Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Coolblue Belgium vs Meross
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Coolblue Belgium | Meross ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €87 | $14.99 |
| Hub required | YesHas it | No |
| Energy reporting | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | BE | US, CA, GB, AU, JP |
| Matter certified | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Local control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Subscription per month | €14.99 | Not confirmed |
| Security update period | 3 years | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Meross scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Hub required: only Coolblue Belgium.
- Energy reporting: only Meross.
- Warranty is higher at Coolblue Belgium: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Coolblue Belgium offers Chat, Phone.
- Device types: only Meross offers Trv.
- Protocols: only Coolblue Belgium offers Zigbee.
- Protocols: only Meross offers Matter, Thread.
- Ecosystems: only Coolblue Belgium offers Smartthings.
- Ecosystems: only Meross offers Matter.
Our verdict on each
Coolblue Belgium
Coolblue Belgium suits Belgian households that want one local shop for robot vacuums, air treatment and security cameras, with a 30-day returns window behind every purchase. It suits buyers who value breadth, local delivery and in-country support over a narrow range or a subscription-based plan.
Meross
Meross suits renters and homeowners who want heating, lighting and blinds on one brand that keeps working locally, without a hub to buy first. It scores 9.1 overall, with an entry price of $14.99 and a 1-year warranty as the main trade-off.
Score breakdown
| Area | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Entry pricing at €199 and a flagship at €1,199 place both ends of the range within reach. | 9.5HigherEntry price $14.99 under a €127.49 site median drives 9.5, the strongest of the three parts. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherThe flagship pairs 42,000 Pa suction with a self empty dock, a 10.5 mm mop lift and Lidar mapping. | 8.7No hub is required and local control is on, so 8.7 is the lowest part while alexa, google and homekit keeps the range open. |
| Trust | 9.0Sold by Coolblue België N.V., founded in 1999, based in BE, with support on email, chat and phone. | 9.1HigherLocal control and Matter certification are both on, 1-year warranty aside, and 9.1 matches 9.1 overall. |
Which one suits you
Pick Coolblue Belgium if offer, hub required, and warranty matter most.
Pick Meross if cost and energy reporting matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Belgium | Not confirmed |
A third option
SmartWings has warranty at 3 years, against 2 years for Coolblue Belgium and 1 year for Meross.
SmartWings reviewWhat we checked
Coolblue Belgium
- coolblue.be: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Meross
- shop.meross.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- meross.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Smart thermostats | 1 of 24 | 11 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Device types | Thermostat, Lighting, Hub, Plug, Sensor, Blinds | Thermostat, Trv, Lighting, Plug, Hub, Sensor, BlindsCovers more |
| Protocols | Zigbee, Wi fi | Matter, Thread, Wi fi |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Smartthings | Alexa, Google, Homekit, Matter |
| Legal entity | Coolblue België N.V. | Meross Technology Limited |
| Headquarters | Belgium | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1999 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Handheld | Not confirmed |
| Reference models | Dreame D20 Pro Plus, Dreame L10s Ultra Gen 3 Set, eufy Omni E35, Dreame X60 Pro Ultra Complete Gray | Not confirmed |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Room size (m²) | 45 to 81 | Not confirmed |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | €36.99 | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 36 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 22 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction per day (l/day) | 30 | Not confirmed |
| Extraction test conditions | Condensation dehumidifier, minimum working temperature 15 °C | Not confirmed |
| Water tank (l) | 6 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 20 to 60 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso, Bean to cup, Pod, Drip, Grinder | Not confirmed |
| Entry price | €199 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | €1,199 | Not confirmed |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Built-in grinder | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Milk system | Auto frother | Not confirmed |
| Boiler type | Thermoblock | Not confirmed |
| Pod system | Nespresso original | Not confirmed |
| Capacity (l) | 2.6 | Not confirmed |
| Power (W) | 2,300 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts shop | Yes | Not confirmed |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 4 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Yes | Not confirmed |
Home security
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €49.99 | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Diy | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Free features | Recording to microSD card, base station or hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts | Not confirmed |
| Top resolution | 4k | Not confirmed |
| Power source | Battery, Wired, Poe | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Coolblue Belgium | Meross | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription per month | €14.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | €2.00 |
| Security update period | 3 yearsabove the median | Not confirmed | 2.5 years |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearlowest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 34 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Coolblue Belgium
Pros
- The camera listing covers recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription, plus app live view and motion alerts, and local storage is offered.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop keeps brushes, filters and mop pads orderable after purchase.
- Floor care spans robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a robot vacuum can be bought alongside a stick or handheld vacuum in the same order.
Cons
- Floor care stops at robot vacuum, stick and handheld, so a buyer who wants an upright or wet-dry vacuum has to shop elsewhere.
- The app carries no energy reporting, so household energy use has to be measured elsewhere.
- A hub is required before bridges speak zigbee and wi fi, so smart home buyers pay for extra hardware before the first device goes in.
Meross
Pros
- Entry price $14.99 sits well below the €127.49 median entry price across the site.
- Hub required is no and protocols run matter, thread and wi fi, so a starter home needs no central box.
- Local control is on and Matter certified is yes, so automations keep running on the home network.
Cons
- Warranty cover is 1 year, the shortest run for kit meant to stay fitted.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for installation problems.
- Shipping is listed for US, CA and GB, which leaves buyers elsewhere waiting longer for a delivery.
Who each suits
Coolblue Belgium
Who it suits
- Belgian households replacing a vacuum or a purifier who want delivery, returns and support handled by one local operation.
- Camera buyers who want recording to microSD card, a base station or a hard drive without a subscription.
- Shoppers whose floor care shortlist is robot vacuum, stick or handheld, the types this range covers.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want upright or wet-dry vacuums, since floor care here covers robot vacuum, stick and handheld only.
- Shoppers outside Belgium, since Coolblue Belgium delivers only to Belgian addresses.
Meross
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners adding plugs, lighting and blinds to a home that already runs Matter.
- People heating their home who want thermostats and radiator valves under one maker.
- Shoppers who accept a 1-year warranty to keep the entry price at $14.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a longer warranty, since Meross carries 1 year of cover.
- Households that need a phone line for setup, because support runs on email and help centre only.
- Installers working from an Aqara or Lutron catalogue, since the radiator valve in thermostat, trv and lighting is absent from hub, sensor and lighting and lighting, blinds and thermostat.
Country by country
| Country | Coolblue Belgium | Meross |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Coolblue Belgium
What does the cheapest robot vacuum cost at Coolblue Belgium?+
The lowest robot vacuum price is €199, and the top of the range is €1,199. Reference models are named at each end of the list, so the gap between the two prices buys hardware rather than a subscription. Neither figure renews after the purchase.
Is the flagship robot vacuum worth more than the entry model?+
The step up from entry at €199 buys a self empty dock, Lidar mapping and a mop pad that lifts 10.5 mm, on a machine that pulls 42,000 Pa and stands 8.9 cm tall. Buyers who already know they want a dock and a mop lift should go straight to the flagship.
Meross
What does the cheapest Meross kit cost?+
Prices start at $14.99, which sits well under the €127.49 entry price median seen across the site. The same catalogue covers thermostat, trv and lighting, so a starter spend on a plug or sensor stays small while bigger heating kit is added later.
Do I need a Meross hub to run these devices?+
Hub required is no, and the protocols are matter, thread and wi fi, so Thread and Wi-Fi devices can run without a central box. A hub is still part of the range, listed among thermostat, trv and lighting, and it becomes worth adding for larger homes that want one place to manage everything.
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