AirFOX Platinum vs DuoFlex HX1 Extra Cordless Vacuums

Torn between AirFOX Platinum and DuoFlex HX1 Extra for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the AirFOX Platinum – a battery-power vacuum by Gtech, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – DuoFlex HX1 Extra by Miele, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the AirFOX Platinum and DuoFlex HX1 Extra from GTECH and MIELE, you get the best floorcare machine.

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GTECH AirFOX Platinum vs MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra – key Specifications

AirFOX Platinum and DuoFlex HX1 Extra Cordless Battery Run Time

GTECH Bagless cordless vacuums, like the AirFOX Platinum, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. DuoFlex HX1 Extra Stick is also cordlessly powered by a MIELE rechargeable battery.

The Miele DuoFlex HX1 Extra has a battery supply runtime of 55 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Gtech AirFOX Platinum which has 80 minutes life.

• GTECH AirFOX Platinum Runtime: 80 mins continuous vacuuming
• MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra Runtime: 55 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the AirFOX Platinum and DuoFlex HX1 Extra varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Gtech AirFOX Platinum and Miele DuoFlex HX1 Extra are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.4 litre and 0.3 litre tank, respectively. The DuoFlex HX1 Extra by MIELE holds up to 0.3 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The AirFOX Platinum by GTECH has a capable capacity of 0.4 litre for manual disposable.

• AirFOX Platinum onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.4L
• DuoFlex HX1 Extra onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Gtech’s AirFOX Platinum and Miele’s DuoFlex HX1 Extra brush heads are effective on every surface – carpets & deep-pile rugs, hard floors (laminate, wood, tiles), vinyl, even upholstery, and stairs.

Their only limitation is the DuoFlex HX1 Extra and AirFOX Platinum can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a MIELE or GTECH ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Gtech and Miele battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check AirFOX Platinum or DuoFlex HX1 Extra manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The DuoFlex HX1 Extra and GTECH AirFOX Platinum include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

GTECH and MIELE use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. AirFOX Platinum and DuoFlex HX1 Extra maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

MIELE and GTECH Reviews

Combined feedback from 17 reviewers shows the AirFOX Platinum with a rating of 4.2/5 stars, and the DuoFlex HX1 Extra vacuum gains a 4.8/5 average from 31 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
GTECH	AirFOX Platinum	80 M	2.9	0.4L	£229.00
MIELE	DuoFlex HX1 Extra	55 M	3.1	0.3L	£299.00