Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
ECOVACS vs Hoover
Where ECOVACS and Hoover differ
| Compare |  ECOVACS |  Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone, DEEBOT X12S PRO OMNI, DEEBOT T90S PRO OMNI | HG4, HG2 Hydro TurboSlim, HG2 Hydro ProTurboSlim |
| Entry price | $599 | £64.99 |
| Flagship price | $1,299.99 | £319.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 20,000Higher | 5,000 |
| Mop type | Roller | Pad |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | None |
| Height (cm) | 9.8 | 8.3Lower |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Mop lift (mm) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 160 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 800 |
| Markets | Not confirmed | GB |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Hoover scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.7.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at ECOVACS: 20,000 vs 5,000.
- Height (cm) is lower at Hoover: 8.3 vs 9.8.
- Warranty is higher at Hoover: 1 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- Founded is lower at Hoover: 1908 vs 1998.
- Products: only Hoover offers Stick, Upright, Wet dry.
Our verdict on each
ECOVACS
ECOVACS suits homes that want one machine to vacuum and mop, with a self empty dock, a roller mop and a 15 mm lift on the flagship machine. The trade-off sits at the budget end, where the cheapest robot is priced above most of the field.
Hoover
Hoover suits UK buyers who want a full floor-care and cooking range in one place, backed by a Haier legal entity and long parts availability. Its entry vacuum price of £64.99 sits well inside the category, while the flagship reaches £319.99 with lidar and a self-empty dock.
Score breakdown
| Area | ECOVACS | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry at $599 and the flagship at $1,299.99 put hardware spend near the top of the group, so cost is the weak part. | 9.5HigherEntry price £64.99 is competitive, and the flagship holds at £319.99. |
| Offer | 9.19.8 cm tall with camera based obstacle avoidance, lidar mapping, a self empty dock and a roller mop make a full specification. | 9.2HigherSpare parts shop plus 10 years of parts, with vacuum warranty of 1 to 5 years. |
| Trust | 9.1Registered as ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. and trading since 1998, with email, chat and phone support against a 1 year warranty. | 9.8HigherBacked by Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd, founded 1908, support across email, chat and phone. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | ECOVACS | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | United Kingdom |
Pick ECOVACS if, pick Hoover if
Pick ECOVACS if top suction (pa) matter most.
Pick Hoover if trust, height (cm), and warranty matter most.
By the numbers
| Fact | ECOVACS | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 20,000 | 5,000 |
| Height (cm) | 9.8 | 8.3 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 to 5 years |
How they place
| Ranking | ECOVACS | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 5 of 34 | 9 of 34 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 8 of 47 | 11 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ECOVACS | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more |
| Legal entity | ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. | Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd |
| Headquarters | China | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1998 | 1908Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | ECOVACS | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | £119 |
| Energy class | Not confirmed | A |
| Annual energy use (kWh) | Not confirmed | 40 |
| Capacity | Not confirmed | 9 kg |
| Dimensions | Not confirmed | 59.5x52.1x85 |
| Spare parts period | Not confirmed | 10 years |
| Installation offered | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Installation fee | Not confirmed | £20 to £99 |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ECOVACS | Hoover | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 20,000above the median | 5,000lowest quarter | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | 15above the median | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 160above the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 800above the median | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 9.8at the median | 8.3lowest quarter | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 1 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
ECOVACS
Pros
- A self empty dock is part of the range, and the flagship pairs it with a roller mop so one machine vacuums and washes.
- The mop lifts 15 mm off the floor, matching the top of the site range at 15.24 mm.
- Suction of 20,000 Pa sits above the site median of 15,000 Pa and high in the group on that measure.
Cons
- Entry pricing is high in this group, ranking at 63 of 65 on price entry.
- The flagship price is toward the dear end too, at 55 of 66 on flagship price.
- Warranty cover is short at 1 year, which is a real limit on a machine that relies on a dock and an app.
Hoover
Pros
- Entry price of £64.99 places Hoover near the front of the field on price at entry, and the flagship adds lidar and a self-empty dock.
- The range covers robot vacuum, stick and upright, so a single brand covers robot, stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld cleaning.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop plus 10 years of parts cover keeps machines in service.
Cons
- Suction of 5,000 Pa sits below a category median of 15,000 Pa, so deep carpet pile is not the strong suit.
- Obstacle avoidance is listed as none, which leaves cables and clutter to be moved by hand.
- Suction ranks 40 of 46 brands, and the flagship rank is 29 of 66.
Who each suits
ECOVACS
Who it suits
- Homes with hard floors that want one machine to vacuum and mop, given the roller mop, the self empty dock and a 15 mm lift.
- Owners who buy once and keep the robot for years, since 20,000 Pa is above the site median of 15,000 Pa and a spare parts shop covers later replacements.
- Buyers who want lidar mapping alongside camera based obstacle avoidance, paired with a 9.8 cm body that fits under most furniture.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget shoppers, since the entry robot at $599 sits above the field, and rivals such as Daewoo Electricals cover a wider mix under robot vacuum, stick and upright.
- Shoppers who want longer cover than 1 year may compare elsewhere, and Philips runs a narrower robot vacuum and wet dry line that is simpler to compare on price.
- Anyone wanting a stick or upright vacuum in the same basket, because ECOVACS is limited to robot vacuum while Ewbank lists robot vacuum, stick and upright.
Hoover
Who it suits
- Households wanting robots, stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld models under one roof
- GB shoppers who prioritise entry price over peak suction
- Buyers who value a spare parts shop and 10 years of parts cover
Who should look elsewhere
- Homes with thick carpet where suction of 5,000 Pa is not enough
- Buyers who want object recognition, since obstacle avoidance is none
- Shoppers outside GB
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Country by country
| Country | ECOVACS | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
ECOVACS
How much does the cheapest ECOVACS robot vacuum cost?+
The entry model in the DEEBOT range is $599. That is a single hardware price rather than a plan with ongoing fees. It is also above the entry price of the other brands listed here, so a buyer pays more at the point of purchase before flagship prices are compared.
What does the flagship ECOVACS robot cost?+
The top machine in the DEEBOT range is $1,299.99, and the self empty dock is part of that package. Buyers chasing the roller mop, the dock and the strongest suction should budget around the flagship rather than the entry model.
Hoover
What does the cheapest Hoover vacuum cost?+
Hoover's vacuum entry price is £64.99, which is well under the site's typical mid-range price of €61.38. At that level the models are compact machines rather than full self-emptying robots. A phone-based tidy-up on hard floors is the realistic target here.
What does the flagship Hoover robot cost?+
The flagship is listed at £319.99 and it is the model that adds a self-empty dock and lidar. Hoover's flagship rank is 29 of 66 brands, so the top of the range is mid-table. Buyers on a tight budget can start much lower with £64.99.
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