Updated 5 Apr 2018
Nilfisk
Meteor
Bottom line: This turbo-head canister vacuum cleaner is an OK performer and it's very easy to use. But it's just OK for quick cleaning.
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Test results
Overall score
Carpet quick clean
Carpet full clean
Pet-hair removal
Ease of use
Good points
- OK at carpet cleaning.
- OK at cleaning corners and edges.
- OK at removing pet hair.
- Very easy to use.
- Has HEPA filter.
But
- Just OK for quick carpet cleaning.
How we test: corded models
Overall score includes:
Carpet quick cleaning: 37%
Carpet full cleaning: 18%
Pet-hair removal: 15%
Ease of use: 30%
Carpet cleaning and pet-hair removal are tested using the power or turbo head (where supplied).
Price is from a March 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Type
Head type
Reliability
Satisfaction
Specifications
Noise (dBA)
Edge distance at side/front (mm)
Reach (m)
Weight (kg)
Bagless
Bag/bin volume (L)
Power measured (W)
Battery type
Battery voltage
Claimed charge time (hours)
Running time (minutes)
Features
Hand-held option
HEPA filter
Variable power
Wand suction control
Carpet height control
More Info
Notes
Availability
Reliability
Our 2017 appliance reliability survey found that overall, 90% of vacuum cleaners had never needed repair.
- Above-average: Miele
- Below-average: Electrolux, Shark, Bissell, Hoover, Sauber
- Total number surveyed: 3513
Almost a thousand of the 3513 vacuum cleaners in our survey were from Miele. Miele was also the standout performer with above-average reliability. This isn’t surprising as the German manufacturer has been above-average in all our reliability surveys since 2006. It also posted stellar results for satisfaction and value for money: 87% of owners reported “excellent satisfaction” and 77% said they were “excellent value for money”.
One in 10 vacuum cleaners had needed repair or replacement. Canister vacuums remain the most popular type with more than 2500 reported, but cordless sticks are on the rise. In 2012-13, just 4% of models reported were cordless sticks, but by 2016-17 this had risen to 22%. More than half of cordless sticks were Dysons. However, cutting the cord comes at a cost — they were the only type of vacuum below-average in our survey. Batteries or charging was the main problem (56% of all cordless stick and 24% of all Dyson problems). This lower reliability doesn’t affect satisfaction though. They were up there with corded canisters and uprights.
