They both should have hepa filters. Companies are smart and play on emotion and needs . Like Dyson. They sell different models like , the absolute and the animal . People will think they are different. In fact the only difference is the colour and or tools that it comes with . That’s it. So , both will have hepa filters on them More on reddit.com

With Dyson, the different models basically just refer to the included accessories. Think of them as packages, rather than models. The machine itself is always the same between the various models in that line (but could be different colors). The V15 and V15 Absolute are both the exact same machine. Only difference is the color, filter, and included accessories. The V15 Absolute has: Gold machine / gold wand / gold brush bar A blue HEPA filter based on EU standards - filters down to 0.1 microns Quick-clean wand 4 accessories The V15 has: Yellow machine / nickel wand / nickel brush bar A purple HEPA filter based on US standards - filters down to 0.3 microns. (Dyson doesn't advertise it as HEPA anymore since it's no longer considered HEPA in the EU.) 5 accessories The "First Generation" you seen is simply just referring to the original Absolute "package". It has the older fluffy head, but has a lot more accessories (9 accessories). The machine itself is the exact same as these...there are no different generations with the V15 machine. The first generation Absolute model/package can be found here, but is not on sale anymore: https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v15/detect/absolute-gold Also, the V15 line is no longer the latest model. That would be the new Gen5detect line. More on reddit.com

So stick Vacuums in any of the Dyson stick vacuums are meant for quick pickups. They don't have the power or capacity to be your only vacuum. The C3 is a full size canister designed to get your whole house clean. On top of that significantly more powerful than the Dyson. There's also filtration the C3 is one of the best filtering portable vacuums out there. The Dyson V10-v15 design has really loose tolerances on the HEPA therefore that filter will need to be changed very regularly. There's also the hole not having to go outside and empty your vacuum every time you use it. Bags are better. Then there's longevity the Miele C3 is made in Germany and designed to last a thousand working hours or 20 years. Dyson says 2-4 years on there stick vacuums. More on reddit.com

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