Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
ECOVACS vs Rowenta
Where ECOVACS and Rowenta differ
| Compare |  ECOVACS | Rowenta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone, DEEBOT X12S PRO OMNI, DEEBOT T90S PRO OMNI | X-FORCE FLEX 16.60 RH9C36, X-Force Flex 15.60 RH99F1, X-Clean 12 GZ7257 |
| Entry price | $599 | €74.99 |
| Flagship price | $1,299.99 | €599.99 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Top suction (Pa) | 20,000 | Not confirmed |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mop type | Roller | Not confirmed |
| Mop lift (mm) | 15 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 90 |
| Height (cm) | 9.8 | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | AT |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Rowenta scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Warranty is higher at Rowenta: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only ECOVACS offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Rowenta: 1909 vs 1998.
- Products: only Rowenta 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.
Rowenta
Rowenta suits households that want floor care and air quality from one familiar name without paying flagship money. Cordless vacuums start at €74.99 and the purifier line starts at €52.99, and each purchase carries 2 years of cover. A single market, AT, and chat and help centre support keep the picture narrow.
Score breakdown
| Area | ECOVACS | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9.2HigherEntry cordless price of €74.99 sits under the site entry median of €127.49, with €36.99 yearly filter cost. |
| Offer | 9.1Higher9.8 cm tall with camera based obstacle avoidance, lidar mapping, a self empty dock and a roller mop make a full specification. | 8.9Spans robot vacuum, stick and upright from robot to handheld, plus purifiers with hepa h13 and carbon filters and 35 m² coverage. |
| Trust | 9.1Registered as ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. and trading since 1998, with email, chat and phone support against a 1 year warranty. | 9.7HigherBacked by 2 years of cover and a spare parts shop, sold through SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | ECOVACS | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 5 of 34 | 14 of 34 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | ECOVACS | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | France |
What we checked
ECOVACS
- ecovacs.com: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- help.ecovacs.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Rowenta
- rowenta.at: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ECOVACS | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more |
| Legal entity | ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. | SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH |
| Headquarters | China | France |
| Founded | 1998 | 1909Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | ECOVACS | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €52.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 107 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 35 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | €36.99 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 21.5 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 2,100 |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ECOVACS | Rowenta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 20,000above the median | Not confirmed | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | 15above the median | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 90below the median | 120 |
| Height (cm) | 9.8at the median | Not confirmed | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsat the median | 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.
Rowenta
Pros
- Entry pricing sits well under the market: cordless models start at €74.99 and purifiers at €52.99, below the site figures of €79.83 for vacuums and €42.39 for purifiers.
- Cordless runtime reaches 90 minutes, which is the working figure for a large home rather than a quick spot clean.
- A spare parts shop is listed, so worn brushes, filters and batteries can be replaced without replacing the machine.
Cons
- Sales are limited to AT, so anyone outside that market faces no local route to buy or return.
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed for troubleshooting.
- Airflow of 107 m³/h is modest next to the site purifier median of 429.85 m³/h, so the units suit smaller rooms rather than open plans.
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.
Rowenta
Who it suits
- Households in AT who want a stick vacuum and a purifier under one roof brand.
- Renters and flat owners who need floor care sized to a smaller footprint, since the purifier covers 35 m² and the cordless line runs 90 minutes.
- Owners of an older unit who want to keep going, with a spare parts shop and 2 years of cover on a new machine.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers in other markets, since sales are limited to AT.
- Buyers who want phone support, as support runs on chat and help centre.
- Large open plan homes needing high airflow, since the purifier delivers 107 m³/h against a site median of 429.85 m³/h.
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.
Rowenta
How much does a Rowenta cordless vacuum cost?+
Cordless models start at €74.99, with the flagship cordless machine at €599.99. The entry figure is a single purchase price rather than a subscription, and the site median entry price is €127.49. Every machine carries 2 years of cover.
What will a Rowenta air purifier cost to run?+
Purifiers start at €52.99, with the flagship unit drawing 107 m³/h of air. The flagship model's filter set is quoted at €36.99 a year, against a site median of €80.67, so the running cost sits below the middle of the market.
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