Wanted the brilliant... Beautiful color! Also thought the auto suction setting would have been useful. Glad to hear you say it's pointless, so now I don't miss it. I ended up with the red version with the extended warranty and all the tools you showed there. Very happy with it. Love your informative videos! They helped me figure out which vacuum to buy. Thank you!
My Red Velvet is starting to act it’s age…… but it has been good to me for over 15 years. I have been thinking about going to the Brilliance. The RV still picks up good on bare floor and low pile, but the small plastic parts are starting to break on the telescoping wand. It’s a excellent vacuum with a shedding cat in the house.
We’ve owned a Miele Marin for about 7 years. Unquestionably the best vac we’ve ever owned. A few repair issues along the way, but- we could always get parts. Not the case with other brands Would love to pick up a nice used UniQ or Brilliant sometime. Suggestion. Can you do a video on how to repair a hose where power is intermittent? Love the vids. Keep it up.
I was debating between this and the C3 Marin and ultimately went with the Marin because of the lack of digital handle which I find to be simply unnecessary, also the XL Parquet which might make it harder to get between furniture and is apparently a little less efficient due to its larger size. Great job, I’ve watched a few of your videos and found them very helpful, thanks.
Seems identical to their earlier Uni-Q save for Uni's velvet lining in tool caddy area. Nice vacuum in any case. FYI I did change my Uni castors wheels to their dynamic castors that ride smoother (odd those aren't on the top end vac). Interesting wrt the auto setting: Miele mentioned elsewhere that auto was supposed to increase airflow over bare floors .vs. carpets so if you are using SEB236 it'll increase air flow when you move from carpet to tile (have verified this)....granted, SEB236's not best tool for bare floors !
My dad is going to ship to me generation 2000 G limited edition Kirby vacuum with accessories. He is also sending me a Miele white star NR7271255 with accessories . I will add these to my small collection. I never heard of a white star . Thanks again for a wonderful video review! My dad lives 1,450 miles away from me.
I think the Sebo Felix is more appropriate for my needs (also includes the good parquet brush by default), but I've been enjoying looking at the D4 and Miele C3 reviews. Very nice vacuums from both, but I am leaning heavily toward the more practical and easier for a non technician to maintain D4 or Felix. Less cost up front (at least compared to some C3 models) and down the road, though the extra features of the higher end C3s like this one are really neat.
Can you please do a detailed comparison test between Miele C3 Brilliant & Sebo D4 Premier? After watching all your & others video, I recently bought Sebo D4 with Premium Parquet Brush: 7200GS. Even though the filter difference is marginal, I would love if Sebo could offer a HEPA filter. That’s the only thing I feel the Sebo lacks.
I was also hoping for a detailed comparison between the SEBO D4 and the Miele C3 Brilliant. Is there a reason it is difficult to find comparisons between the two? Do they not quite match up as the premium option?
My aunt is thinking about buying one of these. Her Hoover WindTunnel Anniversary Edition keeps on breaking down and she’s tired of constantly fixing it
I have the Miele c3 Marin and I Absolutely love it, I’ve had it for 7 years and it’s working amazing. Although I wish I could get this new Miele brilliant I recently just replaced the hose and the powerhead, I’ve owned every premium vacuum like Sebo, Riccar, the bank vault, rainbow, Kirby, Oreck and I’ve also tried all the shitty ones that target sells and the Miele JUST DOSE THE JOB. Its quiet, powerful, lightweight and so convenient to use. I always recommend it and always will. Thanks for an amazing video. Are you thinking about getting to try the bagless Miele although I know you hate bagless
You said you owned a Kirby. This is where I am at right now. I have owned several Kirby's over the last 30 years and am looking at switching to Miele Brilliant Vac. Would love to hear your thoughts since you have owned the Kirby. I like my Kirby's, but find them very heavy and thinking the canister may be easier. Thank you
@@lifeslittleluxury3541 hi yes. Kirby vacuums do a really good job at making you feel like they do a good job. If you don’t know what that means is basically that when you adjust it to the right hight it growls and it feels like it has incredible carpet cleaning but in reality it dosnt. It has very weak suction which why I own it, it sometimes wouldn’t be able to pic up little bits of cereal. The Miele is so much nicer because it’s so much more felexible in the fact that you can vacuum carpets and then just quickly switch to the floor attachment in less then 3 seconds. It has incredible airflow and it just overall dose a very nice job. The real question is how much money are you willing to put on a vacuum that will last you like 20 years, what flooring do you have, what’s the sq ft of the house, and do you have animals.
