DuoFlex HX1 Extra vs Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the DuoFlex HX1 Extra – a battery-power vacuum by Miele, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 from MIELE and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

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MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra vs TOWER Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 – key Specifications

DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Cordless Battery Run Time

MIELE Stick cordless vacuums, like the DuoFlex HX1 Extra, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 has a battery supply runtime of 30 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Miele DuoFlex HX1 Extra which has 55 minutes life.

• MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra Runtime: 55 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 Runtime: 30 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Miele DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Tower Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.3 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 by TOWER holds up to 1 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The DuoFlex HX1 Extra by MIELE has a capable capacity of 0.3 litre for manual disposable.

• DuoFlex HX1 Extra onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L
• Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Miele’s DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Tower’s Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 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 Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 and DuoFlex HX1 Extra can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a TOWER or MIELE ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Miele and Tower battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check DuoFlex HX1 Extra or Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 and MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

MIELE and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and MIELE Reviews

Combined feedback from 31 reviewers shows the DuoFlex HX1 Extra with a rating of 4.8/5 stars, and the Flexi 3-in-1 VL70 vacuum gains a 4.3/5 average from 21 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
MIELE	DuoFlex HX1 Extra	55 M	3.1	0.3L	£299.00
TOWER	Flexi 3-in-1 VL70	30 M	2.2	1L	£129.00