- Sales Rank: #6177 in Home
- Color: Grey
- Brand: Miele
- Model: S2121
- Released on: 2010-10-01
- Dimensions: 14.57" h x
23.23" w x
17.24" l,
14.50 pounds
Features
- Exceptionally lightweight
- Air Clean filter
- Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle on VarioClip
- 29.5-feet cleaning radius
- Two floor tools included: Turbo Comfort turbobrush, ideal for low to medium pile carpeting, area rugs and all smooth flooring; and a Parquet floor tool for the gentle cleaning of smooth surfaces
- Exceptionally lightweight
- Air Clean filter
- Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle on VarioClip
- 29.5-feet cleaning radius
- Two floor tools included: Turbo Comfort turbobrush, ideal for low to medium pile carpeting, area rugs and all smooth flooring; and a Parquet floor tool for the gentle cleaning of smooth surfaces
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
134 of 143 people found the following review helpful.
By PhotoBuff
>> 8/19/2010 <
180 of 197 people found the following review helpful.
By hyperbolium
Miele is a family-owned German manufacturer of home appliances. The company's philosophy of continuous improvement ("Immer Besser") has made them a favorite throughout the world. Their products don't have bargain prices, but provide value in high quality design and manufacturing that results in superior performance and durability. Miele was founded in 1899 and began producing vacuum cleaners in 1927; their vacuums have become favorites of professionals worldwide, including many top-end hotel staffs.The Miele S2 line of canister vacuums is new for 2009, offering the quality and many of Miele's standard features at a lower price. There are four S2 models, all sharing the same 1200-watt base vacuum. The canister has six power settings and a standard air filter that catches 94% of particles down to 0.3 microns. The Olympus model is the lowest priced of the S2 line, and features a floor/carpet combo head (SBD350-3), non-electric hose and a telescoping wand. The Capri model substitutes the air-powered Turbobrush (STB205-3) for the floor/carpet combo head, and adds the Parquet Floor Brush (SBB-3). The Delphi model substitutes a power head (SEB217-3), electric hose (SES116) and electric telescoping wand (SET220) for the non-powered components of the Olympus. The Titan model retains the power components of the Delphi and adds the parquet floor brush (SBB-3) and active HEPA filter.Note that all S2 models can support the power hose and brush, but only the Delphi and Titan include it as part of the package. Similarly, all S2 models support the active HEPA filter, but only the Titan includes it in its package. If you don't currently need a power head you can buy the Olympus or Capri and add the power components later; you'll pay more in the end, but you won't have to buy power components now that you may not need for a few years. The non-electric combo head works well on smooth flooring, is usable on short-pile carpet, and is difficult to use on deeper-pile carpet.Like all Miele vacuum cleaners, the S2 is well designed and manufactured in Germany. The vacuum has a range of 29.5 feet from the end of the self-retracting power cord to the tip of the brush. The unit is light (under 10 lbs), nicely balanced and moves easily in any direction on its casters. The top-exhaust design allows you to vacuum easily with the canister standing up, such as on steps. The motor is surprisingly quiet, particularly at the lower power levels. The six power levels allow you to switch from floors and carpets to shelves and tabletops without accidentally grabbing objects or papers instead of dirt or dust.The S2 cleans very well and is a pleasure to use. The base has notches in which the hose can be parked, one for when the base is on its wheels, one for when the base is standing. This is a great touch, useful for temporarily standing the hose while you move a piece of furniture, and helpful for storing the vacuum in a closet without breaking down the hose and wand. Perhaps the only weakness of the S2 is the "varioclip" for tool storage, which rides somewhat uncomfortably on the hose rather than more naturally on the base. Changing the filter and bag are each a snap, and an indicator tells you when the bag is full.Finally, what compromises does the S2 line make from the more expensive S4 and S5 lines? The most obvious changes are to external components: a few parts, such as the bumper strip that surrounds the canister, are made from hard plastic rather than softer rubber. The operating radius is a few feet shorter (due to a shorter power cord), and the accessory brushes use some lower-cost materials (nylon versus natural bristle brush, plastic instead of metal). Inside, the S2 canister uses Miele's "CleanAir System" construction, while the S4 and S5 canister use its "Sealed System." Miele doesn't offer a detailed comparison of the two, but one might assume the latter system provides an extra measure of dust capture that may be more appropriate for those with allergic sensitivities.The changes made to lower the price of the S2 line will make small differences in daily use, but shouldn't compromise the vacuum's core ability to clean. Those who are especially sensitive to dust should consider the HEPA-equipped Titan model, or stepping up to the S4 or S5; those with less stringent needs will find the S2 a terrific entry point to the Miele line of high quality vacuums. If budget is no issue, look at the S5 line, but if value-per-dollar is a major consideration, the S2 line will bring you Miele's engineering and manufacturing prowess at a more affordable price. [©2009-2010 hyperbolium dot com]
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
By Donna F.
