Which SEBO is right for you?
Three questions – then try it
Authorized SEBO dealer – 5 stores
Since 1932
The best SEBO vacuum for your home
Short answer: most homes pick the Airbelt E3 canister, our #1 SEBO seller. Upright fans pick the Felix or an AUTOMATIC X.
1. Upright or canister?
SEBO’s own advice: if you’ve always used an upright, stay with one; if you use a canister, stay with that. An upright is one machine to push. A canister is a light wand to carry – easier on stairs and under furniture.
2. Carpet, hard floors or both?
- Mostly carpet: AUTOMATIC X7 or X8 – they set their own brush height
- Mixed floors and rugs: Felix or Airbelt E3 – both come with a parquet brush
- Mostly hard floors: Airbelt E1 Kombi or E2 Turbo
3. Pets?
Our SEBO vacuum for pet hair picks have an electric power head: the ET-1 on the Airbelt E3, D4, K3, Felix and Dart, or an AUTOMATIC X. The X7 Premium Pet adds a handheld turbo brush for furniture and an odor filter.
Big house or small?
- Big house: Airbelt D4 (52 ft reach) or the 15 in AUTOMATIC X8
- Smaller home: Airbelt K3 or the Dart
- Quick pickups: the cordless Balance A1
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SEBO vacuum comparison: our picks
| Pick | Best for | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbelt E3 Premium | Most homes, carpet and hard floors | Canister | $1,149 |
| Felix Premium | Stairs, tight spots, mixed floors | Upright | $799 |
| AUTOMATIC X7 Premium | Mostly carpet | Upright | $1,149 |
| Airbelt D4 Premium | Big homes, longest reach | Canister | $1,449 |
| Dart | The ET-1 power head for less | Upright | $649 |
| Balance A1 | Quick pickups | Cordless | $549 |
See every model: SEBO uprights, SEBO canisters and the SEBO cordless vacuum. Bags for each: which SEBO bag fits.
SEBO vacuum reviews: what we see
Our take: SEBO is our #1 selling brand. The Airbelt E3 is our top seller of any brand in 2026, and the Felix is our top upright. Our most common SEBO fixes are jammed or worn brush rollers, bag-light clogs, ET head belts and cords.
Read the full SEBO review
Stark’s experience first
- Canisters (Airbelt E, D, K): quiet and easy on furniture; the E3 is our #1 SEBO
- Uprights (AUTOMATIC X, Felix, Dart): AUTOMATIC X for carpet-heavy homes, Felix for people who want a light feel
- Cordless (Balance A1): for quick pickups, not a whole-house vacuum
- All of them use parts we stock, so most fixes are done at our counter
What other reviewers say
- Reviewed (2020) on the AUTOMATIC X7: praised its filtration and low profile, found it heavy to steer, and pointed it to allergy households.
- Woman & Home on the AUTOMATIC X7: strong suction that adjusts to the floor, but loud and heavy to carry.
Our spotlight picks: Airbelt E3 for most homes, Felix for stairs and small spaces, AUTOMATIC X7 for carpet.
When you buy your vacuum here, join the Vacuum Care Club: 4 repairs that never expire, 10% off bags, filters and accessories, and a free carpet cleaner rental every year. See the Care Club →
Good to know
SEBO buying questions
SEBO says that with care they last ten to fifteen years or more, and they’re built to be repaired. Registered with a dealer code, the warranty runs up to 10 years.
SEBO calls its prices mid-range. You get a machine designed and made in Germany, with commercial-grade parts, sealed S-class filtration and a 7-year motor warranty.
We don’t post SEBO sales online. We do match a lower advertised price on the same new SEBO from an authorized retailer, checked in store – and our longer warranty comes with it.
SEBO rates the Airbelt E1 and E2 at 58 dBA and the E3 at 62. Its uprights run 68 to 69 dBA.
Every SEBO has sealed S-class filtration; SEBO says it catches over 99.9% of particles down to 0.3 microns. HEPA filters are an option on some models. See HEPA vacuums.
Yes. Try before you buy at all 5 stores – watch it clean our dirt and pet hair. Find your store
Choosing a SEBO at Stark’s: quick facts
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| Most popular | Airbelt E3 Premium (canister), Felix Premium (upright). |
|---|---|
| Types | Upright, canister and one cordless stick. |
| Prices | From $499 (Airbelt K2 Kombi) to $1,449 (Airbelt D4 Premium). |
| Warranty | SEBO: 7 years motor, 5 years parts and labor. Registered with our dealer code: 10/10/7. |
| Dealer-only | Onyx black models, in store only. Dealer-only models |
| Try it | All 5 stores, no appointment: Portland, Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA and Bend. |
| Service | SEBO repair at every store. 90-day warranty on our repairs. |
| More SEBO | All SEBO vacuums, SEBO bags and filters and SEBO repair. |
| Updated | October 2026 |
Areas We Serve
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Vacuum Repair and Sales, Portland to Bend.
Portland (NE Grand) Portland · Lake Oswego · Milwaukie · Oak Grove · St. Helens
Montavilla Gresham · Oregon City · West Linn · Happy Valley · Clackamas
Beaverton Beaverton · Hillsboro · Tigard · Aloha · McMinnville
Vancouver, WA Vancouver · Camas · Battle Ground · Washougal · Ridgefield
Bend Bend · Redmond · Prineville · Sisters · La Pine