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MIELE S 4212

MIELE S 4212
alaScore 88

243 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 243 reviews of MIELE S 4212. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and design are overall positive. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the price.

usability, size, design, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the MIELE S 4212 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for MIELE S 4212

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of MIELE S 4212 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and design are on the whole positive. The size and price also get good views.

usability, price, size, design, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for MIELE S 4212

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 90 user reviews of MIELE S 4212 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the reliability and size are on the whole positive. The design and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the price.

usability, design, size, reliability

97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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

Miele S4212 Polaris Vacuum Cleaner

 

The Miele S4212 Polaris canister vacuum gets average grades from consumers. It is the least expensive of the Miele S4 series of canisters and is recommended for short-pile carpet, area rugs and hard surface floors. Consumers like the Polaris'’ light...

- Extremely Quiet ; - Small footprint ; - Lightweight ; - Very maneuverable ; - Powerful – with variable suction ; - Solidly built

- Power cord is a bit short ; - Attachment holder is on the hose ; - The SBD450-3 nozzle is not great for medium to high pile carpet

Nov, 2010

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

Miele S4212 Vacuum Cleaner Review

 

There are two Miele S4212 vacuums - the S4212 Polaris and the S4212 Neptune. The base model, the Miele S4212 Polaris is the replacement for the Miele S4210 Carina. It should be noted that the S4212 Polaris is entirely the same vacuum with the same...

Oct, 2009

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

Miele S4212 Polaris Canister Vacuum Cleaners

 

The Miele Polaris canister vacuum cleaners are the entry-level vacuums of the S4 Galaxy Series offering Super Air Clean filtration, sealed system construction, manual dial power-controls on the canister, professional tools and more, all in a compact,...

Respectable filtration: The Super Air Clean filter is easy to change and is electro-statically charged to retain a majority of dust particles. If you want the best filtration, the active HEPA filter can be purchased separately ; Impressive power: Just...

The combination floor and carpet tool is not as good as the rest of Miele‘s professional grade tools. For those of you who have more specific cleaning needs, i.e. highly polished hardwood floors, low to medium pile carpeting etc. take a look at the...

We love the portability, style and convenience of Miele‘s S4212 Polaris Vacuum Cleaner. It is very well constructed and is easy to use, carry and store. The Polaris is available with a variety of floor tool packages so you can find the perfect vacuum...

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

Miele S4212 Neptune Canister Vacuum Cleaners

 

The Miele S4212 Neptune canister vacuum cleaner is one of the the entry-level vacuums of the S4 Galaxy Series offering Super Air Clean filtration, sealed system construction, manual dial power-controls on the canister, professional tools, parquet floor...

Respectable filtration: The Super Air Clean filter is easy to change and is electro-statically charged to retain a majority of dust particles. If you want the best filtration, the active HEPA filter can be purchased separately ; Impressive power: Just...

Unlike Miele‘s larger models, these units do not have a bumper guard to protect your furniture as well as the exterior of the vacuum ; The dust bags are excellent for trapping particulates, however, they are small and only have a 3.7 quart capacity ;...

We love the portability, style and convenience of Miele‘s S4212 Neptune Vacuum Cleaner. It is very well constructed and is easy to use, carry and store. The Neptune comes complete with a parquet floor brush, air driven turbo brush and 3 onboard...

Expert review by (allaboutyou.com)

Review of Miele S4212 Plus vacuum cleaner

 

Carpet cleaning score: 95/100. Floor boards cleaning score: 97/100. Laminate floor cleaning score: 97/100. Good points: One of the lightest and quietest cylinders tested. Good filter efficiency. Compact size for easy storage. Can reach 11 stairs....

One of the lightest and quietest cylinders tested. Good filter efficiency. Compact size for easy storage. Can reach 11 stairs

Very poor pet hair removal: at least 8 sweeps. Tools stored in an awkward place

Consumer review (abt.com)

Our 100-year-old house dust free!

 

Best thing about this vacuum is being able to clean up dust from the floors, window seat, window sills & up along the ceilings of our very old house. It also does a superior job cleaning the oriental rugs & stair runner. Sweeping, dust mops, lemon oil,...

Powerful/Good Suction, Lightweight, Easy to Use

Nov, 2011

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Simply the best.

 

I have owned countless vacuum cleaners in the 26+ years that I have been married. I never fell in love with the performance of a vacuum cleaner until I brought home my first Miele (That one was the Solaris Turbo Plus) I was really reluctant to ...

Powerful, quiet, compact, nimble, lightweight, thorough

Accessory caddy is a bother. Bags are expensive

Oct, 2011

Consumer review (abt.com)

Miele Neptune

 

Bought this model for hardwood floors & added HEPA filter system. No need to purchase more expensive units which come w/ HEPA. You can add HEPA. Go to manufacuter's web site & you will see this info. Machine is very light. I can lift w/ one hand (61 Yr...

Powerful/Good Suction, Lightweight, Easy to Use, Efficient

Short Power Cord

Oct, 2011

Consumer review (abt.com)

Best Vacuum I've Ever Used!!!

 

I actually look forward to vacuuming!

Quiet, Pretty color, Powerful motor, Great for stairs, Great Warranty, Adjustable suction

Short Power Cord

Jun, 2011

Consumer review (abt.com)

Great vacuum cleaner

 

Overall, this is an great vacuum cleaner with an unbeatable Miele warranty. I spent the last couple of years in Europe, so when I moved back to the US one of the first things I did was get rid of the horrendous upright Bissel to make way for the Miele....

Easy to Use, Efficient, Lightweight, Easy To Empty

Short Power Cord

Apr, 2011

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