1 but with the handheld electrobrush, Miele’s version of a mini turbo brush. So when I saw this product, I was a bit surprised, but with the growing interest in cordless vacuums, it shouldn’t come as such.

The narrow roller is a factor why it couldn’t resist long strands, plus it does not have any combs to untangle them. Cleaning carpet is where the Miele Triflex HX1 excels with its above-average airflow and brush roll design. Founded in 1899, Miele is one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium domestic appliances including cookers and ovens, refrigeration products, coffee makers, dishwashers and laundry and floor-care products. The brand launched its first ever cordless vacuum cleaner in February 2020, which set the benchmark for the Triflex HX2 range that has followed. Aside from the increase in power, there's a 0.4kg weight difference - the Triflex HX2 being the lighter of the two - and variations in the attachments that come with the two Miele vacuum cleaner ranges.But I wouldn’t spend extra for the Cat & Dog model because its handheld ergonomics is less than ideal. Easy to empty dustbin: I like the twist to open mechanism for emptying debris. It’s easy to use, and there’s no need to touch the dirt with your fingers.

Despite not having a soft roller tool, the Miele Triflex did well cleaning this area, as you’ll see in the before and after photo below. Great that there's two batteries, but the runtime is not so great on the more preferred speed settings.Aside from its struggles with quaker oats, it did well with other types of debris like coffee grounds, sand, and quinoa. The HX1 Pro is the premium option with the LED-equipped nozzle, which Miele calls the “Multifloor XXL BrilliantLight.” Through testing, the Triflex HX2 Pro measured in between 54dB – 58dB for noise, as we slid through the power settings using the floorhead. This is noticeably quieter than the level recorded when using the accessories, which we measuredat between 5dB – 63dB. The expected noise level for a vacuum cleaner is around 70dB, so the Miele Triflex HX2 Pro is less likely to irritate, if noise is important to you. The floor cleaner here is similar to those seen on Dyson cleaners, in that it automatically detects the floor type and reduces rotational speed on hard floors to save energy and prolong battery life. However, in the Trfle HX2 Pro, this feature is only available on the Eco and Max power settings with the Multi-Floor XXL Electrobrush is fitted. In the box, you'll also find a crevice nozzle, dusting brush, upholstery nozzle.