OK, yes it's more $$$ than I hoped to pay for a good vacuum, but it's built to last. Well made, sturdy, and very quiet - it cleans carpets and hard floors extremely well. It's replacing our old Electrolux (which was great) which is finally dying after ~15 yrs of regular use, but their quality has fallen since then. This Miele is even better in terms of build quality and performance, and much quieter. My one complaint is having to disconnect the cord connector when you change the bag, which is a design flaw.

This vacuum is compact, has the electro power rug attachment that will clean every type of rug. The power is awesome and it is easy to work with on stairs because of it's compact size. I'm very happy with it and hope to have it for a long time. Sound can be adjusted as well as power. Not cheap, but it is made by a well known manufacturer in Germany. I did a lot of research before buying it and I feel comfortable this is the best of the best! I purchased extra filters that are original . I wish Best Buy had the complete package that other retailers have, which include bags and the hepa filter, which is a good buy because it is a bundle package.

This vacuum has great suction. The canister portion is light weight and pulls easily. The electric carpet attachment is a little heavy, but works well. The bags are on the expensive side and need to be replaced often. Too soon to comment about long term reliability, but so far a good product.

portable, great suction, excellent build quality, small compact size. great brand...

I bought this to replace my previous Miele which is over 20 years old. I just had to stick with what works. It's even better than the previous model. Powerful, compact and easy to use. Great for all my regular household needs.