Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog vs Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL
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Quick take: The Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL costs $26 less.
| Spec | Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog | Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$625 | ~$599 |
| Type | Canister | Canister |
| Suction | 1200 W | — |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | AirClean Plus with Active AirClean odor filter (99.99% fine dust) | — |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | 75 dB | 74 dB |
| Dustbin | 3.7 qt | — |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | 19.5 x 8.875 x 11.125 in |
| Weight | 15.7 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 years | — |
Pros & cons
Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog
- ✓Sealed bag system with self-sealing HyClean bags — dust-free disposal
- ✓Active AirClean charcoal filter noticeably reduces pet odors
- ✓Outstanding suction with 1200 W motor and quiet 75 dB operation
- ✓36 ft operating radius covers large floors on one outlet
- ✓TurboTeQ head lifts pet hair from rugs and low-pile carpet
- ✓Early professional reviews rank it among the best canisters ever tested
- ✗$899 is a lot to spend before the platform has a long-term track record
- ✗Air-driven turbo head — deep-pile carpet wants an electro-brush instead
- ✗Bags and filters are a recurring cost
- ✗Warranty is 3 years, shorter than Miele's old 7-year motor coverage
- ✗Heavier than the Classic C1 at 15.7 lbs
Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL
- ✓Bagged design keeps dust contained when emptying
- ✓Compact body below the Guard L1
- ✓Rated at 74 dB
- ✓$599, well under the Guard L1 Electro
- ✗Proprietary bags are an ongoing cost
- ✗Bag volume, suction or wattage and warranty are not published
- ✗$33 more than Miele's Guard L1 AllFloor, which has a 3-year warranty