Miele Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog vs LG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor

Quick take: The Miele Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog costs $11 less; the LG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor runs longer per charge (120 vs 60 min).

SpecMiele Triflex HX2 Cat & DogLG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor
Price~$789~$800
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
SuctionNot disclosed210 AW
Battery60 min120 min
Navigation——
FiltrationHEPA AirClean lifetime filter, 99.999% dust retention5-Step Filtration System
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise77 dB84 dB
Dustbin0.5 L33.8 oz
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoYes
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoYes
Dimensions—10.1 x 11.7 x 39.7 in
Weight8 lbs5.95 lbs
Warranty2 years1 year

Pros & cons

Miele Triflex HX2 Cat & Dog

  • ✓Multi Floor XXL head adds an LED headlight the base HX2 doesn't have
  • ✓Included Electro Compact handheld brush is a real motorized tool for stairs and upholstery
  • ✓Same 3-in-1 stick / low-reach / handheld design as the rest of the Triflex line
  • ✓Lifetime HEPA filter rated to 99.999% dust retention
  • ✓Removable, swappable battery
  • ✓Cheaper than the twin-battery HX2 Pro for buyers who don't need extended runtime
  • ✗8 lbs - among the heaviest sticks in its class, and top-heavy in stick mode
  • ✗0.5 L dustbin needs frequent emptying on a full-house clean
  • ✗4-hour charge time is slow next to rivals with quick-swap battery packs
  • ✗No published suction figure to compare against competitors
  • ✗No dock, laser, or screen - Miele charges premium prices for engineering, not gadgets

LG CordZero All-in-One Tower Cordless Stick Vacuum with Auto Empty & Kompressor

  • ✓All-in-One Tower auto-empties the bin every time you dock it, so you handle dust far less often
  • ✓Two quick-release batteries deliver a genuine 120-minute total runtime
  • ✓Kompressor compresses debris for roughly 2.4x more usable capacity between tower empties
  • ✓ThinQ app adds Wi-Fi, battery/filter monitoring, and SmartDiagnosis
  • ✓LG publishes real weight (5.95 lbs), dimensions, and an 84 dB noise figure - most of its own lineup doesn't
  • ✗At $799 it's the most expensive LG stick in our catalog before the flagship A949KTMS
  • ✗84 dB is on the louder side for a home vacuum
  • ✗Tower dock takes up more permanent floor/wall space than a simple wall mount
  • ✗Still a 1-year parts & labor warranty despite the premium price
  • ✗33.8 oz dust tank is the same size as LG's cheaper single-battery trims, despite the higher price