@@walter7994 Not completely accurate. Our home is just under 6000sqft with miles of carpet, porcelain tile and hardwood. We have this same Miele vacuum, a Miele U1 upright, a OVO central vac (700 air watts), and a Kirby Avalir 2. I purchased a dirt meter for the Kirby to see what the other vacs are leaving behind on carpet. It's my understanding that when using a dirt meter on the Kirby the vacuum is only operating at 15% efficiency compared to when using the bag. For deep cleaning of thick high pile carpeting, nothing I have cleans better than the Kirby end of story! The other vacuums do not have the massive airflow nor the carpet agitation compared to the Kirby. The central vac is great for fast vacuuming of the carpet and to get under furniture, but not for deep cleaning. The Miele would be my last pick for high pile carpet. They all have strengths and weaknesses but I would never be without my Kirby for high pile carpet. Nor would I part with the Miele's or OVO for most other tasks. It just comes down to the task at hand.
I have the older version of this (Capricorn). What a fantastic machine. Bags rule!!, did you ever own a bagless Dyson in particular, the machine gets so filthy you have to break down machine with special bits that not every cleaner has periodically; yuk and time consuming . This machine is the best I have used period
Did you see Oreck just released a brand new expensive model that looks identical to the old magnesium they call it the Discover. I wonder whats different between this and the old magnesium.
It looks nice and all but I think I rather have something more simplistic and utilitarian like a Sebo D4. I can see though how it would appeal to the posh people.
There are less decorated models like the Kona and the Marin that have the same type of equipment without all of the jewelry like the lights on the canister’s base and remote control on the handle. The Sebo’s motor is made to last twice as long and many parts can be changed at home like the plug and wire on the hose that goes to the powerhead and of course the powerhead with the easily removable brush roll. That’s because Sebo is a commercial vacuum manufacturer and many businesses do as much of their own work on their equipment as possible so they don’t have to sent their equipment out for repairs. However Miele canisters are lighter in weight and are easier to operate ergonomically. They are a little quieter and the motors run a little cooler and heat your rooms up less.
For me, the C3 Brilliant is the most beautiful of all Miele's BUT... I would be worried about that gorgeous matte Porsche paint on the body. Sure, it's durable but it can't be as durable as the glossy finishes. It would be great if the body could be replaced when it gets too beaten up. Though I take care of my vacuum cleaners, not everyone in my household does.
That is definitely a concern. However the way this is painted it's bonded to the plastic and is held up much better than previous models that were "Plasti dip" painted. The other colors are done during the molding process you can always get a red home care with the same specs if you're really worried about that.
@@PerformanceReviews I have a white Miele S528, made in 2002. After all these years the white molded plastic looks amazing. Hasn't yellowed either. White isn't my favorite color but I read, way back when, that Miele's molded black plastic shows scratches easily so I chose white. Still, the Bronze/Pearl finish on the C3 Brilliant is sexier than sin.
I have the c3 marin and c3 pet. Only issue is the 236 power head i have had to replace 2. I just bought the c1 for the kitchen. I like this more for hard surface since it is light weight
It's amazing to me that Miele puts so little information on their website. Nowhere do they mention the velvet bumper on this one. When you use their compare tool on the website they don't show all the differences between the C3's. I might have bought a more expensive one had I known all the reasons why it was more expensive. I did buy mine from a local vacuum shop, but I walked in knowing what exact version I wanted, apparently without all the information.
I bought my c3 brilliant from my local dealer two years ago. I haven't had a problem yet, I clean the hair off the brush roll regularly which isn't much anyway. I change the bag when full and replace the hepa filter when needed. When should I bring it in for a tune up and belt change? Thanks
Definitely a nice vacuum cleaner. However, for the money, I would go with the Marin. Same great performance and overall design. It's just slightly less flashy.
Hi I am a housekeeper & just bought this for my biz…Always preferred Miele’s upright but oh well. Why is my reset button lit up on head and power cuts out on return pass? I’ve tried to reset, different height adjustments, win’t turn off. BRAND NEW. Any thoughts? thank you!!!❤
@@PerformanceReviews Thank you, will do.👍🏽 I know I should go commercial but the functionality & quality of Miele is great & makes the clients feel special.
