SEBO Felix Premium Upright Vacuum

What Do You Get When You Combine Canister Versatility with Upright Convenience and add SEBO Quality?

The SEBO Felix is a time-tested design that has become increasingly popular thanks to praise from The New York Times Wirecutter for its thoughtful design, strong performance, and exceptional build quality. With a swivel neck that makes it easy to steer around furniture and lay flat to clean under beds and other low spaces, the Felix is designed to make whole-home cleaning easier. Its powerful ET-1 powerhead features two rows of bristles to help pull pet hair and embedded dirt from carpeting, while the variable-speed motor gives it the flexibility to clean everything from curtains and delicate rugs to deep-pile carpet.

Like all SEBO vacuums, the Felix is built with durability in mind. Its rugged construction includes a fiberglass-reinforced cogged belt, dual motors with separate protection systems, and metal components throughout. The result is a full-size upright vacuum that delivers both the versatility today’s homes need and the long-term durability SEBO is known for.

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Two Heads Are Better Than One

Every SEBO Felix includes two different cleaner heads, giving you the flexibility to handle both carpet and hard floors with ease. The standard SEBO ET-1 powerhead is an ultra-powerful and highly versatile cleaning tool. With the brushroll engaged, it effectively—yet gently—removes dirt, dust, allergens, and pet hair from low- to high-pile carpeting. When transitioning to bare floors or delicate area rugs, simply press the conveniently located power button on top of the ET-1 to shut the brushroll off.

Turning off the brushroll for hard floor cleaning offers two key advantages. First, it prevents the spinning brush from scattering debris away from the suction path and back toward your feet. Second, it reduces unnecessary wear on the brushroll, as the soft bristles are not constantly striking a hard surface.

In addition to the ET-1, all Felix models include SEBO’s Premium Parquet Floor Brush—an excellent tool for cleaning large expanses of bare floors. This lightweight, nimble attachment easily maneuvers around obstacles and reaches under lower spaces more effectively than the ET-1. Its stationary bristles gently lift dust and debris, while the concentrated suction excels at picking up fine dust and grit—especially from hardwood floors with gaps between planks or from tile grout lines.

It’s important to note that switching to the Premium Parquet Brush is entirely optional when cleaning hard floors. However, many customers are surprised by just how well it performs. Since it comes standard with every Felix, you have the freedom to choose the cleaner head that best fits your cleaning style.

Unlike bagless systems that can release fine dust back into the air, all SEBO vacuums use a sealed, multi-stage filtration system designed to keep everything you pick up safely contained inside the machine.

Step 1: AeraPure Bag
The 3-ply AeraPure bag—constructed from a material similar to high-filtration medical masks—captures the vast majority of dust, dirt, allergens, pet hair, and debris. It also features a hygienic sealing cap, allowing you to close off the bag before removal so nothing escapes back into your home.

Step 2: Pre-Motor Filter
A protective pre-motor filter sits behind the bag and acts as a safeguard for the motor in the unlikely event the bag is punctured by a sharp object. Under normal use, this filter requires very little maintenance but adds an important layer of protection and longevity.

Step 3: S-Class Exhaust Filter
The S-Class exhaust filter wraps around the body of the SEBO Felix and delivers hospital-grade filtration—capturing 100% of particles down to 1 micron and 99.97% down to 0.3 microns. It also diffuses the exhaust air evenly around the vacuum, eliminating the harsh blast of air that can scatter dust—an issue common with many upright vacuums.

Together, these three stages create a highly effective, sealed system that not only improves cleaning performance but also helps maintain healthier indoor air—especially important for allergy sufferers and pet owners.

What’s Included:

Premium Parquet:

All Felix models include SEBO’s Premium Parquet Floor Brush—an excellent tool for cleaning large expanses of bare floors. This lightweight, nimble attachment easily maneuvers around obstacles and reaches under lower spaces more effectively than the ET-1. Its stationary bristles gently lift dust and debris, while the concentrated suction excels at picking up fine dust and grit—especially from hardwood floors with gaps between planks or from tile grout lines.

Controls At Your Fingertips

The SEBO Felix features a fingertip on/off switch and variable speed motor control. This convenient slider switch allows you to turn the Felix on and off and vary the suction power from low to high. Use the Felix on high for your regular cleaning of carpeting, large area rugs, and bare floors. Move the slider back slightly and vacuum lighter weight items like small area rugs and upholstery, move the slider even further back and you can vacuum lightweight items like curtains.

