For a thorough clean, start by choosing the right brushes and cleaning performance for your surfaces, rather than relying on the wattage. Then compare models by how they collect dust, their stated noise levels and how easy they are to move around. Remember to factor in the maintenance required for both bags and dust containers.
You switch between hard floors, parquet and carpets, and are looking for a main vacuum cleaner. Compare performance on each surface, including when the dust container is full. Que Choisir’s test protocol covers several floor types and tests with a full dust container.
You also need to vacuum carpets, cushions and tight spaces. Check what’s included in the box: some Miele Guard L1 versions come with a turbo brush, a flexible crevice nozzle and a crevice nozzle.
You want to cut down on changing sockets, noise and handling. Check the operating radius, stated weight and dust-container capacity, as well as the maintenance involved, before you choose.
Dated 26 November 2025, Que Choisir’s test protocol covers several floor types and tests with a full dust container. Wattage alone doesn’t tell you how well a vacuum cleans: look at results for different surfaces and the features that matter in your home.
| What matters | What to check | Who should consider it? |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning several types of floor | Look for separate results on parquet, tiles and carpets, as well as with a full dust container. | When my home has hard floors, parquet and carpets, I want a vacuum that works well on all of them. Around 25% of consumers prioritise effective cleaning across several floor types. |
| Brushes and nozzles | Check which accessories are actually included and whether they’re suitable for the floors, carpets, upholstery and awkward corners you need to clean. | If I need to tackle pet hair on carpets, clean cushions and reach into gaps, I check what’s included rather than relying on the version name. Around 25% of consumers prioritise pet hair, upholstery and hard-to-reach areas. |
| Dust collection and maintenance | Compare bags and dust containers, filters and emptying methods. Que Choisir notes that using a bag can reduce exposure to dust when disposing of waste, but this isn’t a guarantee for every model. | I prefer to know how to empty the vacuum and maintain its filter before choosing a dust-collection system. Dust collection and maintenance come first for around 19% of consumers. |
| Noise | Check the stated noise level for the model and the conditions under which it was measured. A “quiet” label is no substitute for a figure. | If I’m cleaning for a long time, noise matters to me. Around 12% of consumers put quiet operation first. |
| Moving and carrying | Consider the operating radius, weight and dust-container capacity in relation to your home. Check whether the stated weight refers to the vacuum body alone or the complete appliance. | In a home with several rooms or stairs, I want to avoid changing sockets too often without choosing a vacuum that’s difficult to carry. Around 19% of consumers prioritise reach and portability. |
Electrical power consumption alone doesn’t tell you how well a vacuum will clean your floors.
Compare results across different floor types and with a full bag or dust container, rather than focusing only on the wattage.
The Miele Guard L1 versions reviewed don’t all come with the same accessories: one includes a turbo brush, while another has a brush specifically for parquet.
Check the reference numbers of the brushes and nozzles supplied with the exact version you’re considering. Some accessories may need to be bought separately.
A reusable dust container still needs emptying, and the filters need to be maintained. A container that’s too full or a clogged filter can affect performance.
Compare the maintenance involved for each model and follow the instructions, rather than comparing only the consumables.
Cleaning the dust container and maintaining the filters take time; some filters may also need replacing.
The weight of the vacuum body alone isn’t directly comparable with the weight of the complete appliance, particularly if you need to carry it up and down stairs.
Check what’s included in the stated weight and compare like with like.
The Guard L1 versions reviewed come with accessories geared either towards pet hair and awkward corners or towards hard floors.
The Silence Force Cyclonic Effitech RO7936EA is a bagless option to consider if you’re looking for a reusable dust container and a parquet brush.
The BGB6SIL0L ProSilence combines a stated large-capacity bag with a reusable HEPA filter.
The FC9745/09 7000 Series PowerCyclone 8 is a bagless model to consider for its multi-surface brush and dust-compartment control system.
This selection of home-cleaning products includes two cylinder vacuum cleaners, as well as stick and 3-in-1 models. For a thorough clean, make sure the type of vacuum and its accessories suit the surfaces you want to clean.
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The product title describes it as suitable for carpets, hard floors, parquet and pet hair.
The title lists 65 kPa, 600 W and a corded power supply.
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This cordless model is described as suitable for a range of surfaces and pet hair. Check that its stick design suits your main cleaning needs.
The title lists 55,000 Pa and a 45-minute run time.
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This is listed as a bagged cylinder vacuum cleaner. Check that compatible bags and the brushes supplied meet your needs.
The title lists a power rating of 550 W.
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The title describes a corded 3-in-1 vacuum with a rotating floor brush. Check that this style suits your main cleaning needs.
The title lists 600 W, 15 kPa and a body weight of 2.2 kg.
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This is listed as a bagless cyclonic cylinder vacuum cleaner. Check what’s included for the floors, upholstery and awkward corners you need to clean.
No, don’t assume they’re interchangeable. A powered brush has a motorised central roller, and accessories and their compatibility depend on the vacuum. If you need an additional head, check the compatible reference number rather than relying on how similar it looks.
No. Follow the instructions for the specific filter. Bosch describes the filter in the BGB6SIL0L as washable and reusable; this doesn’t apply to all HEPA filters.
For a new corded vacuum, the repairability index must be provided at the point of sale. The French Ministry of the Economy reiterated this requirement in its update of 18 August 2026. The index tells you about repairability, not suction performance or a guaranteed lifespan.
No. The European Commission states that Delegated Regulation (EU) 665/2013 on energy labelling for vacuum cleaners was repealed with effect from 19 January 2019, and these products no longer carry an energy label. Ecodesign requirements are separate.
No. According to Service-Public.fr, when a consumer buys from a professional seller, the statutory guarantee of conformity covers defects that appear within two years of delivery, subject to its conditions. A commercial warranty limited to the motor is separate. The Service-Public.fr information was checked on 17 August 2026.