DuoFlex HX1 Extra vs VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Vacuums

Torn between DuoFlex HX1 Extra and VL60 NimbleVac for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the DuoFlex HX1 Extra – a battery-power vacuum by Miele, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – VL60 NimbleVac by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the DuoFlex HX1 Extra and VL60 NimbleVac from MIELE and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra vs TOWER VL60 NimbleVac – key Specifications

DuoFlex HX1 Extra and VL60 NimbleVac Cordless Battery Run Time

MIELE Stick cordless vacuums, like the DuoFlex HX1 Extra, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. VL60 NimbleVac Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower VL60 NimbleVac has a battery supply runtime of 35 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 VL60 NimbleVac Runtime: 35 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the DuoFlex HX1 Extra and VL60 NimbleVac varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Miele DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Tower VL60 NimbleVac are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.3 litre and 0.3 litre tank, respectively. The VL60 NimbleVac by TOWER holds up to 0.3 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
• VL60 NimbleVac onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Miele’s DuoFlex HX1 Extra and Tower’s VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac 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 VL60 NimbleVac vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 12 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	VL60 NimbleVac	35 M	2.3	0.3L	£99.99