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Miele S 5281

Miele S 5281
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alaScore 89

345 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 345 reviews of Miele S 5281. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design. The reliability is also mentioned favorably, whereas views about the size and price are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Miele S 5281 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Miele S 5281

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Miele S 5281 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and size. The reliability and usability also get good views.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Miele S 5281

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 152 user reviews of Miele S 5281 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design. The usability also gets good feedback. Many are negative about the reliability and price, while opinions are divided on the size.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : TrustedReviews (trustedreviews.com)

Miele S5281

 

With 2200W of suction power and a 10 metre cable, the Miele S5281 will clean all sections of your house with ease.

HEPA filter ; HyClean dustbags ; Large capacity

Expensive ; Heavy ; Awkward changing the head and brushes

With a 10m cable, you shouldn’t need to unplug and plug the Miele S5281 in that much. Although it’s expensive, it’s a very good cleaner and so it could be argued that it justifies the price tag.

Aug, 2012
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Expert review by : Nigel Russco (vacuum-cleaner-advisor.com)

Miele S5281 Callisto Vacuum

 

The Miele Callisto is part of the Miele S5 series of vacuums. The S5 series are Miele'’s higher-end canister vacuums , with the S4 and S2 series being typically more affordable. The Callisto has been around for some time and is now paired with the new...

- The powerhead attachment is very good on carpet ; - Tools are stored in canister ; - Very quiet yet powerful ; - Suction power can be controlled ; - Works well both on carpet and hard floors ; - Solidly built (in Germany) ; - True HEPA filtration

- Expensive ; - Vacuum bags are expensive ; - Power cord is a bit short ; - Heavier than other Miele canisters

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : AllergyBuyersClub.com (allergybuyersclub.com)

Miele S5281 Callisto Canister Vacuum Cleaner with full-sized Powerbrush 228

 

The Callisto proves to be a great value for the price and because of that, is a very popular model with our customers. The Callisto proudly represents the Miele S5 series exhibiting the same quality design expected from Miele, with an active HEPA...

The Callisto's active HEPA filter and sealed system construction truly provides excellent air quality by trapping dust and other particles inside the vacuum cleaner. Our testing showed it exhausts 0 particles back into the room ; Its 6 suction speed...

The Callisto is not one of the most expensive S5 models, so it lacks special features like +/- suction controls and a filter change indicator. The Callisto has a manual rotary dial suction control which is located on the canister ; Miele's crevice tool...

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Expert review by : AllergyBuyersClub.com (allergybuyersclub.com)

Miele S5281 Libra Canister Vacuum Cleaner

 

The S5281 Libra proves to be a great value for the price, ranking as the most affordable S5 model packaged with a power brush. Standard with the mid-size power brush, the Libra is a better choice from smaller sized homes or those who do not like large...

The Libra's active HEPA filter and sealed system construction truly provides excellent air quality by trapping dust and other particles inside the vacuum cleaner. Our testing showed it exhausts 0 particles back into the room ; Its 6 suction speed...

The Libra is not one of the luxury S5 models, so it lacks special features like +/- suction controls and a filter change indicator. The Libra has a manual rotary dial suction control which is located on the canister ; The mid-size power brush 217 is...

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Expert review by : AllergyBuyersClub.com (allergybuyersclub.com)

Miele S5281 Pisces Canister Vacuum Cleaner

 

The Pisces may be the entry level model of the S5 series, but it still earned its 4.5-star rating. Despite the lack of luxury features such as +/- finger tip suction controls, filter change indicator, a deluxe handle and direct connect wand with an...

The Pisces's active HEPA filter and sealed system construction truly provides excellent air quality by trapping dust and other particles inside the vacuum cleaner. Our testing showed it exhausts 0 particles back into the room ; Its 6 suction speed...

The only carpet tool that works with the Pisces is the Turbo brush. If you have wall to wall or thick, medium to high pile carpets this is not the vacuum for you. The Turbo brush is powered by air flow and does not provide the deep cleaning and brush...

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Miele S5281

 

I am delighted at how brilliant my new Miele S5281 vacuum cleaner is. My carpets haven’t looked so fresh and clean since they were fitted and all the other flooring in the house is so spotless you could eat your dinner off it! The suction is amazing....

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Miele S5281

 

excellent all round

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Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

Super buy

 

Spot on vacum suction power is unreal very highly reccommend

Nov, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Miele S5281

 

Very light, good selection of tools

Hose not quite long enough to reach top of stairs. A small brush tool and a tool to get into edges would be good

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (argos.co.uk)

best vac ever

 

easy to use.hoovers everything up carpet looks brand new.best vac i have every had well worth the money.

Oct, 2012
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