Miele Compact C2 Electro+ vs Kenmore 81614 600 Series

Great suction power
Lightweight and maneuverable
Quiet operation
Soft rubber wheels are great for hardwood floors
Can reach into low nooks and crannies
Great suction when using the power head for carpets
Lightweight and easy to maneuver
Reliable and dependable
Suitable for older or disabled people
Variety of tool attachments
Not as powerful as expected for its price point
Complicated to use
Not suitable for larger homes
Not suitable for vacuuming area rugs
Vacuum handle does not go down low enough to allow the carpet vacuum head to go under furniture
Vacuum head does not have good lights to see what you’re sucking up

Verdict

The Miele Compact C2 Electro+ is a lightweight bagged vacuum that is suitable for both hardwood and wall-to-wall carpeting. It is well built, quiet, and has excellent suction power. The soft rubber wheels are great for hardwood floors and it can maneuver into all the weird or low nooks and crannies around the house. However, some customers have found it to be too complicated to use and not as powerful as expected for its price point.

Verdict

The Kenmore 81614 600 Series is a reliable and dependable vacuum that offers good suction when using the power head for carpets. It is lightweight and easy to maneuver, making it suitable for older or disabled people. However, some users have reported that the vacuum handle does not go down low enough to allow the carpet vacuum head to go under furniture, and that the vacuum head does not have good lights to see what you’re sucking up. Additionally, some users have experienced difficulty with fitting bags properly.

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