Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog vs Miele Triflex HX3 Plus

Quick take: The Miele Triflex HX3 Plus costs $120 less; the Miele Triflex HX3 Plus runs longer per charge (140 vs 70 min).

SpecMiele Triflex HX3 Cat & DogMiele Triflex HX3 Plus
Price~$999~$879
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction——
Battery70 min140 min
Navigation——
Filtration——
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise74 dB74 dB
Dustbin0.5 L0.5 L
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions——
Weight8 lbs8 lbs
Warranty——

Pros & cons

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

Miele Triflex HX3 Plus

  • ✓Two batteries give 76 minutes with the electrobrush
  • ✓Up to 140 minutes total with non-powered tools
  • ✓74 dB rating
  • ✓Successor to the HX2 Pro
  • ✗$879 is high for a cordless stick
  • ✗8 lb weight
  • ✗0.5 L bin still needs frequent emptying on long runs
  • ✗Suction and warranty are not published