Miele Triflex HX2 vs Miele Duoflex HX1
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Quick take: The Miele Duoflex HX1 costs $70 less; the Miele Triflex HX2 runs longer per charge (60 vs 55 min).
| Spec | Miele Triflex HX2 | Miele Duoflex HX1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$619 | ~$549 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 60 min | 55 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | 79 dB |
| Dustbin | 0.5 L | 0.3 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 | — | 10.25 x 49.25 x 10.25 in |
| Weight | 8 lbs | 7 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
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
Miele Duoflex HX1
- ✓$300 cheaper than the Triflex HX3
- ✓Up to 55 minutes solo
- ✓Lighter than the HX3 at 7 lb
- ✓Miele's lowest-priced cordless stick
- ✗0.3 L bin is small
- ✗79 dB, louder than the HX3
- ✗Suction, warranty and runtime with the powered brush are not published