Pet Owners Rejoice!

The SEBO Felix is an excellent choice for pet owners because it combines powerful cleaning performance with features specifically suited for tackling pet hair, dander, and everyday messes. Its ET-1 powerhead is highly effective at lifting embedded pet hair from carpets while remaining gentle enough for regular use, and it can be switched off for hard floors to prevent debris scatter . The bagged, high-filtration system traps fine dust, allergens, and pet dander, helping improve air quality—something especially important in homes with shedding animals or allergy concerns . Additionally, its versatile design allows you to easily transition between carpets, hard floors, stairs, and upholstery, making it ideal for cleaning pet hair wherever it accumulates. With its flat-to-the-floor design, you can get pet hair under low furniture and in corners, where it always likes to hide. The unique exhaust filter design prevents dirt from being blown away from you while cleaning, a great feature for pet owners.

S-Class Filtration- It’s Nothing to Sneeze At

Since 1978, SEBO has built its reputation on producing durable, commercial-grade vacuums—introducing innovations like geared belts with circuit board protection, integrated suction hoses with extension tubes, and advanced microfiltration long before they became industry standards. SEBO machines are trusted in demanding environments such as the The White House and Buckingham Palace, a testament to their reliability and performance. The SEBO Felix carries that same commercial DNA into your home, offering an exceptionally long service life. Unlike many modern brands that treat vacuums as disposable, SEBO supports their products for decades with readily available replacement parts, making repairs simple and cost-effective when needed. With features like a geared belt system, clog removal doors, motor overload protection, heavy-duty ABS construction, and reinforced metal wear points, the Felix is built to deliver years of powerful, efficient cleaning you can count on.

Deluxe Crevice Tool:

The full-sized crevice tool stores conveniently on the body of the SEBO Felix so it’s always within reach. This versatile accessory is perfect for cleaning along carpet edges, between couch cushions, under and around appliances, and even between radiator fins.

Premium Dusting Brush:

The included triangular dusting brush—crafted with a blend of natural and synthetic bristles—easily reaches into corners for thorough cleaning. Its swivel design allows it to lay flat, making it perfect for baseboards and trim. Ideal for use on lampshades, air vents, blinds, furniture, and more.

Who Should Buy This:

The SEBO Felix is a versatile and extremely powerful upright vacuum, making it an excellent fit for a wide range of homes. It performs exceptionally well on low-to-medium pile carpeting, bare floors, and high-traffic areas, while its powerful suction and efficient brushroll make it especially effective for picking up pet hair and embedded debris. Combined with SEBO’s high-filtration system, it’s also a great choice for allergy sufferers looking to improve indoor air quality. Every Felix includes convenient on-board tools for above-floor cleaning, making it easy to tackle furniture, stairs, and upholstery.

Beyond performance, the Felix stands out for its commercial-grade durability paired with modern features. Its detachable suction unit adds versatility, while the swivel neck not only improves maneuverability but also allows the vacuum to lay completely flat—perfect for cleaning under furniture. For customers who loved the now-discontinued Miele S7 Series (also known as the U1 line, including models like Salsa, Twist, and HomeCare), the Felix is one of the closest modern equivalents, offering similar performance with improved serviceability and long-term support.

Who Shouldn’t Buy This:

While the SEBO Felix is a fantastic option for many homes, no vacuum is truly one-size-fits-all. Like most “lift-away” style uprights, the Felix carries more of its weight higher up in the machine, which can translate to increased handle weight during use. Although its total weight is similar to other SEBO uprights like the SEBO X4 and SEBO X7, some users may find it slightly more tiring to push over long cleaning sessions. If you’re looking for similar features, but with less handle weight, check out the SEBO K3 or E3 Canister Vacuum. On a canister, the weight of the vacuum motor rides behind you, meaning you only need to push and pull the lightweight ET-1 Powerhead or floor brush.

Additionally, while many customers love the maneuverability of a swivel neck, others may find it takes some getting used to compared to a fixed upright design. The Felix also does not include an integrated extension wand like the G and X Series, meaning users will need to bend slightly for baseboard cleaning unless they opt for the available extension tube accessory.