I have not have experience with other Miele model , but if this thing be any indication , Miele make a line of excellent machine . here be a quick rundown of SOME -lrb- but not all -rrb- of the advantage and disadvantage of this unit : pro : + excellent filtration -lrb- as good as it get -rrb- + quieter than any vacuum I have ever hear + low ground clearance + well designed\/engineered in pretty much every aspect -lrb- I love the cord winder , wheel , bag , auto-shutoff , etc ! -rrb- + look really slick while still subdue -lrb- do not scream `` I be a Dyson ! '' -rrb- con : - typical disadvantage of be a canister vac . sometimes difficult to maneuver around corners\/doors , sometimes a pain try to reposition hose . - attaching\/detaching certain tool and the wand itself can be a little awkward at time - price be steep ! the bottom line be that if you can afford it , you absolutely can not go wrong with this vacuum -lrb- or presumably any Miele -rrb- . I give it 5 star because , while not \* perfect \* , it certainly be the best vacuum I have ever see or use ... and by a landslide . note : if you have carpet , I would recommend any model in the s5 line -lrb- except the Pisces , which do not include a power brush head -rrb- . for primarily hard floor , any of the Miele model should meet you need .