Gen5detect Absolute vs DuoFlex HX1 Extra Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Gen5detect Absolute and DuoFlex HX1 Extra for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Gen5detect Absolute – a battery-power vacuum by Dyson, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – DuoFlex HX1 Extra by Miele, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Gen5detect Absolute and DuoFlex HX1 Extra from DYSON and MIELE, you get the best floorcare machine.

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DYSON Gen5detect Absolute vs MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra – key Specifications

Gen5detect Absolute and DuoFlex HX1 Extra Cordless Battery Run Time

DYSON Stick cordless vacuums, like the Gen5detect Absolute, 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 Dyson Gen5detect Absolute which has 70 minutes life.

• DYSON Gen5detect Absolute Runtime: 70 mins continuous vacuuming
• MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra Runtime: 55 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Gen5detect Absolute and DuoFlex HX1 Extra varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Dyson Gen5detect Absolute and Miele DuoFlex HX1 Extra are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.77 litre and 0.3 litre tank, respectively. The DuoFlex HX1 Extra by MIELE holds up to 0.3 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The Gen5detect Absolute by DYSON has a capable capacity of 0.77 litre for manual disposable.

• Gen5detect Absolute onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.77L
• DuoFlex HX1 Extra onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Dyson’s Gen5detect Absolute 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 Gen5detect Absolute can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a MIELE or DYSON ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Dyson and Miele battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Gen5detect Absolute or DuoFlex HX1 Extra manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The DuoFlex HX1 Extra and DYSON Gen5detect Absolute include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

DYSON and MIELE use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Gen5detect Absolute and DuoFlex HX1 Extra maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

MIELE and DYSON Reviews

Combined feedback from 82 reviewers shows the Gen5detect Absolute with a rating of 4.6/5 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
DYSON	Gen5detect Absolute	70 M	3.5	0.77L	£549.00
MIELE	DuoFlex HX1 Extra	55 M	3.1	0.3L	£299.00