I have the red version of the 3C and my powerhead is cutting out and brush roll stopping and light turning off when I pull it back as well; I think that's what you mean when you say return pass. Mine is only 11 months old. What was the fix on yours?
@@PerformanceReviews Whatever it is, what is the rated suction of those Miele canisters? Some use a suction gauge that converts it into inches of water. Vacs must have some sort of "basic" measurement for their suction power I would think.
I LOVE my Brilliant. It’s my favorite canister vacuum.
Any scratches on the Bronze/Pearl finish yet? How is the finish holding up?
A beautiful vacuum cleaner with a rich history behind it! I would get another Miele someday, wonderful job!
Thanks for watching!
@@PerformanceReviews you are welcome!
Wanted the brilliant... Beautiful color! Also thought the auto suction setting would have been useful. Glad to hear you say it's pointless, so now I don't miss it. I ended up with the red version with the extended warranty and all the tools you showed there. Very happy with it. Love your informative videos! They helped me figure out which vacuum to buy. Thank you!
great video as always. Miele awesome machine for sure. Just picked up the Marin Complete over the D4 and couldn't be happier.
I just ordered a brilliant from Amazon to replace an electrolux that my mom bought in about 1962. I'm excited and waiting for delivery tuesday.
Wow.
My Red Velvet is starting to act it’s age…… but it has been good to me for over 15 years. I have been thinking about going to the Brilliance. The RV still picks up good on bare floor and low pile, but the small plastic parts are starting to break on the telescoping wand. It’s a excellent vacuum with a shedding cat in the house.
We’ve owned a Miele Marin for about 7 years. Unquestionably the best vac we’ve ever owned. A few repair issues along the way, but- we could always get parts. Not the case with other brands
Would love to pick up a nice used UniQ or Brilliant sometime.
Suggestion. Can you do a video on how to repair a hose where power is intermittent?
Love the vids. Keep it up.
What repair issues have you had?
Great looking machine! Love the color and performance.
I was debating between this and the C3 Marin and ultimately went with the Marin because of the lack of digital handle which I find to be simply unnecessary, also the XL Parquet which might make it harder to get between furniture and is apparently a little less efficient due to its larger size. Great job, I’ve watched a few of your videos and found them very helpful, thanks.
I bought my brilliance back in 2020. Absolutely love it.😊
Seems identical to their earlier Uni-Q save for Uni's velvet lining in tool caddy area. Nice vacuum in any case. FYI I did change my Uni castors wheels to their dynamic castors that ride smoother (odd those aren't on the top end vac). Interesting wrt the auto setting: Miele mentioned elsewhere that auto was supposed to increase airflow over bare floors .vs. carpets so if you are using SEB236 it'll increase air flow when you move from carpet to tile (have verified this)....granted, SEB236's not best tool for bare floors !
Mentioned in the video
@@PerformanceReviews Does it work with 240v socket or is it only 120v socket.
Such a lovely vac. It's a shame they don't sell Mieles with remote control on the hose here in Europe.
I wish they had brilliant in europe
My dad is going to ship to me generation 2000 G limited edition Kirby vacuum with accessories. He is also sending me a Miele white star NR7271255 with accessories . I will add these to my small collection. I never heard of a white star . Thanks again for a wonderful video review! My dad lives 1,450 miles away from me.
I think the Sebo Felix is more appropriate for my needs (also includes the good parquet brush by default), but I've been enjoying looking at the D4 and Miele C3 reviews. Very nice vacuums from both, but I am leaning heavily toward the more practical and easier for a non technician to maintain D4 or Felix. Less cost up front (at least compared to some C3 models) and down the road, though the extra features of the higher end C3s like this one are really neat.
Can you please do a detailed comparison test between Miele C3 Brilliant & Sebo D4 Premier?
After watching all your & others video, I recently bought Sebo D4 with Premium Parquet Brush: 7200GS.
Even though the filter difference is marginal, I would love if Sebo could offer a HEPA filter. That’s the only thing I feel the Sebo lacks.
