Miele Triflex HX2 Pro vs Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog
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Quick take: The Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog costs $64 less; the Miele Triflex HX2 Pro runs longer per charge (120 vs 70 min).
| Spec | Miele Triflex HX2 Pro | Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,063 | ~$999 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 120 min | 70 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA AirClean lifetime filter, 99.999% dust retention | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | 77 dB | 74 dB |
| Dustbin | 0.5 L | 0.5 L |
| 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 | — | — |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
Pros & cons
Miele Triflex HX2 Pro
- ✓Second removable battery roughly doubles total cleaning time to ~120 minutes
- ✓Includes a charging tray for the spare battery
- ✓Multi Floor XXL head with built-in LED headlight
- ✓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
- ✗The most expensive Triflex HX2 configuration - list price runs to $1,199
- ✗Swapping batteries mid-clean means the 4-hour charge time per pack is just deferred, not solved
- ✗8 lbs - among the heaviest sticks in its class, and top-heavy in stick mode
- ✗0.5 L dustbin needs frequent emptying regardless of battery capacity
- ✗No published suction figure to compare against competitors
Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog
- ✓Same 70-minute ceiling as the base HX3
- ✓74 dB rated noise
- ✓Direct successor to the HX2 Cat & Dog
- ✓0.5 L dust bin, same as the base model
- ✗$999, $150 above the base HX3 with the same published specs
- ✗Electrobrush runtime drops to 38 minutes
- ✗Suction, warranty and the pet tools in the box are not published