I was looking for a new vacuum cleaner. My old Miele, which I bought back in the late 1990s, is completely worn out. It could still suck up dirt, but that required too many passes. Since my old Miele lasted about 30 years I would obviously look at a different Miele. However, I have done my due diligence on my purchases. I looked at the competition and read a lot of reviews but in the end I had to settle for the Miele C3 Brilliant and I'm glad I did! Cons: Expensive. Competitors cost a little less money, such as Dyson. The bag volume is small compared to the bagless standing model, which means that in the long run I will spend a little more money on cleaning with a Miele than with a bagless vacuum cleaner (only compare bag with bag). less) Advantages: The Miele C3 Brilliant is built to last! The quality of the vacuum has improved compared to the model in the line I bought in the late 90's which shows how serious the company is about making a great product. The suction power exceeds my expectations. I picked up some of the dirt left by my old Miele. The HEPA filter works very well! I love that the air coming out of the exhaust is filtered, after vacuuming there is no more dust in the air, that's really good! The LED lighting is bright, giving you a good view under beds and tables. The vacuum heads supplied with the C3 Brilliant Complete are of premium construction. The SEB-236 Powerhead in particular really works on my carpet, giving it a fresh, rested look, especially in high-traffic areas (a much-needed feature since I'm renting an apartment). In addition, I can get under the bed pretty well with the SEB-236. SBD 285-3 does an excellent job on my vinyl floor, getting into places a broom cannot clean. It also works well on carpets and gets under cabinets and drawers where the SEB-236 sits too high. All vacuum tools are of excellent quality and there really is nothing to complain about. They do their job and that's all I ask. The guarantee on the Brilliant model is exceptional, and that alone makes the purchase price more attractive. Buying the Performance Pack was a steal. I have enough vacuum bags for at least a year. The various floor nozzles in the package are urgently needed. All in all, I would buy the Miele C3 Brilliant again at any time. Delivered quickly, well packaged, assembly of the vacuum cleaner was not difficult. So far I am not disappointed at all with this product.