Bissell 1161 vs Miele Classic C1 Olympus

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Bissell 1161
vs
Miele Classic C1 Olympus

The Bissell 1161 vs Miele Classic C1 Olympus comparison shows that these canister vacuums have some important differences and common features. Based on our rating, both canister vacuums have the same overall rating of 7. Difference between two canister vacuums is the cleaning system, which is cyclonic for the 1161 and AirClean for the Classic C1 Olympus. 1161 is bagless and Classic C1 Olympus is bagged.

Advantages Bissell 1161 over Miele Classic C1 Olympus

  • Lower noise level, 62 dB vs 77 dB
  • Better suited for hard floors
  • Upholstery cleaning
  • 1161 has clean filter indicator

Advantages Miele Classic C1 Olympus over Bissell 1161

  • Miele Classic C1 Olympus works better on hardwood floors
  • Upholstery tool included
  • Better motor power, 12 Amps vs 7 Amps

Common features and specifications

  • Suction power control

Dimensions

A noticeable difference between two models is the size, which is 25.4 x 33 x 20.3/10.7 x 13.2 x 8.7 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the 1161 and 45.7 x 17.8 x 27.9/18.2 x 8.7 x 11 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the Classic C1 Olympus. The weight of the 1161 is 4.1/9.1 kg/lbs, and for the Classic C1 Olympus it is 5.9/12.9 kg/lbs.

Canister vacuum cleaners comparison chart

Overall
Bissell 1161
7
Miele Classic C1 Olympus
7
7
6
8
6
6
7
6
10
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Common

Product

Bissell 1161
Miele Classic C1 Olympus

Model

1161
Classic C1 Olympus

Brand

Bissell
Miele

Reviews

1544
392

Spesifications

Model number

1161
41BAN030USA

Noise level, dB

62
77

Cleaning path width, cm/inches

27.9/11

Carry handle

Features

Cleaning method

dry
dry

Full bag indicator

Suction power control

Telescopic wand

Automatic cord rewind

Surfaces

Carpet

Hard floor

Stairs

Upholstery

Hardwood

Filtration

HEPA

Washable filter

Cleaning system

cyclonic
AirClean

Clean filter indicator

Dirt collection

Bag type

bagless
bagged

Dirt cup capacity, liters

1

Brushes

Crevice tool

Dusting brush

Upholstery tool

Other brushes

multi-surface floor brush
multi-surface floor brush

Power

Motor power, Amps

7
12

Power source

corded
corded

Power cord length, m/feet

4.9/16
9.4/30

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Dimensions (H x W x D), cm/inches

25.4 x 33 x 20.3/10.7 x 13.2 x 8.7
45.7 x 17.8 x 27.9/18.2 x 8.7 x 11

Weight, kg/lbs

4.1/9.1
5.9/12.9
Bissell 1161
Miele Classic C1 Olympus
Bissell 1161
Miele Classic C1 Olympus

Canister vacuum cleaners CompareVacuumcleaner comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7
  • 7
  • 7Bissell 1161
  • 7Miele Classic C1 Olympus

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