Usually, I go over many reviews of a product before purchasing it, and I like to make sure that the decision I’ll make will be an educated one. Since users have complained and don’t hesitate in speaking up their mind, you have to compare sources and read several articles just to get your facts straight. With Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner, there was a need to do a lot of research as I could hardly find any criticism.

Looks can be Deceiving

When the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner arrived, I was a bit surprised by its small proportions, and it’s unusual light weight. I knew I will get a machine that will be easy to carry around and that was my intention, since I have a lot of stairs to escalate, but this seemed too much. I’ve had second thoughts, so even if the carpets were not particularly dusty I decided to give it a try. It took me less than three minutes to install it, and I found with satisfaction that this is indeed a plug and play vacuum cleaner.

Despite its petite size, the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner is potent, and the 1200 Watt motor packs quite a punch. Since this was more of a test drive, I didn’t consider necessary to use it at full potential and switched to an inferior gear which proved satisfactory. The suction power was above my expectations and definitely above what the first impression portrays, and it only gets better as you increase the power from 200 to 1200 Watts.

Leave it to the Germans

With this concern out of the way, I took a short break and turned the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner off, to conduct an inspection of the case itself. Its light weight was made possible by using only plastic, but since this product is made in Germany, they made sure that it will last for at least 20 years. This might seem like an exaggeration to boost sales, so I took my time and analyzed each important piece individually, trying to predict the lifespan.

The body is made from ABS plastic, which is really a special breed of plastic, improved and strengthened so that it is highly resistance to scratching and chipping. It’s most unlikely that the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner will suffer a lot of abuse, but users won’t handle it with gloves either. Manufacturers took no chance and went to extra lengths to reinforce it, without hurting the aesthetics, so the end result is a sleek looking case that is very durable.

Ideal for Big Houses

What I found particularly appealing about Miele Olympus S2120 Vacuum Cleaner is that it seemed tailored made for my house. It is exactly the opposite of what I expected for such a tiny machine, but after half a year of intense use, I can’t find a single flaw in terms of mobility and efficiency. I am not the only one to vacuum in the house now, and I credit this vacuum cleaner with the merit, since it was an instant hit with my wife. She was so impressed with its appearance that she couldn’t resist giving it a try the very next day after we got it.

Weighing only 9.5 pounds it can be easily lifted and carried around in your hand, and stairs won’t cause you the slightest inconvenience. The handle is large enough to make it easy to hold and provides excellent grip, so that when you have to go from one room to another, this mean of transportation will be preferred to dragging it around. It’s funny really, because my former vacuum cleaner was much heavier and didn’t feature the rubber-coated wheels the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner has, so I had to lift it all the time.

A big house usually has a lot of carpets, and if you are like myself a fan of oriental rugs, you will need a powerful machine to clean them up. This vacuum cleaner combines mobility with suction power and I can go from one room to another quickly and confident that what I leave behind is a shiny carpet. Those who have one big living room will appreciate the fact that the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner can operate within a radius of almost 30 feet, which makes in unnecessary to plug it in various sockets, just to have everything in reach.

A Big Burden

While the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner is small and light, the dust bags are very large and allow you to clean many rooms before they need to be replaced. I love the fact that this vacuum cleaner is fitted with an electronic device that tells you when the dust bag is almost full and needs to be changed. Still, after several sessions of vacuuming, I grew weary that there might be something wrong with the change indicator, and it is not displaying accurate data.

I had no plausible reason to believe that, since there was no loss of suction and the indicator stated that there is still plenty of room inside the dust bag. Knowing that when vacuumed, dirt and hair sometimes have difficulties to find their way to the end of the bag, I decided to sacrifice the bag and see with my own eyes. These bags are of course tightly sealed so even if you take them out inside the room, there is no chance for dust to find its way back into the atmosphere.

Since I planned on opening the bag to see if it was full, I took it outside and performed the dissection there. I am not ashamed to admit when I am wrong and on this case, I was way off, since there was roughly half a bag still empty. The bottom line is that the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner can carry quite a burden despite the modest proportions of the canister.

Filtering Dust and Noise

To be perfectly honest with you, I’ve replaced my former vacuum cleaner not because it was too heavy or ineffective (though it was, compared with the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner), but because it was too loud. The noise it created when vacuuming could awake the dead and my wife complained about it constantly, even if she was in a different room. I had to put the phone on a loud speaker and turn the vibrations on, just to have a chance at hearing it ring.

This latest addition to my collection of home appliances is quite as a mouse, compared to my noisy ex-vacuum, but reading the facts I understand that it is quieter than most of the competition as well. Old habits die hard and as I’ve turned my phone on the loudest volume, the wife was quick to point out that I’ve become deaf, since I can’t hear my phone on reasonable volume. Even at the highest settings, the vacuum cleaner will not wake anyone up, so you can rest assured that there will be no inappropriate hours for vacuuming anymore.

While silence insulation works like a charm, air filtration is just as effective, with the clean-air system construction keeping all the dust inside the canister. You won’t have a fraction of it released back into the room, and even the tiniest particles are trapped inside, due to the Super Air Clean filter. There is no need to keep all the windows wide open, just to prevent inhaling a lot of dust, although by instinct, I always open a window when cleaning the room, manually or using an instrument such as the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner.

Pros:

If you are even remotely interested in design, you will fall in love with this Miele Vacuum Cleaner the first time you see it, and you will feel an urge to use it.

Low energy consumption and adjustable power, makes it possible to use anything between 200 to 1200 Watts, to clean mildly dirty carpets or resilient stains.

Light weight and ergonomic, this Vacuum Cleaner is easy to carry around even by a child and just as easy to deposit.

You also get the crevice tool, dust brush and an upholstery tool in the standard package, which makes it easy to clean any area in the house, with the minimal effort.

The dust bag is big enough to house a lot of dirt, and you will rarely have to replace it, not to mention that the change indicator will tell you when it is the right moment to do that.

Long-lasting and coming with a seven-year warranty, the Miele Vacuum Cleaner can last as much as 20 years with minimal maintenance.

At less than $300, this is one investment that you should make without having second thoughts.

Cons:

If you want to purchase a brush attachment for wood floors, you might end up paying pretty much for the Miele original brushes.

The cord is retractable, which is a good thing and of decent proportions, but you should make sure to check out if it meets your expectation, in case you have larger rooms.

Conclusion:

It took me just one vacuuming session to fall in love with the Miele Olympus S2120 Canister Vacuum Cleaner and after many months of use, I still have the same feelings for it. Being so light and effective, makes cleaning the house a breeze rather than a chore, and you get the feeling that you are using a high-tech device, not a regular vacuum cleaner.