Compare Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum vs Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum

P1 Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
P2 Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum

Comparison Takeaways

Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum

Where It Has the Edge

  • Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup is 4.1 vs 2.5. Above-floor and upholstery cleaning was a strength for pet tools and handheld use, though one lab review found...
  • Tool-change simplicity is 4.3 vs 3.0. Tool changes were widely praised as easy, with quick attachment swaps and simple brush-roll removal.
  • Controls and UI is 4.4 vs 3.3. Controls and indicators were praised for the one-touch trigger, simple screen, mode changes, and easy battery/power visibility.
  • Weight is 4.2 vs 3.4. Weight was consistently positive or average-to-positive, with several reviewers emphasizing its lightweight feel and easy carrying.

Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless Stick Vacuum

Where It Has the Edge

  • Airflow blowback is 5.0 vs 1.5. One long-term user praised the floorhead for avoiding backward flicking of debris.
  • Build quality and durability is 4.9 vs 1.5. Build quality was one of the strongest points, with reviewers repeatedly describing premium materials, sturdy construction, and a...
  • Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) is 5.0 vs 2.5. Edge cleaning was excellent in one controlled test, with dirt removed right to the skirting-board edge.
  • Cyclone performance is 4.5 vs 2.0. One review praised the Vortex-style cyclone path for separating fine dust from coarser dirt before emptying.
Average score
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.6
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0
Accessories and Tools
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.4

Reviewers generally liked the included crevice, brush, upholstery, and pet tools, with several saying they worked well; the strongest praise was for the Pet version's motorized pet tool.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

The Pro bundle was praised for a broad accessory set, with multiple nozzles, extra rollers, batteries, chargers, and storage options highlighted as useful.

Aesthetic design and finish
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.1

Design impressions were mixed: one reviewer liked the look, while another found the dark finish showed dust badly under bright light.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

Design impressions were strongly positive, with reviewers calling the vacuum beautiful and praising its clean, futuristic lines.

AI, Smart, App and Automation
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

Automatic floor sensing was viewed positively, especially for switching between carpet and hard floors without manual changes, though not every review focused on it.

Airflow blowback
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
1.5

Airflow blowback/scattering was a major hard-floor complaint, with reviewers saying larger debris was blown, thrown, or spread around.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

One long-term user praised the floorhead for avoiding backward flicking of debris.

Area Rug Handling
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.0

Area-rug handling was generally positive in the few reviews that discussed rugs, though it was tied to light daily cleaning rather than deep carpet replacement.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

Area-rug and floor-transition handling was generally positive when the floorhead automatically adjusted power or brush behavior across surfaces.

Assembly and Setup
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.8

Setup was usually simple, but one reviewer found the wall-mounting bracket a little tricky.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

One hands-on video found assembly quick and easy, with parts clicking together without trouble.

Battery and Charging
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.5

The removable battery was praised for flexibility and easy replacement, but reviewers repeatedly noted short high-power battery life and a need for extra charging time or a second battery.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

Battery and charging were mixed: dual batteries were valued, but short preferred-mode runtime and extra-battery dependence remained concerns.

Bin and Bag
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
2.7

Dustbin feedback was a common weak point: some found capacity adequate, but many called the bin small, quick to fill, or restricted by a poor inlet shape.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
2.0

The dust bin was one of the clearest weaknesses, with reviewers calling it small, quick to fill, and a major reason one long-term user stopped recommending the vacuum.

Build quality and durability
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
1.5

Build/design quality received a sharp criticism from one reviewer who blamed the internal pathway for clogging and called it poorly designed.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.9

Build quality was one of the strongest points, with reviewers repeatedly describing premium materials, sturdy construction, and a solid, high-quality feel.

Carpet — High-Pile Pickup
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
1.8

High-pile or thicker carpet evidence was weak, with one test noting it did not clog as often there partly because it could not pick up much.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.0

Long-pile wool carpet was more demanding, with one reviewer saying the lowest setting did not cut it.

Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.5

Carpet pickup was one of the product's strengths in several reviews, especially for rugs and regular carpet, though not every reviewer recommended it for carpeted homes.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.3

Low-pile carpet pickup performed well in controlled tests, with reviewers reporting visible residue removed and low suction being enough in one demo.

Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.1

Medium/regular carpet performance was usually praised, including deep-clean and regular-carpet tests, but one reviewer advised against carpeted areas.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

Medium-pile carpet pet-hair pickup impressed one reviewer, who reported clearing visible hair in several passes.

Clogging and debris prevention
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
1.3

Clogging was the most severe complaint, especially with cereal, rice, and other larger debris entering the floorhead or bin pathway.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
2.0

One lab review noted carpet fluff collecting and jamming to one side of the bin, suggesting some debris-flow weakness.

Comparative performance
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
2.6

Direct comparisons were mixed but leaned contextual: some reviews said it outperformed or out-valued Dyson models, while others preferred Shark or Dyson for hard-floor debris behavior.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.8

Comparative results were mixed: one reviewer placed its cleaning among the best tested, while another found it weaker than Dyson at spill pickup.

Controls and UI
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.4

Controls and indicators were praised for the one-touch trigger, simple screen, mode changes, and easy battery/power visibility.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.3

Controls were mixed: one reviewer liked thumb-reachable slider controls, while another found the slider cumbersome when aiming for Eco mode.

Convertible handheld design
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.4

Reviewers liked that it quickly converts between stick, handheld, and extended-reach use, making it useful beyond floors.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.9

The convertible 3-in-1 layout drew mixed responses: many liked the flexibility, but several found switching modes fiddly or less useful than expected.

Cordless convenience
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.6

Cordless use was consistently treated as a convenience, with reviewers liking the freedom of movement and quick daily cleaning.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

Cordless use was praised for freedom of movement and as a plausible replacement for a plug-in cleaner.

Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors)
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.5

Crevice and hard-to-reach cleaning received strong marks, especially with the crevice tool in corners, nooks, and grooves.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

One review found the vacuum cleared flour and sugar from wood in a single pass, supporting strong groove pickup on hard floors.

Cyclone performance
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
2.0

Cyclone/debris flow was criticized in one hands-on review because hair and debris tangled around the filter instead of emptying cleanly.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

One review praised the Vortex-style cyclone path for separating fine dust from coarser dirt before emptying.

Debris illumination
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.7

Debris illumination was praised for revealing floor messes and lighting under furniture; one demo also called the headlight bright.

Ease of use
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.6

Ease of use was one of the clearest strengths, with praise for lightweight handling, simple controls, comfortable operation, and quick room cleaning.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.3

Ease of use was generally good in simple use and floor transitions, though some reviewers separated that from the less convenient bin and mode-switching issues.

Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors)
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
2.5

Edge cleaning was mixed to weak: it did okay head-on for one reviewer but struggled along walls in lab testing.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

Edge cleaning was excellent in one controlled test, with dirt removed right to the skirting-board edge.

Emptying and Mess Control
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.0

Emptying varied from easy in some reviews to frustrating or gross in others, especially when hair stuck to the filter or the bin required extra steps.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
2.6

Emptying ranged from touch-free praise to strong frustration; several reviewers called it fiddly, messy, tedious, or the biggest long-term hassle.

Energy efficiency (kWh)
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

One hands-on reviewer liked that the brush motor shuts off on hard floors, framing it as a useful way to save power.

Filtration / Dust Containment
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.0

Filtration was considered good for some users and decent for a budget cordless, though one lab review still recommended stronger alternatives for sensitive households.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.8

Filtration and dust containment received strong marks, including HEPA praise and one retailer review describing dust as staying contained rather than returning to the air.

Floorhead design
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.3

Floorhead design drove both praise and criticism: it sealed well and cleaned carpet, but reviewers faulted it for snowplowing, scattering, and clog-prone larger debris intake.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.2

Floorhead design drew both praise and criticism: reviewers liked its coverage and multi-surface tools, but some faulted the soft roller and hair-management limitations.

Floorhead Seal on Hard Floors
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.5

One detailed test specifically praised the floorhead seal on both hard floors and carpets.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.8

The floorhead seal impressed one reviewer for total coverage but disappointed another when hard-floor Cheerios lacked enough traction to pass under the head.

