Miele Triflex HX1 Cat and Dog for pet hair - 3 in 1 Cordless vacuum cleaner handstick, handheld and upright in one, with replaceable battery for up to 60 mins run-time - Obsidian Black (11410150)

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Surprisingly, it was better with shorter five and seven-inch strands but struggled with nine-inch hair. You can get two batteries out of the box by purchasing the HX1 Pro, plus an extra charger. Ergonomics and Usability Cleaning carpet is where the Miele Triflex HX1 excels with its above-average airflow and brush roll design.

The overall score is skewed by its poor performance vacuuming quaker oats. Otherwise, it would have been a higher average.In Australia the Miele Triflex HX2 range also includes the Triflex HX2 Performance, Triflex HX2 Racer and Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog Plus. However, it did not pass the fog test, and there were visible leaks at the exhaust. Cleaning nozzle IIn the before and after shots above, you can see, you can see that the passes were clean, and there wasn’t any visible debris left. Deep cleaning results So when I saw this product, I was a bit surprised, but with the growing interest in cordless vacuums, it shouldn’t come as such. I would not recommend this for cleaning long strands, but it would suffice for shorter strands. Edge cleaning

Miele's tech made the Trifle HX2 Pro a dream to use when transitioning from carpets to hard floors, with the level of suction remaining consistent. Manually switching between the speed settings was just as easy. We preferred the Eco and Max settings, since we have long-pile wool carpet in our home; the Min setting just didn't cut it for us. However, when switching settings, it took a second or so for the vacuum cleaner to power up or change gears – enough time to be noticeable – so this vacuum isn't as responsive as some other vacuum cleaners we've tested. But I wouldn’t spend extra for the Cat & Dog model because its handheld ergonomics is less than ideal. The result above proves the above-average airflow that the Miele Triflex HX1 possesses. Low pile results It actually got a higher average at the middle setting versus the max setting (92.65%), which is a head-scratcher for me, but regardless, it’s decent for this purpose.

The brush roll is on the slim side with stiff bristles, which is why it didn’t do well with longer hair strands (more on that later). The floor cleaner here is similar to those seen on Dyson cleaners, in that it automatically detects the floor type and reduces rotational speed on hard floors to save energy and prolong battery life. However, in the Trfle HX2 Pro, this feature is only available on the Eco and Max power settings with the Multi-Floor XXL Electrobrush is fitted. In the box, you'll also find a crevice nozzle, dusting brush, upholstery nozzle. According to Miele, the TriflexHX2 Prois 60% more powerful than its predecessor, the Triflex HX1 – a model that had already impressed for its power in our review. This improvement comes by way of the new Digital Efficiency Motor, which works in combination with Miele’s Vortex technology (mono-cyclone design) and Multi-Floor XXL Electrobrush to deliver exceptional cleaning power.The rotating beater (or brush bar) links with intelligent detection of floor type to reduce the rotational speed on hard floors. This, Miele says, saves energy and prolongs battery life; but we found that it also goes some way towards protecting soft wooden flooring. The feature also automatically determines the speed setting required, depending on the type of flooring. It won’t hold much dirt, but I like its placement as an upright – another reason why I prefer using it in this configuration. The floorhead also features a light strip along its front edge, which we found super-useful for lighting up areas under furniture, or revealing finer dirt on the hard floor in lower lit areas of the house. Note that this is only present on the Triflex HX2 Pro and Triflex HX2Cat & Dog models. Miele also includes a separate Hardfloor Care soft roller for use on hard floors and a Carpet Care roller brush for more delicate carpets and rugs. It does mean that you'll need to stop vacuuming to remove and swap out the bristle roller brush, but they're a good option for those who are particularly concerned about protecting their floors.