If you’re in the market for a canister vacuum and want to invest in the best, you are probably considering the Bissell 1161 and Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction. Based on our rating, 1161 has the overall rating of 7 out of 10 versus 7.6 for Compact C1 Pure Suction. Difference between two canister vacuums is the cleaning system, which is cyclonic for the 1161 and AirClean for the Compact C1 Pure Suction. 1161 is bagless and Compact C1 Pure Suction is bagged.
Advantages Bissell 1161 over Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction
- Lower noise level, 62 dB vs 65 dB
- Upholstery cleaning
- 1161 has clean filter indicator
Advantages Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction over Bissell 1161
- Compact C1 Pure Suction has full bag indicator
- Upholstery tool included
- Better motor power, 12 Amps vs 7 Amps
Common features and specifications
- Suction power control
- Suited for hard floors
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 40.6 x 22.9 x 22.9/16.9 x 9.8 x 9.1 (H x W x D) cm/inches for the Compact C1 Pure Suction. The weight of the 1161 is 4.1/9.1 kg/lbs, and for the Compact C1 Pure Suction it is 6.7/14.8 kg/lbs.
Common
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Spesifications
Model number
Noise level, dB
Cleaning path width, cm/inches
Carry handle
Features
Cleaning method
Full bag indicator
Suction power control
Telescopic wand
Automatic cord rewind
Surfaces
Carpet
Hard floor
Stairs
Upholstery
Hardwood
Filtration
HEPA
Washable filter
Cleaning system
Clean filter indicator
Dirt collection
Bag type
Dirt cup capacity, liters
Brushes
Crevice tool
Dusting brush
Upholstery tool
Other brushes
Power
Motor power, Amps
Power source
Power cord length, m/feet
Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D), cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Canister vacuum cleaners CompareVacuumcleaner comparison rating
- 7Bissell 1161
- 7.6Miele Compact C1 Pure Suction
