Miele S 5280

Advantages: excellent suction, variable power settings, quiet, light, easy to clean
Disadvantages: purchase price is steep

...fraction more and purchased a Miele S5280 for £180. The main reason I opted for the Miele over a Numatic Henry was because my parents have used Miele hoovers now for years and couldn't recommend one more highly. Designed as more of a drag around hoover instead of the normal upright the entire unit is considerably lighter than most Dyson or Hoover products and has the ability to both adjust the suction power thus reducing the amount of noise produced ...
...in the vening and early in the morning without disturbing the entire neighbourhood. The motor produces 2200w of power which gives the S5280 a level of suction I had never felt before. As soon as it is switched on when set to full power the actual brush sticks to the carpet and in some cases actually pulls it up it is that powerful. This results in a really deep penetration of the carpet fibres and picks up absolutely everything within the carpet ... Read review

Advantages: easy to use,versatile,well made
Disadvantages: none as yet after 4 weeks

...flatter to deceive. This Miele is versatile, quiet and has easy maneuverability around the home. The drawback is dust bags but they last a long time and work well; being easy to change and dispose of. It has settings from curtains to heavy soiled carpets and a choice of filters. Tools are well designed and the smaller ones actually are in a neat compartment in the cleaner. We bought it specifically for our oak wooden floors and the special parquet ... Read review