Miele Complete C3 Calima vs Kenmore 400 Series 81414

Great for low pile carpeting, rugs and hard floors
Lightweight and quiet
AirClean Sealed System combined with a HEPA AirClean Filter ensures over 99.9% filtration of dust and dirt
Comes with several useful attachments, including a dusting brush, crevice tool, and upholstery tool
Convenient controls on the hose wand
Great suction power
Versatile attachments
Designed for and works well on plush carpets
Variable motor speed control
Pet PowerMate attachment
Not ideal for thick carpets
Carpet agitator is mediocre at best
Attachments are cheaply made
Not as durable as other models
Plastic feel to it
Parts are prone to breaking easily

Verdict

The Miele Complete C3 Calima is a great choice for those looking for a lightweight and quiet canister vacuum. It comes with several useful attachments, including a dusting brush, crevice tool, and upholstery tool that all fit perfectly inside the machine. The AirClean Sealed System combined with a HEPA AirClean Filter ensures over 99.9% filtration of dust and dirt, making it ideal for allergy sufferers. However, some customers have noted that the carpet agitator is mediocre at best and the attachments are cheaply made.

Verdict

The Kenmore 400 Series 81414 is a powerful canister vacuum with great suction power and versatile attachments. It is designed for and works well on plush carpets, but has a plastic feel to it and some parts are prone to breaking easily. It is also quite heavy and noisy.

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