Miele Duoflex Extra Vacuum Cleaner, HX1

Pros

• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Frequently described as one of the easiest cordless vacuums to live with due to low weight, simple controls, fast SpeedLock changes, and low-fuss filter cleaning.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9
  Low-profile, well-hinged floorhead reaches deep under furniture and along plinths without fuss.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.8
  Excellent fine-dust pickup on hard floors, clearing flour-type debris in a single pass.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  Compact Electrobrush’s added power pulls embedded pet hair from textured upholstery efficiently.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Exceptionally robust build with premium materials and a solid, durable feel that inspires long-term confidence.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Strong pet-hair pickup on hard floors, often drawing hair in from an inch or two away rather than requiring direct contact.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  Electro Compact upholstery head excels at removing pet hair, leaving sofas and fabric surfaces fur free.
• Low-profile design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Low-profile floorhead can lie very flat (around 2.5 inches tall), helping it reach under furniture and cabinets more easily than bulkier heads.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Carpet hair pickup is excellent with auto ramp-up on rugs/carpets, though a few hairs may remain right at the edges in tough environments.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Handling is frequently called comfortable and well balanced, with an agile swivel head that glides over mixed flooring and makes above-floor cleaning less tiring than many stick vacs.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Quieter than many cordless sticks in normal use, with reviewers measuring mid‑60 dB operation and higher‑70s dB on max.
• Overall durability/longevity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.7
  Multiple reviewers describe the Duoflex as premium and robust enough to last years, helped by metal components and generally strong confidence in Miele reliability.
• Packaging quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  Packaging and unboxing are praised for being tidy and low-waste, avoiding excessive plastic and complicated packing.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.7
  Cleaning power is widely praised, with strong suction and effective pickup across hard floors, carpets, and upholstery; boost adds extra punch but drains runtime quickly.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.7
  Versatile for whole-home touchups thanks to a multi-surface powered head and fast conversion to handheld for stairs, upholstery, cars, and dusting tasks.
• Tool-change simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  SpeedLock/locking connectors make swapping tools and converting configurations fast and low-effort; a few users note the fit can feel tight at first.
• Assembly and Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  Assembly is straightforward, with clear paper instructions and a simple process for connecting the tube, floorhead and wall mount.
• Innovation compared to competitors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.6
  SpeedLock connectors and the twist-to-clean filter feel like meaningful innovations that help this cordless stand out from typical rivals.
• Suitability for small spaces ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Best suited to apartments or as a daily-runaround vacuum, where a ~20–25 minute floor-cleaning session is enough; less ideal as the only vacuum for large homes.
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  Ownership confidence is boosted by reports of strong warranty support in some markets/dealers and a general expectation of Miele-grade reliability.
• Aesthetic design & finish ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.6
  Design is repeatedly described as sleek and premium, with modern color options and textured/matte finishes that look good on display and should resist obvious scuffs.
• Floorhead design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Flat, agile floorhead transitions smoothly across surfaces and fits into tight spaces; several reviews highlight smart floor sensing that ramps brush speed/suction, plus a low, swiveling profile for reaching under cabinets.
• Area Rug Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Handles area rugs well and the head can increase brush speed on resistance; on lighter rugs it may feel grabby and can tug the rug while cleaning.
• Carpet — Low-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  Strong carpet pickup overall, though large debris like oats can scatter and require extra passes.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  Emptying is quick and controlled via a bottom-release mechanism, and an onboard brush helps clear clogs; the bin tends not to hold onto dust strongly.
• Comparative performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Cleans on par with top rivals like Dyson and competes well with Shark, especially in ease of upkeep.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Lightweight for its class at about 6.8 lb, making it easy to carry and reach overhead; a few users still find handheld overhead use noticeable over longer stretches.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4
  Two-stage filtration is claimed to retain up to 99.99% of fine dust; the twist/ComfortClean style cleaner shakes dust from the filter without washing, though it is not an officially certified HEPA system.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Controls are intentionally simple: a main power button with a separate boost/high button plus basic battery lights; no screen or advanced UI.
• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Edge and corner performance is generally strong, pulling hair and dust in close to baseboards; occasional small misses at the very edges are noted in heavy pet-hair settings.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4
  Attachment bundles vary by edition but commonly include crevice, upholstery, dusting brushes, and a motorized Electro Compact pet tool; overall tool set is considered genuinely useful, though some miss a jointed/reach tool for high shelves.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Fine dust can remain in floorboard grooves or between panels after a single pass; a follow-up pass or brushing typically clears the remaining residue.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Wall-mount storage keeps the vacuum neat and ready between uses; depending on setup you may need to plug in the charger manually and store remaining tools separately.
• Surface safety with attachments ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Rubberized tips and soft dusting tools help protect trim and furniture; some users mention a minor scratching sound on hard floors that seems related to wheels rather than the brush itself.
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Cordless design is ideal for quick, frequent cleanups and grab-and-go use; limited run time means many users treat it as a second vacuum in larger homes.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.2
  On thick/high-pile carpet it can still clean effectively, but may need extra passes compared with lower-pile surfaces.
• Maintenance requirements ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
  Overall upkeep is easy thanks to simple bin emptying and a twist-style filter cleaner, but brushroll hair wrap can add regular hands-on maintenance for long hair and pet owners.
• Onboard tool storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.1
  Onboard clip/caddy storage keeps two small tools close at hand, reducing trips back to a closet; larger accessories may still need separate storage and some users want more dock-based tool parking.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.8
  Priced as a premium stick (starting around the mid‑$500s), it often feels worth it for build and cleaning performance, but value is held back by short runtime, small bin, and missing extras like headlights or a spare battery.
• Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.7
  Large debris pickup on hard floors is mixed: medium crumbs can be handled well, but bigger cereal/lentils may scatter or require extra positioning/passes because the soft roller does not crush pieces easily.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.5
  Charging takes roughly 3.5 hours and the battery is typically non-swappable, with no spare included; wall-mount charging can require plugging into the vacuum rather than auto-docking.