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Eureka Mighty Mite 3670M Canister Vacuum vs Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.3 vs 4.0). Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine is best for: Homes with mostly hard floors, area rugs and low-pile carpet. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Eureka Mighty Mite 3670M Canister Vacuum
Ranked #6 in Best Canister Vacuums
Eureka Mighty Mite 3670M Canister Vacuum
1 source$69.97as of Nov 8

TechGearLab bought and lab-tested the Mighty Mite and named it its best budget canister: it picked up 99.3% of a hardwood mess, cleaned edges better than any other model in the test, and pulled 94% of pet hair from a shag rug. The trade-offs were a finicky bag seal that let debris escape into the canister, weak filtration of small particles, and only 49% pickup on high-pile carpet. It suits hard-floor homes and pet owners on a tight budget, not homes with deep carpet or allergy sufferers.

Strengths
  • — TechGearLab measured 99.3% pickup on hardwood and the best edge cleaning in its lineup
  • — Strong pet-hair results in TechGearLab's tests: 86% on low pile and 94% on a shag rug
  • — Light: 9.4 lb measured by TechGearLab, with a 20-foot cord
Watch-outs
  • — TechGearLab found the bag seal finicky: on its first carpet run about 9% of the debris ended up loose inside the canister
  • — Poor filtration of small particles (3.0 of 10 in TechGearLab's rating) and no HEPA filter
  • — Only 49% pickup on high-pile carpet in TechGearLab's test
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Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Canister Vacuums
Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
3 sources$305as of Nov 8

TechGearLab named the Classic C1 Pure Suction its best overall canister after it picked up 99.5% of a hardwood mess, the most of any canister it tested, and measured the strongest suction in its lineup at 3,957 Pa. Bob Vila's tester found the suction excellent on carpeted stairs, and Reviewed calls it an easy recommendation for hard-floor homes. Its limits: no brush roll, so high-pile carpet is a struggle (53% pickup for TechGearLab), the suction dial sits on the canister, and replacement bags are expensive.

Strengths
  • — TechGearLab measured 99.5% pickup on hardwood, the most of any canister it tested, and near-perfect baseboard edge cleaning
  • — Strongest suction in TechGearLab's lineup at a measured 3,957 Pa
  • — Strong filtration without HEPA: TechGearLab's particle counter showed few particles escaping
Watch-outs
  • — No brush roll: TechGearLab measured 53% pickup on high-pile carpet, and Reviewed says it is not for wall-to-wall carpet
  • — Suction dial is on the canister, so you bend down to change it (TechGearLab)
  • — Replacement bags were among the most expensive in TechGearLab's test
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How they stack up

Eureka Mighty Mite 3670M Canister Vacuum

In TechGearLab's lineup the Mighty Mite scored 70, level with the SEBO Airbelt K3 Premium, and beat the Kenmore Elite 81714 on pet hair (86% vs 68% on low pile) but trailed it badly on high pile (49% vs 69%). TechGearLab rated its filtration 3.0 of 10, against 7.3 for the Miele Classic C1.

Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine

TechGearLab scored it 78, one point behind the Kenmore Elite 81714, and cleaned more pet hair (90% vs 68% on low pile) while the Kenmore led on high-pile carpet (69% vs 53%). At 13.1 lb measured it is lighter than the Guard L1 Cat & Dog (15 lb) and the Kenmore (25.3 lb). Reviewed found the Guard L1 more powerful but the C1's floor head swivels farther.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEureka Mighty Mite 3670M Canister VacuumMiele Classic C1 Pure Suction PowerLine
Weight8.6 lb (Eureka listing); 9.4 lb measured by TechGearLab13.1 lb (measured by TechGearLab)
Cord Length20 ft (manual wrap, no rewind)17.5 ft (retractable)
Bag/Dustbin Capacity2.5 L bag4.5 L bag
Filtration TypeDust bag acts as the filter; no HEPAAirClean exhaust filter, AirClean bag and motor filter (no HEPA)
Motor Power1200 W (12 amp)1200 W
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