By Daisy Coles
Writer | Kaituhi
Miele’s positioning in New Zealand is unmistakably premium. The brand trades on its German pedigree and argues eloquently for its place in high-spec homes. But which Miele vacuum cleaners live up to the reputation?
Miele vacuums aren’t as extravagant as you might think
You might have spotted Miele’s logo in the kitchen or laundry of that one wealthy friend: the person who assures you they’d only ever dream of buying European appliances, darling, because nothing else really compares.
Miele vacuums are pricier than many other brands – for example, Miele corded vacuums have an average price of $806, while the average across all brands is $599.
But they’re far from the most expensive vacs we’ve reviewed, often costing half as much as other premium products. You don’t have to be rich to afford a Miele.
How well do Miele vacuums clean?
We independently test corded vacuum cleaners, stick vacuum cleaners and robot vacuum cleaners currently available in New Zealand (check out our guide to choosing between the three).
Our reviews look at how they perform on carpeted and hard floors, how well they handle pet hair, how easily they navigate corners and edges, and how easy they are to use and to repair.
We've tested all three types of Miele vacuum cleaner (though the robot vac we tested is no longer available) and we didn’t find the three-course Miele uniformly tasty. Miele’s products really shone in one category, but had patchier results in the others.
The vacuum cleaners Miele does best
The Miele vacuums that didn’t do so well
The verdict on Miele vacuums
Best corded Miele vac
Best-value Miele for pet hair
Best Miele stick vac
The robot vac wild card
Stick vacuum cleaners
A new generation of stick vacuums now rival traditional corded models. Find out which performed best at tackling household vacuuming tasks.
