Miele Triflex HX2 vs LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM

Quick take: The LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM costs $19 less.

SpecMiele Triflex HX2LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM
Price~$619~$600
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
SuctionNot disclosed210 AW
Battery60 min60 min
Navigation——
FiltrationHEPA5-Step Filtration System
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise—84 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 (10-year motor warranty, parts only)

Pros & cons

Miele Triflex HX2

  • ✓Build quality owners describe as a class above plastic rivals
  • ✓3-in-1 design: balanced top-motor stick, low-reach mode, or handheld
  • ✓Self-standing in bottom-motor mode — park it anywhere mid-clean
  • ✓Extra-wide Multi Floor XXL head with automatic floor-type adjustment
  • ✓Removable, swappable battery with up to 60 minutes of runtime
  • ✓Lifetime HEPA filter — no recurring filter purchases
  • ✗8 lbs — heaviest premium stick, and top-heavy in stick mode
  • ✗4-hour charge time is among the slowest in the class
  • ✗No published suction figure to compare against rivals
  • ✗Mixed owner reports on heavy debris like cat litter
  • ✗No dock, laser, screen, or app — spartan on features for the price

LG CordZero All-in-One A931KWM

  • ✓Auto-empty, auto-charge tower for meaningfully less than LG's flagship A949KTMS
  • ✓Kompressor tech compacts debris so the small bin needs emptying less often
  • ✓Dual Floor Max nozzle handles carpet and hard floors without swapping heads
  • ✓ThinQ app tracks battery health, filter status, and runs diagnostics
  • ✓Washable, removable filters keep ongoing filter costs low
  • ✓LED headlight and telescoping wand for reach and visibility
  • ✓Real street price (~$400) undercuts the $599.99 list price substantially
  • ✗Single battery caps runtime at about an hour, less in Power/Turbo mode
  • ✗Long-term owners report mixed cleaning performance, including units that cut out after seconds of runtime
  • ✗Multiple owners report the vacuum breaking within roughly three months of normal use
  • ✗Auto-empty tower reliability is inconsistent — works well for some, stops working reliably for others
  • ✗Tower disposal uses proprietary bags, not a simple bagless bin — a recurring cost
  • ✗No mop attachment or second battery — those are reserved for the pricier A949KTMS