Miele Complete C3 Kona Vs. Cat and Dog | Canister Vacuums (Differences & Comparison) 2023

Miele Kona Vs. Miele Cat and Dog Canister Vacuum (Differences): The Miele C3 Kona and Cat & Dog models are both German engineered high end canister vacuums built to last, made with quality parts. Both canisters are bagged vacuums, that come with motorized brushrolls, and a parquet hard floor brush. Both vacuums run quieter than competitor vacuums, as they are sound insulated.

The Kona and Cat & Dog have an AirClean Sealed system with HEPA filration to output cleaner air. Both use GN bags with 9 stages of filtration. Both have premium footswitch pedals to adjust suction and turn the vacuum ON and OFF. Both models use the motorized SEB228 14-inch Powered Floor Brush, which is great for low to high carpets, plush carpets, and soft carpets.

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The main differences between the Miele Kona and Miele Cat & Dog canisters are: The Miele Cat & Dog uses an AirClean Filter with activated charcoal to keep pet odors contained in the vacuum. The Kona uses a standard active HEPA filter. The Miele Cat & Dog pet centered vacuum comes with a Handheld Pet Turbobrush for cleaning pet hair, dust, and dirt from smaller areas like stairs, upholstery, and car seats and mats. Cosmetically the Kona is Black in color and the Cat and Dog is White. See the comparison chart below for key features.

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What makes Miele Unique- Main Differences: Miele vacuums have many high end features that many other vacuums don’t have, including Dyson. Multiple Suction Power Settings: This allows you to vacuum delicate areas with reduced suction. Quieter Vacuums: Miele vacuums are relatively quiet compared to other vacuums, and can be quieter when you turn down the power.

Miele uses stainless steel instead of cheaper materials like plastic or aluminum for its wands. Miele also uses rubber wheels, which will not mar or scratch hardwood floors. Many of the canisters come with a Parquet hardwood floor brush. Miele uses a sealed system and hygienically sealed multi-layer bags, so no dust goes in the air when vacuuming or when emptying the bag into the trash. Great for those with allergies. Miele tests its vacuums to last for 20 years. Miele will far outlast cheaper vacuums. The Miele Complete C3 line are full sized canisters, with sealed Airclean systems and excellent air filtration.

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Bottom Line: Miele Kona Vs. Cat and Dog – Both the C3 Miele Kona and Cat & Dog are highly rated and capable canister vacuums, manufactured with the highest quality components, which is why these models are pricey. The main difference between the vacuums are the Cat & Dog is more pet centered. The Cat & Dog comes with an activated charcoal filter to contain pet odors, and comes with a motorized pet tool. These are not included on the Kona. If you have pets, the Cat & Dog is the best choice.

Both vacuums are come with the same floor tools for carpets (SEB228) and the (Parquet Twister ) for hard floors. The Kona is about $100 less than the Cat & Dog.

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