Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Eureka vs Hoover
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Eureka |  Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | J15 Max Ultra, J15 Evo Ultra, E20 Evo Plus | HG4, HG2 Hydro TurboSlim, HG2 Hydro ProTurboSlim |
| Entry price | $129.99 | £64.99 |
| Flagship price | $1,199.99 | £319.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 22,000Higher | 5,000 |
| Mop type | Spinning | Pad |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | None |
| Runtime | 360Higher | 160 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 3,000Higher | 800 |
| Height (cm) | 11 | 8.3Lower |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 to 5 yearsHigher |
| Markets | AU, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, JP, USCovers more | GB |
| Mop lift (mm) | 12 | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Hoover scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at Eureka: 22,000 vs 5,000.
- Runtime is higher at Eureka: 360 vs 160.
- Dust bin capacity (ml) is higher at Eureka: 3,000 vs 800.
- Height (cm) is lower at Hoover: 8.3 vs 11.
- Warranty is higher at Hoover: 1 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Founded is lower at Hoover: 1908 vs 1909.
- Products: only Hoover offers Handheld.
- Markets: only Eureka offers AU, CA, DE.
Our verdict on each
Eureka
Eureka suits buyers who want a self-emptying robot vacuum and mop with real suction, and its 22,000 Pa ceiling ranks high among the brands on site. Entry pricing of $129.99 keeps a first machine reachable, and robot vacuum, stick and upright all come from the same maker.
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 | Eureka | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of $129.99 sits below the site median of €96.46, and the cost part scores 8.7. | 9.5HigherEntry price £64.99 is competitive, and the flagship holds at £319.99. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherCamera-AI obstacle avoidance, a 22,000 Pa suction ceiling and a 12 mm mop lift put the flagship near the stronger end of the robot vacuum field. | 9.2Spare parts shop plus 10 years of parts, with vacuum warranty of 1 to 5 years. |
| Trust | 9.7Founded 1909, run by Midea America Corp from US, with support on chat, email and help centre and a 2 years warranty. | 9.8HigherBacked by Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd, founded 1908, support across email, chat and phone. |
How they place
| Ranking | Eureka | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 3 of 34 | 8 of 34 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 6 of 47 | 10 of 47 |
| Cordless vacuums | 5 of 38 | 7 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Eureka | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more |
| Legal entity | Midea America Corp | Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd |
| Headquarters | United States | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1909 | 1908Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre, Phone | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Eureka | 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 | Eureka | Hoover | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 22,000above the median | 5,000lowest quarter | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | 12at the median | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Runtime | 360highest quarter | 160above the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 3,000highest quarter | 800above the median | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 11above the median | 8.3lowest quarter | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Eureka
Pros
- Suction of 22,000 Pa ranks 12 of 46 brands on the site, so raw power is the strongest part of the package.
- Entry price of $129.99 lands below the €96.46 site median, so a first machine is a mainstream ticket rather than a premium one.
- A self empty dock, a spinning mop that lifts 12 mm and a 3,000 ml bin make long cleaning runs genuinely hands-off.
Cons
- The top machine costs $1,199.99, well above the €207.86 upper end of typical entry prices across the site.
- Suction of 22,000 Pa matches the 22,500 Pa figure but sits under the 50,000 Pa ceiling, so buyers chasing the very highest figures may look elsewhere.
- Mop lift of 12 mm matches the 12 mm median and does not reach the 15.24 mm top of the range.
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
Eureka
Who it suits
- Homeowners who want a self-emptying robot vacuum and mop and care more about suction than carpet clearance
- Buyers after a 22,000 Pa suction figure, which ranks 12 of 46 brands on the site
- Shoppers who want robot-vacuum, stick, upright and wet-dry machines from one established maker
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a handheld vacuum, since handheld is not among robot vacuum, stick and upright while robot vacuum, stick and upright and robot vacuum, stick and upright both list it
- Shoppers chasing the very highest mop lift figures, since 12 mm matches the 12 mm median rather than the 15.24 mm top
- Anyone set on a robot-vacuum-only catalogue, since Philips covers robot vacuum and wet dry while Eureka also makes stick and upright machines
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 | Eureka | Hoover |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Eureka
How much does the cheapest Eureka floor care cost?+
Eureka's entry price is $129.99. That sits below the €96.46 site median, so a first machine from the brand lands in the mainstream part of the market rather than at the budget end. The €42.39 lower quartile of entry prices across the site shows how much cheaper the cheapest machines elsewhere can be.
What is the most expensive Eureka model?+
The flagship in the range is priced at $1,199.99. Set against the €96.46 site median for entry prices, that is a large step up, and it also clears the €207.86 upper end of typical entry pricing. Buyers moving to the top of the range should budget the hardware cost in full, since the dock and mopping hardware sit in that price rather than the base 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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