Dyson Big Ball
Score: 83/100
Miele Blizzard CX1
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Dyson Big Ball CY23 is a high-suction canister vacuum with a unique ball-based design that excels on mixed flooring. Its weight and corded operation limit portability and ease of storage. Best suited for users who prioritize suction power and durability over lightweight convenience.
The Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction is a high-performance bagless canister vacuum with strong motor power and excellent HEPA filtration. Its main trade-offs are the lack of a carpet tool, heavier weight, and corded design. Best suited for users focused on hard-floor cleaning and allergy control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 8 kgbest | 8.6 kg |
— | 1,200 Wbest | |
1.78 L | 6 Lbest | |
34.8 cmbest | 31 cm | |
6.4 m | 9.75 mbest | |
— | 3 yearsbest | |
39.9 cm | 51.5 cmbest | |
— | 9.75 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Dust Capacity (L) | 1.78 L | 6 L |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8.0 kg | 8.60 kg |
Height (cm) | 34.8 cm | 31.0 cm |
Width (cm) | 39.9 cm | 51.5 cm |
Length (cm) | 30.7 cm | 31.0 cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Included Accessories | 7 | 5 |
Power(1) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 6.4 m | 9.75 m |
Features(1) | ||
Filtration Type | HEPA | Hygiene Lifetime Filter |
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Reviewers commend the CY23 for its powerful 250 AW suction and efficient 2-Tier Radial Root Cyclone system, which together provide deep cleaning without loss of suction. The turbine head's fine-dust pickup and the ball-based self-righting design are repeatedly praised for stability and ease of use across carpets and hard floors. The only notable drawbacks mentioned by experts are its weight and the fact that it remains corded, limiting flexibility.
Everyday users consistently highlight the vacuum's strong suction, effective allergen capture, and the convenience of the hygienic bin and washable filter. Many appreciate the maneuverability offered by the ball and 360° handle. Common criticisms echo the professional notes, focusing on the unit's heaviness, bulkiness, and the restriction of a corded power source.
Professional commentary positions the Miele Blizzard CX1 PureSuction as a high-performance, hard-floor-focused vacuum that leverages Miele's Vortex motor and self-cleaning HEPA filtration. While praised for power, filtration, and low-maintenance bagless design, reviewers highlight the missing carpet tool and limited acoustic data as notable drawbacks.
