All of the Miele canister vacuums basically have the same canister (though some are smaller or larger, and some seal a little better). After years of testing, we’ve found that the biggest differences between lower- and higher-end models are whether they have an electric or air-powered cleaning head, whether they have a crush-proof hose, and how you control the cleaning settings. To help you pick the best model for your needs, we include a Miele canister vacuum cheat sheet in our guide, but they’re all good and here’s why: