Miele S5 series

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 153 reviews of Miele S5 series. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size. The design also gets good feedback, but many are negative about the reliability and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Miele S5 series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Miele S5 series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 user reviews of Miele S5 series from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the design and size are overall positive. Many are less positive about the reliability and price.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Nigel Russco (vacuum-cleaner-advisor.com)

Miele S5381 Leo Canister Vacuum

The Miele Leo is powerful, lightweight and quiet - a tough combination to beat. It is part of the S5 series of vacuums which are Miele's high-end machines and they come with a host of features and options. Consumer ratings are not widely available for...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : AllergyBuyersClub.com (allergybuyersclub.com)

Miele S5481 Earth Canister Vacuum Cleaners

The Earth's automatic suction control saves energy and makes vacuuming more efficient and effective ; The mid-size power brush (SEB 217-3) has a compact design that is less bulky than the full-size power brush (SEB 228 or SEB 236) and is better suited...

The Earth does not have all the luxury features of the top-of the-line S5981 Capricorn such as fingertip +/- suction controls on the deluxe handle ; The full-size power brush is not available with this vacuum. Those who want a larger more powerful...

The S5481 Earth is a unique addition to the Miele vacuum cleaner line up as it is the first canister vacuum to feature an Automatic Eco Setting. The glory behind this setting is that it eliminates the need for you to adjust the suction power because...

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Expert review by : AllergyBuyersClub.com (allergybuyersclub.com)

Miele S5481 Earth Canister Vacuum Cleaner

The S5481 Earth is a unique addition to the Miele vacuum cleaner line up as it is the first canister vacuum to feature an automatic suction setting. The glory behind this setting is that it eliminates the need for you to adjust the suction power! The...

The Earth's active HEPA filter and sealed system construction truly provides excellent air quality by trapping dust and other particles inside the vacuum cleaner. Our testing showed it exhausts 0 particles back into the room ; You can't get much easier...

The mid-size power brush 217 is not as powerful or as easy to maneuver as Miele's full-size power brushes. Unfortunately, a full-size power brush option is not available with this vacuum. Those who want a vacuum with all the luxury features and a...

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Expert review by : AllergyBuyersClub.com (allergybuyersclub.com)

Miele S5381 Leo Canister Vacuum Cleaners

The full-size power brush (SEB 236) does a superior job at deep cleaning and restoring crush pile carpets and covers a large area in a short amount of time ; The mid-size power brush is lighter and smaller which makes it a better fit for smaller homes...

The Leo does not have all the luxury features of the top-of the-line S5981 Capricorn such as fingertip +/- suction controls on the deluxe handle

The S5381 Leo is a superior vacuum cleaner that lets you choose which power brush is best suited for your home and cleaning needs. The Leo is easy to use, packed with deluxe features such as +/- electronic controls with LED indicators and bag and...

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Miele S5381 Leo Canister Vacuum Cleaner w/ Mid-size Power brush SEB 217-3

The S5381 Leo is a superior vacuum cleaner that lets you choose which power brush is best suited for your home cleaning needs and gives you a price range. We highly recommend the 236 full size power brush over the 217 mid size power brush because it...

The Leo's active HEPA filter and sealed system construction truly provides excellent air quality by trapping dust and other particles inside the vacuum cleaner. Our testing showed it exhausts 0 particles back into the room ; Its 6 suction speed...

The Leo does not have fingertip suction control as found on the top-of the-line S5981 Capricorn. The Leo's suction controls are located on the canister ; Miele's crevice tool is not as long as we would have liked. It only offers a 4" reach where some...

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

You definately get what you pay for! S5281 Callisto

Purchased model was the S5281 Callisto with Electro Plus Powerbrush (SEB228). This is a S5 mid-range model.I, like many people who are looking at buying something really expensive, did some extensive research on vacuums. I was originally looking ...

Quiet, Vacuum heads are big, lightweight, CLEAN

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Jun, 2010

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