Hair-removal channel issues
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
2.0

Hair-removal and hair-in-bin issues were a recurring weakness, with reviewers finding hair stuck to the filter or tangled around internal parts.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
2.0

One reviewer specifically complained that freeing hair from the brush bar was a nuisance.

Hair Pickup — Carpets
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.3

Carpet hair pickup was praised in several reviews, especially for pet hair and cat hair on carpet.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

Carpet hair pickup impressed in multiple tests, including visible pet hair and combed-in cat hair.

Hair Pickup — Hard Floors
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.5

One roundup review credited the vacuum with making pet-hair pickup easy across carpets, upholstery, and hard floors.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

Hard-floor hair pickup was strong in one pet-shelter test, where the reviewer said it had no problem with the hair.

Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.0

Hair-wrap resistance was sharply mixed: one reviewer saw no wrap, while others complained of tangled hair or missing anti-tangle tech.

Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.0

Fine or everyday hard-floor cleaning was split: some reviewers liked it for hardwood or quick passes, while lab and hard-floor tests found clogging and poor performance.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

Fine-dust pickup on hard floors was excellent across lab tests, with flour, sugar, and fine crumbs cleared cleanly.

Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
1.8

Large hard-floor debris was a major weakness, with repeated reports of Cheerios, Froot Loops, rice, and larger chunks clogging, snowplowing, or scattering.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.3

Large hard-floor debris performance was inconsistent: some tests cleared cereal or rice in one pass, while others saw cereal fling or push ahead.

Headlight and LED lights
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.3

Headlights/LEDs were praised where discussed, especially in one review that called them unusually useful rather than gimmicky.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.4

LED lighting was usually helpful for revealing debris, though at least one reviewer said it was weaker than Dyson's green laser.

Innovation compared to competitors
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

One reviewer treated the self-standing cordless configuration as a distinctive trick rarely seen in cordless stick vacuums.

Kid-friendliness
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.0

One lab review considered the lightweight, easy-pushing design suitable for kids or aging adults who lack pushing strength.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
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Low-profile design
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

One retailer review said the pivoting design could work under furniture with about four inches of clearance.

Maintenance requirements
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.2

Maintenance was generally considered straightforward, especially filter, dustbin, and brush-roll cleaning, though hair-related bin cleanup remained a separate issue.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.8

Maintenance was mixed: reviewers liked easy filter care or self-cleaning features, but one long-term user found filter cleaning could be easier.

Maneuverability and Handling
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.4

Maneuverability was a major strength, with reviewers praising swivel response, easy turns, straight-line tracking, and lightweight handling around furniture.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.8

Handling was split by configuration and reviewer: Comfort mode lowered hand weight and felt easy to push, but others found turning clumsy or poorly flexible.

Noise level
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.8

Noise feedback was positive where mentioned, with one reviewer calling it quieter than comparable vacuums.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.6

Noise impressions were favorable overall: reviewers described it as relatively quiet, less irritating than typical vacuums, and quieter than a Dyson V10.

Onboard tool storage
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.0

Onboard tool storage was praised by one reviewer for keeping tools within reach on the extension handle.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

Onboard and dock storage for tools was praised as convenient, especially for keeping common tools attached or nearby.

Overall durability/longevity
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

One review tied value partly to expected longevity, saying the machine is built to last if looked after.

Overall opinion
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.9

Overall opinion was highly split: several reviewers praised it as a strong value for carpet, pets, and light use, while lab and hard-floor reviewers strongly disliked the clogging and debris handling.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.9

Overall verdicts ranged from premium praise to one long-term non-recommendation; most reviewers liked cleaning power but disagreed on whether the drawbacks were acceptable.

Packaging quality
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.0

Packaging was positively described as protective cardboard packaging, though one review disliked the extra plastic wrapping.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
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Pet-Ready Features
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.5

Pet-readiness was one of the strongest positives, especially with pet hair, fur, dander, and the motorized pet tool on upholstery and carpet.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

One review found pet-hair performance generally decent, especially on hard floors and medium-pile carpet, while noting tougher entrance matting left some stubborn hairs.

