S5 vs Guardian Ultra
I am a huge Electrolux (Aerus) fan, always have been, but if I were buying a new vacuum tomorrow in that price range the Miele Capricorn with the SEB 236 power nozzle wins hands down! I had a Red Velvet and Blue Moon along with an Epic 6500 and the SEB 236 cleans rings around the Electrolux PN. The Lux PN isnt bad but it doesnt have the same weight to it or height adjustment like the Miele does. The Lux tank type is the easiest to manuever but thats not important enough for me to not choose the Miele. You can really pack the bag of the Miele until they are like a brick and it still cleans well, plus its a totally sealed system. As for the warranty, I never had an issue with my Mieles nor have I had a problem with any Electrolux that I have ever owned. So for me, again I would choose the Miele for its overall greater cleaning ability. I have yet to use the Guardian Ultra but those plastic wands and that handle (I've had the 6500 & Renaissance) can be very heavy and cumbersome for any above the floor cleaning. I am anxious to try the new Lux to see just how much more power it has than the previous model. I wish that Aerus would modify the power nozzle a little bit so that it seals itself to the carpet better, more like how the SEB 236 does.