I owned a pink Dyson (breast cancer, don't make fun I've heard it) and it was the best thing I'd found for my carpet with three dogs and a Siamese kitty. Then we yanked every bit of carpeting out of our three story house and put down hardwood floors. Not so great with the heavy Dyson that you have to haul awkwardly all over and then try to vacuum with a short handle. Something I had forgotten is that I'm allergic to house dust so every time I broom-swept the entire house - let's say every day, when I swept the entire house - I'd get a runny nose, streamy eyes and a sore throat. That got sooooo very tiresome! Not to mention the fact that the floors just always looked dusty no matter what. It settled as soon as I mopped.So I checked out Dyson canisters - well everything canister - and studied this Miele for about two months. I loved the reviews and the attachments are exactly what I need since I have a couple of area rugs in my bedroom where the animals are sternly warned against lounging on every time I catch them there. It's very effective.This Miele was so light I nearly threw it across the room when I pulled it out of the box. It is simple and very efficient, love the retractable cord that doesn't feel as though it's going to quit on me in a month. And quiet! I am bowled over at how the cat looks at it as though it's an annoying obstacle rather than tearing out of the room when I start it up.The bags are lasting me forever; I've found that since the vacuum is so thorough and powerful I don't have to vacuum every day other than the main floor. I was sure the first day would fill what seems a fairly small bag up but not so, it's going on a month now.So last week we hauled the pink Dyson off to the newlywed kids in Oklahoma and they were more than thrilled to have it. Everybody wins!
Miele S2121 Capri Canister Vacuum Cleaner
In Stock! Check Price Now !17.24" l,
14.50 pounds
Features
- Exceptionally lightweight
- Air Clean filter
- Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle on VarioClip
- 29.5-feet cleaning radius
- Two floor tools included: Turbo Comfort turbobrush, ideal for low to medium pile carpeting, area rugs and all smooth flooring; and a Parquet floor tool for the gentle cleaning of smooth surfaces
- Exceptionally lightweight
- Air Clean filter
- Dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle on VarioClip
- 29.5-feet cleaning radius
- Two floor tools included: Turbo Comfort turbobrush, ideal for low to medium pile carpeting, area rugs and all smooth flooring; and a Parquet floor tool for the gentle cleaning of smooth surfaces
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
134 of 143 people found the following review helpful.
By PhotoBuff
>> 8/19/2010 <
180 of 197 people found the following review helpful.
