Miele Complete C3 Vacuum Cleaner

Pros

• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  On medium pile test carpets, the Complete C3’s Electro style power nozzle can be tuned with multiple height settings and quickly pulls up simulated pet hair and spilled coffee, leaving rugs looking clean in just a few passes, and this review’s soft-carpet test with mixed debris including dog hair also left nothing embedded or dragged behind, reinforcing its deep cleaning strength.
• Scratch resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  The Cat and Dog variant’s Active AirClean filter with charcoal is frequently highlighted for reducing pet related odors, and this review notes that the vacuum not only lifts hair but also traps the smell from cats and dogs, making it a strong choice for pet homes that want fresher smelling carpets.
• Automatic shutoff for obstructions ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Automatic standby switch ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Its powerhead and combo floor tool provide strong edge to edge pickup right up against baseboards and into corners, reducing how often you need extra passes to clean along walls.
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The Complete C3 Cat & Dog is particularly strong on stairs, with the canister balancing securely in either direction on the steps and the handheld turbo tool and upholstery nozzle quickly pulling up pet hair and crumbs, making stair cleaning one of this canister’s standout uses.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.9
  Strong, adjustable suction is a defining trait of the Complete C3, with technician tests measuring very high sealed and working suction and owners reporting that it easily lifts fine dust, pet hair and heavier debris from carpets and hard floors, and this pet owner again emphasizes how the turbo head and powerful suction pull dog hair out of the carpet pile.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.9
  A sealed bagged system plus HEPA or Active AirClean exhaust filters give the Complete C3 excellent dust and allergen containment, and reviewers appreciate that the charcoal option helps control pet odors while the HEPA option suits allergy sufferers, with this owner specifically praising how well the vacuum traps both hair and smell compared with typical bagless models.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
  Reviewers consistently describe the Complete C3’s German build quality as feeling solid and premium, giving them confidence that the canister, wands and floorheads will hold up to years of regular use, and this owner reinforces that impression by showing a scratched but still reliable current unit and mentioning a previous, smaller Miele canister that has lasted about fifteen years and still works.
• Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
  An integrated compartment in the canister stores small nozzles and brushes so they stay attached, organized and easy to find, and this owner’s demo of the upper accessory bay shows how convenient it is to keep dusting, upholstery and crevice tools inside the body instead of losing them.
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  A comprehensive multi year warranty backed by authorized service centers frames the Complete C3 as a long term purchase, and real world experiences, like this reviewer’s fifteen year old predecessor that still runs well plus the current model’s two year guarantee, support its reputation for reliability when maintained with genuine bags and filters.
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  An automatic speed or suction setting adjusts power as you move between surfaces like carpet and tile, helping the Complete C3 maintain optimal cleaning performance without constant manual mode changes, and some owners prefer this auto mode because it feels more efficient than dialing the suction by hand.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.7
  On hard floors the flexible Parquet Twister head glides gently over wood while still picking up fine dust and small debris, giving the Complete C3 excellent bare-floor cleaning without scratching sensitive surfaces, and users also report that with the SEB 236 power nozzle set low and the brushroll off it can suck up sand on bare floors without scattering debris.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.7
  The Complete C3 offers a generous tool set, with multiple floorheads plus dusting, upholstery and crevice tools that attach easily, giving it strong versatility for carpets, hard floors and above floor cleaning, and this review reinforces that the turbo brush is especially effective for lifting pet hair from rugs.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.7
  Reviewers generally see the Complete C3 as a standout premium vacuum, praising its strong cleaning, quiet sealed bagged design and allergy friendly filtration, and this owner’s story of repeatedly returning to the Cat and Dog model for its longlasting, effective performance and value for money reinforces its status as a high end canister that is worth the investment for many homes.
• Cord management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.7
  A built in cord reel lets the Complete C3 quickly retract its long power cable into the canister at a tap of the foot, simplifying storage and preventing loose cords from tangling in closets, and reviews note that while the reel is strong enough to pull the cable in briskly, using the one tap control thoughtfully helps it last for years.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  On carpets, the Cat and Dog model’s turbo or motorized head digs into the pile and pulls embedded pet hair and mixed debris in just a few passes, leaving little behind, and this review’s real world use with a heavily shedding dog backs up earlier tests that show the tool excels at keeping carpeted pet homes free of visible hair.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.7
  The Complete C3’s large self sealing GN bags hold a significant amount of debris while keeping dust exposure low, and reviewers note that they are easy to click in and out, last roughly a month in normal use and come in affordable multipacks that include replacement filters, making the bag system clean and convenient even if it adds some ongoing cost compared with bagless designs.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.6
  The Complete C3’s six stage speed control and illuminated foot switches let you adjust suction for everything from delicate curtains to plush carpets without bending down, and higher end handles add LED indicators and an electro brush switch plus filter change and park auto shutoff indicators that make the controls feel more refined than most cheaper vacuums.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  Light overall weight, a comfort handle, telescopic wand and foot operated controls make the Complete C3 straightforward and physically comfortable to use, and demonstrations like this one show how easy it is to start the vacuum, adjust suction, change heads, swap bags and access tools without much bending or fuss.
• Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.5
  An extra long cord contributes to the Complete C3’s wide operating radius, letting owners clean large rooms or multiple spaces from a single outlet, and this review’s mention of roughly a twelve meter working span fits with other feedback that you do not need to replug it often during whole home cleaning.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  The Complete C3 runs relatively quietly on its lower suction settings thanks to a noise optimized motor and insulation, and several reviews, including this one, highlight the special quiet mode as helpful for noise sensitive family members, while acknowledging that higher power and turbo heads are audibly louder when deep cleaning carpets.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  With its Electro Premium power brush the Complete C3 digs deep into thick and high pile carpets, pulling out embedded debris and pet hair and leaving dense rugs noticeably cleaner than many mid range uprights and sticks, though some variants with the SEB 236 head can feel a bit grabby or struggle on very plush, super high pile carpet compared with the SEB 228 nozzle.
• Filter-change indicator ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  A simple exhaust filter gauge advances over time after you press an activation button, turning fully red when the HEPA or charcoal filter is due, so owners do not have to guess when to replace it and can quickly check the strip whenever they open the hood, as demonstrated in this review.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Floorhead design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The Complete C3’s main floorheads, including the AllTeQ style nozzle, are designed to switch between hard floors and carpets while gliding smoothly and feeling robust, helping it clean a variety of surfaces comfortably.
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Hose length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviews note that the Complete C3’s hose is notably long, giving ample reach for stairs and above-floor work and reducing how often you need to reposition the canister during cleaning.
• Overall durability/longevity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4
  Despite being bulkier than a stick vacuum, the Complete C3’s smooth wheels, swiveling hose and compact body make it easy to pull along and steer around furniture, and users, including this one, describe it as a small machine that shuttles along behind them with a generous working radius so it feels lighter and more nimble in use than its weight suggests.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  With the TurboTeq motorized head the Complete C3 delivers excellent carpet cleaning that rivals top Dyson and Shark models, though the standard head alone can leave some debris in the pile and may need upgrading for the best results.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  Pet oriented features like a turbo carpet head, upholstery tools and sealed filtration with an optional charcoal odor filter make the Complete C3 Cat and Dog particularly appealing for owners of shedding animals, and this reviewer explicitly credits it with preventing her carpets from becoming pet hair shag pile while also trapping the associated smells.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Bag-full indicator ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  A bag full indicator next to the upper compartment changes color as the 4.5 liter bag fills, alerting you when it is nearing capacity so you can replace it before suction drops or dust backs up in the airflow path, and this review shows how easy it is for owners to see at a glance when the bag is due for a change.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  The Complete C3’s low slung canister tucks neatly into cupboards or under stairs, and although the telescopic wand adds some vertical height it still stores more compactly than a typical upright, with parking slots and a soft bumper that let it rest securely without scuffing furniture or walls.
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  The Complete C3 is designed so that floorheads and accessories connect with simple click on or pushbutton mechanisms, and this reviewer highlights how the click on click off heads are very easy to replace, allowing quick swaps between carpet and hard floor tools during everyday cleaning.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Though not as light as a stick vacuum on paper, many users describe the Complete C3 canister as feeling surprisingly lightweight in use around its roughly 13 lb body, and the rolling design plus hose reach limit how often you need to lift it during everyday cleaning.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 3.6
  Sitting firmly in the premium price tier, the Complete C3 costs significantly more than many uprights and sticks, but reviewers commonly feel its strong performance, refinement, filtration and longevity justify the price, and this owner again notes that although it is around three hundred pounds and not the cheapest, its durability and effectiveness make it good value for money in the long run.
• Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
  The Complete C3 does incur ongoing costs for disposable bags and periodic filter replacements, but owners note that GN bags last several weeks and are sold in reasonably priced multipacks that include motor filters, and this reviewer’s experience suggests that while you pay for consumables, the overall running costs are acceptable for a premium, long lived vacuum.