These have the same base model, but different tools and accessories.
For this review, I tested the Blizzard CX1 Flex.
The MieleBlizzardCX1 is a bagless cylinder vacuum that plugs in via a power cable for endless vacuuming time.
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It offers four suction levels and four vacuuming accessories in addition to the main floorhead.
Miele is a German brand with a reputation for quality across many appliance categories.
There are a few different CX1 options which use the same base model but have different tools and accessories.
For this review, I tested the CX1 Flex.
It can be bought directly from Miele, or via large electrical retailers such as Currys or Hughes.
They range in price from $479 to $999.
Take a look at the Miele website in your country, for more details on the models available.
Though I would argue that its 7.5 meter/ 24.6ft power cord is on the short side.
There’s also a dusting brush, which frustratingly isn’t stored on the vacuum.
The only other control is the foot pedal located on the floorhead.
Between the floorhead and the handle is a telescopic wand, which is an adjustable height tube.
The dust canister lifts straight up and out of the vacuum simply by grabbing its handle and pulling upwards.
Both should be cleaned when obviously dirty by removing dust and rinsing.
The main fine dust filter can be removed and cleaned manually in water.
But it also has a handy self clean function called ComfortClean.
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Or, you’re free to start the ComfortClean process simply by pressing the ComfortClean button.
And if I had very expensive or delicate hard floors, this might concern me more.
On my wood floors, which are flat and not uneven, it glides more smoothly.
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For the most part it collected the flour in one sweep.
Overall pickup on carpet was good, but it wasn’t faultless.
I’ve got both a wool carpet and a synthetic carpet.
It left the floors looking very clean.
Awkward thin gaps like down the sides of my washing machine were finally within reach.
The upholstery tool is a bit basic in my opinion and it’s also very small.
Having said all that, it works fine for sprucing up sofas and chairs.
The dusting brush is good and effective.
It made short work of dusting a huge shelving unit in my living room.
Overall, in my small home with its cottage proportions, this cylinder vacuum was quite simply too bulky.
In tight spaces it can feel like the vacuum itself is always in the way.
It was much more at home and user-friendly in larger, more open spaces.
The crevice nozzle was able to reach down most of the awkward gaps.
The dusting brush was useful for the dashboard and other hard surfaces.
Even on maximum suction, this is a quiet vacuum.
On carpet it averaged 70-75dB and it was slightly louder on hard floors at 75-80dB.
Should you buy the Miele Blizzard CX1?
For effective and efficient pet hair pick up you’ll need a vacuum with a motorised floorhead.
I set up this vacuum in my own home and used it for my regular cleaning tasks.
I also checked the noise level, maneuverability and comfort in use.
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