Miele S251i Miele Compact Plus New 1200 Watt Canister Vacuum Cleaner with SEB 213 Electric Power Nozzle

Miele S251i Miele Compact Plus New 1200 Watt Canister Vacuum Cleaner with SEB 213 Electric Power Nozzle
1200 Watts of power increases airflow to 118 cubic feet per minute allowing superior cleaning ability and making the removal of dirt and debris easy Manual electronic suction adjustment allows for optimal cleaning on any flooring surface. Equipped with a pre-motor filter and an advanced electro-static filter called the Super Air Clean Filter Smooth floor brush with soft bristle design gently sweeps the floor Motor driven Power Brush deep cleans carpets. Also excellent for bare floor cleaning A crevice tool and an upholstery tool store in a special compartment built into the Plus A dusting brush is included for baseboards, corners, and other dusting needs. The suction-control air vent gently cleans delicate surfaces and around small objects. All three wheels and the hose swivel 360 degrees for incredible maneuverability and ease of use

Customer Review: Pretty good, could be improved

We've had this for a couple of months. It is very powerful, quiet, and light weight. However, compared to our last vacuum, a Kenmore canister, I see a few ways the Kenmore was easier to use. First, with the Kenmore, the hose could rotate 360 degrees where it attaches to the canister. With the Miele, the power cord gets wrapped around the hose, so if you rotated too much it binds, and puts stress on the cord. Second, the Kenmore power button is on the handle, but with the Miele you have to go back to the canister. This is awkward if you want to shut down the vac quickly.

Given that this one cost twice what we paid for the Kenmore, it better last at least twice as long-- we got about 6 years out of the Kenmore.