Miele Triflex HX1 Cat & Dog Review (UK)

The accessories are essential for cordless vacuum cleaners because the delivery scope determines how versatile it is in use.

The accessories of the Trilfex HX1 are well-thought-out, you will see that in our review.

• The power unit, the heart of the Miele Triflex, consists of the motor and dirt canister.

• Suction tube: Each attachment fits both on the detachable suction tube and directly on the power unit (handheld vacuum mode).

• Electric brush Multi Floor XXL SEB 435 with BrilliantLight, is the standard brush of the Triflex and impresses with its size and LED lighting.

• Electro Compact SEB 23 electric brush is a valuable extra for the Cat & Dog version. You can use it to remove e.g. pet hair from upholstered furniture.

• Crevice tool: A practical cleaning head for vacuuming in crevices and between upholstery.

• Upholstery nozzle XXL SPD 20, it’s a standard upholstery nozzle for vacuuming sofas and the like.

• Suction brush with plastic bristles, suitable for dusting objects, for example.

• Wall mount, used for charging and storing the Triflex.

• Charger: The Triflex takes approx. 3.5 hours to be fully charged with the charger.

The Multi Floor XXL SEB 435 electric brush with Brilliant Light

The large electric brush is the “crown jewel” of the accessory?.

It’s suitable for cleaning all floor types from hard floors to carpets.

The LED lighting that illuminates the area in front of the vacuum is a particularly nice feature. That way you won’t miss a single grain of dirt.

Thanks to its relatively hard bristles, it picks up stubborn dirt and hair well.

This attachment is larger than average. The brush inside the housing alone is 25 cm (9.8 inches) wide. With this, you can vacuum large areas quickly.

It’s easy to remove the roller via an opening on the side. Then you can clean it properly.

The brush automatically adjusts its suction power to the surface. This increases the suction power and extends the battery life enormously.

Electric brush Electro Compact SEB 23

The small electronic brush is an extra feature of the Cat & Dog version.

It works very well when removing hair from upholstered furniture or vacuuming car seats

There’s a slight drawback though: you can’t remove the brush for cleaning.

The Wall Mount

The fact that you can hang the vacuum on the wall saves a lot of space when storing it. That’s not the case with conventional corded vacuums.

But the docking station is not only suitable for storing...

...Thanks to an ingenious system, you can attach the charger so that you only have to hook the Miele into the wall bracket for charging.

The Crevice Nozzle of the Miele Triflex HX1

The crevice nozzle is a vital cleaner head. With it, you can vacuum in every nook and crack.

We all know that dirt feels very comfortable on the sofa between the cushions, where it’s hard to reach...

...That won’t be an issue anymore with the crevice tool!

The Suction Brush

This one makes dusting so much easier in your home.

Whether it’s furniture or pictures...

...simply attach the dusting brush, and say goodbye to all that dust.

Upholstery Nozzle XXL SPD 20

That’s a rather complicated and technical name for a simple upholstery brush.

The name says it all - you can vacuum the upholstery with it.

In our opinion, this gadget’s somewhat redundant in the Cat&Dog version since they included the mini electric brush already. However, this one’s much more efficient.

In our review we show you the most important features of the Miele Trilfex HX1

Cleaning system

Miele's vacuum cleaner has a sophisticated interplay of motor and filters.

First, it sorts out the coarse dirt with its single-stage cyclone system.

After that, the pre-filter collects fine dirt.

Then it’s the HEPA filter’s turn: it removes the smallest particles.

This is especially good for allergy sufferers.

In the end, the motor pre-filter protects the motor itself. However, the air has already been cleaned to such an extent that no more dirt reaches this filter anymore.

The suction levels of the new Miele Triflex HX1

The new Triflex has three suction levels with different suction power. At the minimum level, the battery-powered vacuum cleaner has a runtime of 34 minutes.

We vacuumed mostly in the second cleaning mode during our test. The ratio between runtime and suction power of this level worked well for us.

In the upper two stages, the suction power also adapts to the respective surface. That optimises the cleaning process, which is a great advantage!

How long can I vacuum with the Miele Triflex HX1?

The length of the battery life depends on various factors: Which suction level you’re using for cleaning, which accessory is attached and so on.

An absolute novelty on the new Miele Triflex HX1 is its removable battery.

You can easily remove the battery of the Triflex and replace it with a charged battery, just like you’re used to from cordless drills.

You can also buy the exchangeable batteries afterwards.

Miele has installed three LED lights on the power unit so you can see the battery status. The fewer LEDs are lit, the emptier the battery.

You’ll know that the battery has about 10% left if only one LED is lit.

Once the battery is empty, it takes about three and a half hours to charge it.

We were pleasantly surprised by the volume of the HX1: we measured only 70 dB. With that, it belongs to the quieter ones of its kind. You can vacuum without ear protectors.

Regarding the price, the popular Triflex HX1 from Miele is in the upper price segment. That doesn’t really surprise us since it’s a top German brand.

But there’s no significant price difference between Miele and other premium manufacturers in the industry.

The HX1 is a little heavier than others. However, this is not a problem since it’s super easy to convert it into range mode.

In our review, Miele's first "Made in Germany" cordless vacuum cleaner did not only meet our expectations. It even exceeded some of them.

The premium cordless vacuum cleaner brings a powerful suction, relatively low volume and excellent workmanship to the table.

In our tests, it left the floor spotless.

It’s particularly suitable for pet lovers. Especially when it comes to vacuuming pet hair, the Cat & Dog model’s name didn’t promise too much.

The 3-in-1 function of the Miele cordless vacuum cleaner is another great advantage. Each of these modes is very useful. You’re basically spoilt for choice, in the best way there is.

So, if you're looking for a premium cordless vacuum, you've come to the right place. The Miele Triflex HX1 proved to be a real game-changer for cleaning at home in our tests.