Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB vs DuoFlex HX1 Extra Cordless Vacuums

Torn between Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and DuoFlex HX1 Extra for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB – a battery-power vacuum by Bosch, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – DuoFlex HX1 Extra by Miele, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and DuoFlex HX1 Extra from BOSCH and MIELE, you get the best floorcare machine.

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BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB vs MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra – key Specifications

Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and DuoFlex HX1 Extra Cordless Battery Run Time

BOSCH Stick cordless vacuums, like the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB, 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 Bosch Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB which has 55 minutes life.

• BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB Runtime: 55 mins continuous vacuuming
• MIELE DuoFlex HX1 Extra Runtime: 55 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and DuoFlex HX1 Extra varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Bosch Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB 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 Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB by BOSCH has a capable capacity of 0.4 litre for manual disposable.

• Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.4L
• DuoFlex HX1 Extra onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.3L

Floor Cleaning Types

Bosch’s Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB 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 Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a MIELE or BOSCH ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Bosch and Miele battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB or DuoFlex HX1 Extra manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The DuoFlex HX1 Extra and BOSCH Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

BOSCH and MIELE use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB and DuoFlex HX1 Extra maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

MIELE and BOSCH Reviews

Combined feedback from 12 reviewers shows the Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB 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
BOSCH	Series 4 Flexxo Gen2 BBH3285GB	55 M	3	0.4L	£179.00
MIELE	DuoFlex HX1 Extra	55 M	3.1	0.3L	£299.00