Miele Complete C3 Marin Vs. Brilliant | Canister Vacuums (Differences & Comparison)

Miele Marin Vs. Miele Brilliant Canister Vacuum (Differences): The Miele C3 Marin and Brilliant models are German engineered high end canister vacuums built to last. Both 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 Marin and Brilliant also have an AirClean Sealed systems with HEPA filter to output cleaner air. Both use GN bags with 9 stages of filtration. Both Models have the excellent SEB236 Powerbrush Floor tool with LED lights, and an AUTO mode to adjust over carpets and hard floors automatically. Both have premium footswitch pedals (the Brilliant adds handle controls).

The main differences between the Miele Marin and Miele Brilliant canisters are: All of the differences are in favor of the Brilliant. The Brilliant is Miele’s top-of-the-line canister. It adds Velvet bumpers to protect your furniture, has an underbody lighting system, helping to park your vacuum in dark closets, has a longer warranty (10 yrs. vs 7 yrs.), and is the only Miele C3 canister with illuminated full controls in the handle. Cosmetically the Brilliant is Gold in color and the Marin is Blue. Another feature in the Brilliant is a spotlight mounted in the handle, which can illuminate the floor no matter what floor tool you are using. See the comparison chart below for key features.

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Miele C3 Marin Vs. the Miele C3 Brilliant

* Bagged Upright * 4.8 Stars Rating * Stainless Steel Wand * Motorized Powerhead * 1200 Watt Motor * SEB236 Powerbrush * 7 Year Motor Warranty * Active HEPA Filter * Sealed Air System * Brushroll Controls * Six Power Settings * LED Headlights * Intelligent “Auto” * – – – * – – – * – – – * – – – * Parquet Soft Brush * 4.76 Quart Dust Bags * Quiet Operation * 23 foot cord * 36 foot total reach * Auto Cord Rewind * 12 lbs. Miele Marin

* Bagged Upright * 4.9 Stars Rating * Stainless Steel Wand * Motorized Powerhead * 1200 Watt Motor * SEB236 Powerbrush * 10 Year Motor Warranty * Active HEPA Filter * Sealed Air System * Brushroll Controls * Six Power Settings * LED Headlights * Intelligent “Auto” * Illuminated Parking * 3D Velvet Bumper * LED handle Spotlight * Handle Controls * Parquet Soft Brush * 4.76 Quart Dust Bags * Quiet Operation * 23 foot cord * 36 foot total reach * Auto Cord Rewind * 12 lbs. Miele Brilliant

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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 20 years. Miele will far outlast cheaper vacuums.

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Bottom Line: Miele Marin Vs. Brilliant – Both the Miele Marin and Brilliant are highly capable high end premium vacuums, manufactured with the highest quality components, which is why these models are pricey. Both have the same floor tools, led lights.

The main difference is the additional features of the Brilliant. The Brilliant is a luxury canister, with a velvet bumper system to protect furniture even better than the Marin model. The Brilliant also has an underbody lighting system, that assists with easy storage, closets or other dark areas. The Brilliant has a longer 10 year motor/casing warranty, and has an additional spotlight LED light in the handle (illuminates even when using parquet floor brush). The brilliant is also the only Miele canister with illuminated controls right in the handle. While the Brilliant is the top of the line Miele canister with many luxury features, the Marin may offer a better value.

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