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
  If the SEB 236 picks up an object it should not, an automatic shutoff stops the power nozzle and lets you clear the obstruction, with a simple reset button to resume, protecting the belt and motor from damage.
• Automatic standby switch ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  An automatic standby function turns the SEB 236 power nozzle off whenever you lift the handle upright, making it easy to pause cleaning briefly without hunting for a switch and helping extend the life of the brush and motor.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  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.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  With its electric powerhead, combination floor tool and adjustable suction, the Complete C3 Excellence can handle bare floors, broadloom, area rugs and even pet hair in one machine, making it a versatile choice for homes with mixed flooring.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.9
• Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.9
  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.
• 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, making it a favorite among allergy and asthma sufferers.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.8
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
• AI, Smart & App / Automation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.7
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.7
• 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.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.6
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.6
  Reviewers generally see the Complete C3 as a premium, well built bagged canister with strong cleaning, quiet sealed filtration and allergy friendly performance, but more recent tests of the Cat and Dog Powerline edition highlight that, despite its strengths on dust and hair, its poor large debris pickup and very high price mean it may not feel like a perfect all rounder or the best value option for every home.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  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.
• Cord length ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 4.6
  An extra-long cord contributes to the Complete C3’s wide operating radius, letting users clean large rooms or multiple spaces from a single outlet with minimal replugging.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
• Bag-full indicator ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  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.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  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.
• 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.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.
• Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 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.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.4
  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 appealing for owners of shedding animals, and while many tests show the regular and turbo heads can pull hair from carpets and hard floors effectively without leaving odors, other reviewers find the motorized brushroll can wrap long hair and prefer to rely on the non motorized floorhead for the cleanest, lowest maintenance pet pickup.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  A comfort handle, telescopic wand and foot operated controls make the Complete C3 straightforward and physically comfortable to use, and demonstrations show how easy it is to start the vacuum, adjust suction, change heads, swap bags and access tools without much bending or fuss, though some testers do find the instructions sparse and swapping floorheads for different surfaces can feel like an extra step.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  On carpets, the Cat and Dog model can pull embedded pet hair and mixed debris in just a few passes when you use the right head, with many tests showing the TurboTeQ or turbo nozzle digging deep into the pile and keeping carpeted pet homes free of visible hair, but newer reviews also report that the powered brushroll can sometimes wrap long strands instead of lifting them, so some owners prefer sticking with the regular floorhead for hair heavy areas.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Though the C3 canister is heavier on paper than many uprights and some lab tests call it one of the heavier vacuums, owners and this reviewer note that at around 13 pounds it still feels reasonably light to pull and lift since it mostly rolls behind you during use.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
• Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
  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.