By hyperbolium
Miele is a family-owned German manufacturer of home appliances. The company's philosophy of continuous improvement ("Immer Besser") has made them a favorite throughout the world. Their products don't have bargain prices, but provide value in high quality design and manufacturing that results in superior performance and durability. Miele was founded in 1899 and began producing vacuum cleaners in 1927; their vacuums have become favorites of professionals worldwide, including many top-end hotel staffs.The Miele S2 line of canister vacuums is new for 2009, offering the quality and many of Miele's standard features at a lower price. There are four S2 models, all sharing the same 1200-watt base vacuum. The canister has six power settings and a standard air filter that catches 94% of particles down to 0.3 microns. The Olympus model is the lowest priced of the S2 line, and features a floor/carpet combo head (SBD350-3), non-electric hose and a telescoping wand. The Capri model substitutes the air-powered Turbobrush (STB205-3) for the floor/carpet combo head, and adds the Parquet Floor Brush (SBB-3). The Delphi model substitutes a power head (SEB217-3), electric hose (SES116) and electric telescoping wand (SET220) for the non-powered components of the Olympus. The Titan model retains the power components of the Delphi and adds the parquet floor brush (SBB-3) and active HEPA filter.Note that all S2 models can support the power hose and brush, but only the Delphi and Titan include it as part of the package. Similarly, all S2 models support the active HEPA filter, but only the Titan includes it in its package. If you don't currently need a power head you can buy the Olympus or Capri and add the power components later; you'll pay more in the end, but you won't have to buy power components now that you may not need for a few years. The non-electric combo head works well on smooth flooring, is usable on short-pile carpet, and is difficult to use on deeper-pile carpet.Like all Miele vacuum cleaners, the S2 is well designed and manufactured in Germany. The vacuum has a range of 29.5 feet from the end of the self-retracting power cord to the tip of the brush. The unit is light (under 10 lbs), nicely balanced and moves easily in any direction on its casters. The top-exhaust design allows you to vacuum easily with the canister standing up, such as on steps. The motor is surprisingly quiet, particularly at the lower power levels. The six power levels allow you to switch from floors and carpets to shelves and tabletops without accidentally grabbing objects or papers instead of dirt or dust.The S2 cleans very well and is a pleasure to use. The base has notches in which the hose can be parked, one for when the base is on its wheels, one for when the base is standing. This is a great touch, useful for temporarily standing the hose while you move a piece of furniture, and helpful for storing the vacuum in a closet without breaking down the hose and wand. Perhaps the only weakness of the S2 is the "varioclip" for tool storage, which rides somewhat uncomfortably on the hose rather than more naturally on the base. Changing the filter and bag are each a snap, and an indicator tells you when the bag is full.Finally, what compromises does the S2 line make from the more expensive S4 and S5 lines? The most obvious changes are to external components: a few parts, such as the bumper strip that surrounds the canister, are made from hard plastic rather than softer rubber. The operating radius is a few feet shorter (due to a shorter power cord), and the accessory brushes use some lower-cost materials (nylon versus natural bristle brush, plastic instead of metal). Inside, the S2 canister uses Miele's "CleanAir System" construction, while the S4 and S5 canister use its "Sealed System." Miele doesn't offer a detailed comparison of the two, but one might assume the latter system provides an extra measure of dust capture that may be more appropriate for those with allergic sensitivities.The changes made to lower the price of the S2 line will make small differences in daily use, but shouldn't compromise the vacuum's core ability to clean. Those who are especially sensitive to dust should consider the HEPA-equipped Titan model, or stepping up to the S4 or S5; those with less stringent needs will find the S2 a terrific entry point to the Miele line of high quality vacuums. If budget is no issue, look at the S5 line, but if value-per-dollar is a major consideration, the S2 line will bring you Miele's engineering and manufacturing prowess at a more affordable price. [©2009-2010 hyperbolium dot com]
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
By Donna F.
I owned a pink Dyson (breast cancer, don't make fun I've heard it) and it was the best thing I'd found for my carpet with three dogs and a Siamese kitty. Then we yanked every bit of carpeting out of our three story house and put down hardwood floors. Not so great with the heavy Dyson that you have to haul awkwardly all over and then try to vacuum with a short handle. Something I had forgotten is that I'm allergic to house dust so every time I broom-swept the entire house - let's say every day, when I swept the entire house - I'd get a runny nose, streamy eyes and a sore throat. That got sooooo very tiresome! Not to mention the fact that the floors just always looked dusty no matter what. It settled as soon as I mopped.So I checked out Dyson canisters - well everything canister - and studied this Miele for about two months. I loved the reviews and the attachments are exactly what I need since I have a couple of area rugs in my bedroom where the animals are sternly warned against lounging on every time I catch them there. It's very effective.This Miele was so light I nearly threw it across the room when I pulled it out of the box. It is simple and very efficient, love the retractable cord that doesn't feel as though it's going to quit on me in a month. And quiet! I am bowled over at how the cat looks at it as though it's an annoying obstacle rather than tearing out of the room when I start it up.The bags are lasting me forever; I've found that since the vacuum is so thorough and powerful I don't have to vacuum every day other than the main floor. I was sure the first day would fill what seems a fairly small bag up but not so, it's going on a month now.So last week we hauled the pink Dyson off to the newlywed kids in Oklahoma and they were more than thrilled to have it. Everybody wins!
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