The D4 is on the next level from the Miele C3. I do have a video comparing the E3 and C3
Both cost less so they do compete though the D4 weighs quite a bit more than the C1 or E3.
I was also hoping for a detailed comparison between the SEBO D4 and the Miele C3 Brilliant. Is there a reason it is difficult to find comparisons between the two? Do they not quite match up as the premium option?
My aunt is thinking about buying one of these. Her Hoover WindTunnel Anniversary Edition keeps on breaking down and she’s tired of constantly fixing it
My favorite Miele canister
Interesting about the power settings! I’ve always had it on auto for normal cleaning. Will definitely be bumping it up!
Glad to here!
I have the Miele c3 Marin and I Absolutely love it, I’ve had it for 7 years and it’s working amazing. Although I wish I could get this new Miele brilliant I recently just replaced the hose and the powerhead, I’ve owned every premium vacuum like Sebo, Riccar, the bank vault, rainbow, Kirby, Oreck and I’ve also tried all the shitty ones that target sells and the Miele JUST DOSE THE JOB. Its quiet, powerful, lightweight and so convenient to use. I always recommend it and always will. Thanks for an amazing video. Are you thinking about getting to try the bagless Miele although I know you hate bagless
You said you owned a Kirby. This is where I am at right now. I have owned several Kirby's over the last 30 years and am looking at switching to Miele Brilliant Vac. Would love to hear your thoughts since you have owned the Kirby. I like my Kirby's, but find them very heavy and thinking the canister may be easier. Thank you
@@lifeslittleluxury3541 hi yes. Kirby vacuums do a really good job at making you feel like they do a good job. If you don’t know what that means is basically that when you adjust it to the right hight it growls and it feels like it has incredible carpet cleaning but in reality it dosnt. It has very weak suction which why I own it, it sometimes wouldn’t be able to pic up little bits of cereal. The Miele is so much nicer because it’s so much more felexible in the fact that you can vacuum carpets and then just quickly switch to the floor attachment in less then 3 seconds. It has incredible airflow and it just overall dose a very nice job. The real question is how much money are you willing to put on a vacuum that will last you like 20 years, what flooring do you have, what’s the sq ft of the house, and do you have animals.
@@walter7994 Not completely accurate. Our home is just under 6000sqft with miles of carpet, porcelain tile and hardwood. We have this same Miele vacuum, a Miele U1 upright, a OVO central vac (700 air watts), and a Kirby Avalir 2. I purchased a dirt meter for the Kirby to see what the other vacs are leaving behind on carpet. It's my understanding that when using a dirt meter on the Kirby the vacuum is only operating at 15% efficiency compared to when using the bag. For deep cleaning of thick high pile carpeting, nothing I have cleans better than the Kirby end of story! The other vacuums do not have the massive airflow nor the carpet agitation compared to the Kirby. The central vac is great for fast vacuuming of the carpet and to get under furniture, but not for deep cleaning. The Miele would be my last pick for high pile carpet. They all have strengths and weaknesses but I would never be without my Kirby for high pile carpet. Nor would I part with the Miele's or OVO for most other tasks. It just comes down to the task at hand.
I like that they randomly put lights on the canister itself
If you were there at the S8 product launch it wouldn't seem so random. But here we are almost a decade later and it definitely seems random.
I have the older version of this (Capricorn). What a fantastic machine. Bags rule!!, did you ever own a bagless Dyson in particular, the machine gets so filthy you have to break down machine with special bits that not every cleaner has periodically; yuk and time consuming . This machine is the best I have used period
Have you seen the rest of the channel?
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No sir
Did you see Oreck just released a brand new expensive model that looks identical to the old magnesium they call it the Discover. I wonder whats different between this and the old magnesium.
It looks nice and all but I think I rather have something more simplistic and utilitarian like a Sebo D4.
I can see though how it would appeal to the posh people.
There are less decorated models like the Kona and the Marin that have the same type of equipment without all of the jewelry like the lights on the canister’s base and remote control on the handle.
The Sebo’s motor is made to last twice as long and many parts can be changed at home like the plug and wire on the hose that goes to the powerhead and of course the powerhead with the easily removable brush roll. That’s because Sebo is a commercial vacuum manufacturer and many businesses do as much of their own work on their equipment as possible so they don’t have to sent their equipment out for repairs.
