First of all, the comparison of Miele appliances. Because it behaves like the Porsche 911: Cautious Evolution. There are only changed details, sophisticated features like the stable and long metal pipe are retained. The biggest change happened accordingly under the plastic: The motors require less and less power at comparably good suction.
The second major change relates to the floor nozzle. Instead of the classic SBD 285-3 floor nozzle SBD 650-3 is the S 8340 for the first time used. Up to 40% less power consumption thanks to optimized airflow promises Miele, this "particularly powerful, even at low power setting". Well, I agree. However, this suction is also a bit of a feat of strength. But why is that?
Vacuum cleaner manufacturers are forced by EU directives to curb the engines with respect to power consumption, without sacrificing absorbency. An important approach to this dilemma is apparently the floor nozzle. Both Eio and Siemens and Miele now also now have the floor nozzle, the more the carpet "laid eyes" himself. Previously you could also at a high extraction level the nozzle back and move across the carpet without being "rubbed" or "stuttering" (short take-off of the nozzle). Today, this is no longer possible. The nozzles suck firmly on high level so the carpet sucking that much is too strenuous and you have been afraid that the carpet over time thins. One has even notice the pile direction of the carpet, because to suck against the grain is at a high level almost an impossibility.
The unsuspecting customer will accept this "fixed eyes" as an indication of a much improved suction. Well, this is not like that. The Miele vacuum cleaner with the nozzle old had just as a suction pipe from the upstream. Only the floor nozzle made even more air from the side or through was not as airflow-optimized. This could be even at the highest level suck carpeting and the nozzle in any direction, even rapidly moving across the carpet.
What is now better, I ask myself yet. The new models definitely need less power, because you have to inevitably suck at low speed, otherwise you get the nozzle hardly moved yet. However, the nozzles are now building up, and you can almost only just move back and forth, no longer cross (then stutter on the carpet).
Short and sweet, the other changes at Miele: Automatic cable (you must no longer be on the button foot): Good idea. Electronic suction power (plus / minus buttons instead of knobs): Comfortable, but one can therefore no longer adjust the power continuously, but only in six steps, which are not optimal graded.
Now the comparison to Eio Miele and Siemens.
EIO / Quigg only play in the second division and can not catch up with the "big ones". Examples: All in tube is only slid on it, no snap connectors; short, thin power cord, too loud. Small consolation, the low suction of the 50 euro-class are again much worse and make more noise than they suck.
The Siemens VSQ5X1230 is the Miele Stiftung Warentest 02/2014 "Test winner" become. On the whole, he is also really good. The power cord is very long at Siemens, however annoying automatic winding, which is activated when a short tug on the cable. This allows you to "straighten" the machine while vacuuming is no longer on the cable because the cable would then withdrawn immediately. Big minus: The pipe is too short for taller people (read: men)! You always have to suck with slightly bent back. The Miele tube is the decisive 10 cm longer, so you can suck upright. In the floor jets prevails tie. Here such as high-built nozzles are used, the eye very firmly on the carpet, so you have wide turn toward the minimum suction capacity and the nozzle can not move in any direction. Advantage Siemens, he is definitely going to be called quiet. Siemens disadvantage, black lacquer, scratches and dust magically attracts. A bad habit of the modern era. Another minus point is also the upholstery, stand out in the front so small plastic tabs that then leaves strips while sucking (ie no marring, but simply by the pressure).
Conclusion: When you buy a modern vacuum cleaner, must adapt to the new sucking feeling. Instead of 2000 Watt suction with good movable flat floor jets has now holding energy-saving vacuum cleaner with "fixed-sucking" high ground jets. The Saugkomfort has decreased. But since that is now on most models so the comparison is among these new suckers. And there ends up Miele on the podium at the top. The long tube, which can suck in an upright position. The robust plug connections. The durability and generally of excellent quality impression. You buy here really almost 911 of the vacuum cleaner, because most of it is matured long. The fact that something costs more, though is not so nice, but the next device you need then probably only in 10, 15 years. And until then, you have saved a lot of nerves when sucking is more pleasant.
Super device, a star deduction due to the reduced Saugkomforts and the high price. If you really want her back the old sucking feeling or a flatter floor nozzle needs, the old floor nozzle SBD itself must order 285-3. But then to be drawn at a higher level well again ...
A little tip at the end, the anthers of DM are a very good and particularly effective alternative to SWIRL- or Miele bags.
