Self-dubbed function and form in perfect harmony, Miele vacuums are considered one of the best vacuums you can buy. Manufactured in Germany, this line of vacuum cleaners includes canister style, upright, and stick vacuums.

These are not inexpensive vacuums, but many consider Miele vacuums to be among the best you can buy. In a world of Dysons, Kirbys and the ever-popular Hoover, that's saying something. It's the Miele vacuums (anything else is a compromise, the company claims) that come out on top in consumer magazine and online consumer review sites.

It's generally agreed among experts that the best canister vacuums available are from Miele vacuums. These canister vacuums are relatively lightweight and feature certified HEPA filters.

Top Rated

The top-rated canister from the Miele vacuum line is the S558 Red Velvet vacuum. This canister vacuum features the certified HEPA filter in a fully sealed environment, making it unlikely any particles will escape the vacuum. In addition, this Miele vacuum, and all other Miele canisters, is constructed of ABS plastic and features crush-proof hoses.

Users report these Miele vacuums to be extra quiet with the only evidence the vacuum is on to be a green light on the canister. Although consumers sometimes report difficulty in changing hoses and attachments particularly with canister vacuums, many report this part of the vacuuming job to be easy with their canister version of the Miele vacuum.

Stick Vacuums

Also known for its good-size line of stick vacuums, Miele vacuums takes much of its performance technology and puts it in a small, lightweight upright stick vacuum, particularly those from its Universal Upright 163 and 168 lines.

These vacuums are perfect for small spaces or for a quick vacuum through the house when the larger Miele vacuum isn't necessary. They feature 1000-watt motors making them more powerful than the usual stick vacuums. For the dust conscious, you can purchase one of these stick vacuums with a HEPA filter. The 168 Universal upright Miele vacuum features the HEPA filter as standard, while it's an optional addition to the 163 model.

Finally, don't forget the basic full-size upright vacuum from Miele vacuums. These Powerhouse uprights also feature HEPA filters and high-output motors. They also come standard with Miele vacuum's so-called IntensiveClean dustbag, which is an electro statically charged bag that attracts and retains tiny particles.