However Miele canisters are lighter in weight and are easier to operate ergonomically. They are a little quieter and the motors run a little cooler and heat your rooms up less.
@@LlyleHunter I already knew all of this but thanks.
One of the best vacuums ,,,PERIOD!!!
For me, the C3 Brilliant is the most beautiful of all Miele's BUT... I would be worried about that gorgeous matte Porsche paint on the body. Sure, it's durable but it can't be as durable as the glossy finishes. It would be great if the body could be replaced when it gets too beaten up. Though I take care of my vacuum cleaners, not everyone in my household does.
That is definitely a concern. However the way this is painted it's bonded to the plastic and is held up much better than previous models that were "Plasti dip" painted. The other colors are done during the molding process you can always get a red home care with the same specs if you're really worried about that.
@@PerformanceReviews I have a white Miele S528, made in 2002. After all these years the white molded plastic looks amazing. Hasn't yellowed either. White isn't my favorite color but I read, way back when, that Miele's molded black plastic shows scratches easily so I chose white. Still, the Bronze/Pearl finish on the C3 Brilliant is sexier than sin.
I have the c3 marin and c3 pet. Only issue is the 236 power head i have had to replace 2. I just bought the c1 for the kitchen. I like this more for hard surface since it is light weight
I always wanted the Brilliant!
It's amazing to me that Miele puts so little information on their website. Nowhere do they mention the velvet bumper on this one. When you use their compare tool on the website they don't show all the differences between the C3's. I might have bought a more expensive one had I known all the reasons why it was more expensive. I did buy mine from a local vacuum shop, but I walked in knowing what exact version I wanted, apparently without all the information.
I bought my c3 brilliant from my local dealer two years ago. I haven't had a problem yet, I clean the hair off the brush roll regularly which isn't much anyway. I change the bag when full and replace the hepa filter when needed. When should I bring it in for a tune up and belt change? Thanks
4 years on the SEB236
Definitely a nice vacuum cleaner. However, for the money, I would go with the Marin. Same great performance and overall design. It's just slightly less flashy.
The Homecare C3 is by far the best value and has the longer warranty.
@@PerformanceReviews Good to know!
Hi
I am a housekeeper & just bought this for my biz…Always preferred Miele’s upright but oh well. Why is my reset button lit up on head and power cuts out on return pass? I’ve tried to reset, different height adjustments, win’t turn off. BRAND NEW. Any thoughts? thank you!!!❤
Bring it to your local dealer. Though I'd highly recommend you stick with a commercial vacuum.
@@PerformanceReviews Thank you, will do.👍🏽 I know I should go commercial but the functionality & quality of Miele is great & makes the clients feel special.
I have the red version of the 3C and my powerhead is cutting out and brush roll stopping and light turning off when I pull it back as well; I think that's what you mean when you say return pass. Mine is only 11 months old. What was the fix on yours?
Can you make a video to take out the auto shutoff switch on the rear parking entirely?
No. It's integrated into the PCB on this model.
I love mine. It’s the model just below this one.
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Question: is 50" working vacuum a LOT more than 42... like significant? Or is it only a tad more...
Tad more
Just ordered a Brilliant to replace a 10 year old Sebo canister
What's wrong with the SEBO? Usually those machines last a lot longer than that
@@PerformanceReviews It still works fine. Need to replace worn power head. Figured it was time to get a new one. Will just give the Sebo to my kid
50 inches of water column at 5,200 feet elevation? How much at sea level ??
I think you're conflating working vacuum with sealed vacuum. It's sealed vacuum is much higher.
@@PerformanceReviews Whatever it is, what is the rated suction of those Miele canisters? Some use a suction gauge that converts it into inches of water. Vacs must have some sort of "basic" measurement for their suction power I would think.
I really wanted to buy this miele vacuum cleaner but when I heard that the dog isn't included yeah I'm not interested LOL
🐕
Hi Alex,
Is your dog a Finnish Spitz?
No he is a "Chowski" It's an unofficial breed of Chow-chow Husky mix.
He’s a beautiful beast.
What store Can u Buy like those Miele canisters?
You tell me person named "Miele" ?
Too bad that here in Korea the brilliant version is not sold
Am I tripping or does the machine have white LED's on it 😂😂
It had white LED parking lights.
The best Miele, in the worst color.
You can get it in red as well