I had the original Miele nozzle and it didn't pick up the crumbs well, just scattered them. I took a friend's advice and switched to this bristle head. Much better! I still have to lift it up a bit occasionally to accommodate larger parts, but overall it does a much more thorough job. The suction power isn't as strong as the original head, but that's understandable considering it's covered in bristles and doesn't rest on the ground. Overall very happy with the price!