Price and Value
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.7

Value was highly context-dependent: positive reviews liked the sub-$200 to low-$200 price, while the harsh lab review said the cleaning limitations made it poor value.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.0

Value was polarized: reviewers admired premium performance and build but repeatedly questioned the high price, especially given the bin, weight, and feature tradeoffs.

Runtime
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
2.6

Runtime was consistently a caveat: standard mode may be adequate for quick rooms, but high-power mode drops to around 8 to 11 minutes in several reviews.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.8

Runtime was mixed: extra batteries helped, but reviewers found preferred settings much shorter than headline claims.

Self-cleaning cycle
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

The floorhead's self-cleaning behavior impressed one reviewer, who said it cleared test flour from itself while vacuuming.

Self-propel feature
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

One demo described the agitator as helping the vacuum move on carpet, suggesting a mild self-propel feel.

Stair Cleaning
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.8

Stair cleaning was praised by reviewers who valued the lightweight body and ability to use the main head or handheld format on stairs.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
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Storage footprint and upright-stand stability
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
3.5

Storage feedback was mixed: some liked the wall mount or closet-friendly footprint, while others disliked that it cannot stand alone or that the mount sticks out.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.8

Self-standing storage was widely liked, especially in upright/Comfort mode, though one reviewer noted it only stands by itself in that configuration.

Stuck resistance
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
2.0

One review found the brush bar could get stuck on carpet in Max mode, limiting stuck resistance on certain carpet conditions.

Suction and Airflow
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.1

Suction was generally praised as strong, especially for small debris, carpet, and pet hair, though a few reviewers said raw suction or turbo suction could be stronger.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.6

Reviewers repeatedly praised the HX2 Pro's suction, with several calling it exceptionally powerful or excellent, though one lab comparison found Dyson rivals stronger in raw suction.

Suitability for heavy-duty use
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
1.8

Heavy-duty suitability was weak because larger debris, bigger spills, and clogging limited its usefulness beyond light-to-moderate cleaning.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

In a pet shelter entrance-mat test with heavy traffic, performance was described as decent despite some stubborn hair remaining.

Suitability for small spaces
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.5

Small-space suitability was positive in one review because the lightweight body and small footprint made it easy to stash in a closet.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
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Support and Reliability
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
5.0

One retailer review strongly praised warranty and support coverage, calling it among the best in the business.

Surface safety with attachments
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.0

One review liked that floor-type detection and roller behavior helped protect soft wooden flooring.

Tool-change simplicity
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.3

Tool changes were widely praised as easy, with quick attachment swaps and simple brush-roll removal.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.0

Tool and mode changes split reviewers: some found configuration changes easy, while others called parts stiff, roller swaps fiddly, or conversion a faff.

Under-Furniture Pickup
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.0

Under-furniture pickup was considered workable to good, with reviewers saying it could slip under couches or get underneath items quickly.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.5

Under-furniture use benefited from the handstick configuration and helpful lighting, making low and high reach more practical.

Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.1

Above-floor and upholstery cleaning was a strength for pet tools and handheld use, though one lab review found coffee-ground pickup required extra passes.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
2.5

Above-floor use was limited by weight and balance, with reviewers noting high cleaning could become a struggle.

Versatility
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.4

Versatility was a consistent strength across handheld, stick, high-reach, pet-tool, car, stairs, and upholstery use cases.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
4.1

Versatility was a major theme, with reviewers praising multiple configurations, while some felt the 3-in-1 concept delivered less real benefit than promised.

Weight
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
4.2

Weight was consistently positive or average-to-positive, with several reviewers emphasizing its lightweight feel and easy carrying.

Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.4

Weight impressions depended on configuration: some found it light or easier on the hands, while others found high or handheld use tiring.

Wool carpet compatibility
Product 1: Bissell Cleanview XR Cordless Vacuum
No score yet
Product 2: Miele Triflex HX2 Pro Cordless...
3.0

On long-pile wool carpet, one reviewer found the lowest power setting insufficient, implying only partial suitability.