Adrian La Porta (he/him)

The 32V battery on the Halo Capsule offers an impressive 60-minute maximum run time when used on the lowest setting.

The strong suction picks up top-level dirt with ease, but the bristles don’t agitate fibres enough to fully dig beneath the top layer.Stubborn and embedded dirt often manages to survive another day, unless you’re willing to do several passes..

The Shark does leave thick carpets and rugs fluffed up and refreshed, just not as thoroughly as we’d hoped for.Still, there’s a good balance of cleaning and movement, as the Shark is easy to push around when used on the right setting.. Hard Floors.Again, it’s a tale of two sides for hard floors..

The Shark is great for removing larger debris on hard surfaces.The strong suction sucks in dirt and clumps of hair with ease.

It’s also brilliant for pulling up dirt from between floorboards..

Unfortunately, the vacuum struggles more with fine dust – particularly on smooth surfaces.It’s right up there at the highest end of the spectrum, next to the Dyson V11..

This model sits in the middle of the Triflex range, with the HX1 being the entry-level version, and the Pro the next step up.If you want to downgrade to the standard HX1, you’ll be missing out on the motorised pet tool and the LED lights.

So is the Cat and Dog version worth the money?.For Miele’s first go at a cordless, this vacuum offers a strong performance.