Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Eureka vs Kärcher
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Eureka |  Kärcher |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | J15 Max Ultra, J15 Evo Ultra, E20 Evo Plus | RVF 7 Comfort, RVM 4 Comfort, RVC 3 Comfort, RCF 3 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 22,000Higher | 15,000 |
| Mop type | Spinning | Roller |
| Markets | AU, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, JP, USCovers more | GB |
| Entry price | $129.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | $1,199.99 | Not confirmed |
| Mop lift (mm) | 12 | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Runtime | 360 | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 3,000 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 11 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), Obstacle avoidance (Camera AI), Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Kärcher scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at Eureka: 22,000 vs 15,000.
- Support channels: only Eureka offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Eureka: 1909 vs 1935.
- Products: only Eureka offers Upright.
- 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.
Kärcher
Kärcher suits households who want a robot vacuum and a stick machine from the same maker, with the self empty dock and lidar both listed. Suction of 15,000 Pa sits level with the site median, so buyers chasing raw power have wider options, while GB shoppers can reach email, phone and help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | Eureka | Kärcher |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of $129.99 sits below the site median of €96.46, and the cost part scores 8.7. | Not confirmed |
| 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. | 9.1Suction of 15,000 Pa matches the site median 15,000 Pa, and robot vacuum, wet dry and stick covers robot, wet-dry and stick. |
| Trust | 9.7HigherFounded 1909, run by Midea America Corp from US, with support on chat, email and help centre and a 2 years warranty. | 9.5A named German operator, Alfred Kaercher SE & Co. KG in DE, founded 1935, with email, phone and help centre support behind the machines. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Eureka | Kärcher |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 3 of 34 | 11 of 34 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 6 of 47 | 14 of 47 |
| Cordless vacuums | 5 of 38 | 10 of 38 |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Eureka | Kärcher |
|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 22,000 | 15,000 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
A third option
Coolblue Belgium has top suction (pa) at 42,000, against 22,000 for Eureka and 15,000 for Kärcher.
Coolblue Belgium reviewWhere these facts come from
Eureka
- us.eureka.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- eureka.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Kärcher
- kaercher.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- karcher.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Eureka | Kärcher |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dryCovers more | Robot vacuum, Wet dry, Stick |
| Legal entity | Midea America Corp | Alfred Kaercher SE & Co. KG |
| Headquarters | United States | Germany |
| Founded | 1909Lower | 1935 |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre, PhoneCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Eureka | Kärcher |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Eureka | Kärcher | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $129.99below the median | Not confirmed | $169.99 |
| Flagship price | $1,199.99above the median | Not confirmed | $777.50 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 22,000above the median | 15,000at the median | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | 12at the median | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Runtime | 360highest quarter | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 3,000highest quarter | Not confirmed | 700 |
Median across 55 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.
Kärcher
Pros
- Self empty dock and lidar are both listed, while 15.8% of listings on the site have no self empty dock.
- A spare parts shop is listed, and only 3.8% of listings lack one, so wear parts can be ordered directly.
- The warranty runs 2 years, a useful length of cover on a machine that runs most days in a busy home.
Cons
- Suction tops out at 15,000 Pa, level with the site median 15,000 Pa, so it does not lead on raw power.
- Mopping is limited to a roller system only, with no pad or spinning alternative listed.
- The range skips upright and handheld formats that both Daewoo Electricals and Ewbank list in robot vacuum, stick and upright and robot vacuum, stick and upright.
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
Kärcher
Who it suits
- Households that want the robot, the wet-dry and the stick machine from the same brand.
- Buyers who weigh ownership details heavily: 2 years of cover, a spare parts shop and email, phone and help centre.
- Busy homes that want lidar mapping and a self empty dock rather than the highest suction figure.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants upright and handheld formats alongside the robot should start with Daewoo Electricals, whose robot vacuum, stick and upright covers more formats than this range.
- Shoppers who do not want a stick machine in the same range may prefer Philips, which lists robot vacuum and wet dry.
Current offers
Kärcher
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Country by country
| Country | Eureka | Kärcher |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Kärcher
How much do Kärcher's floor care machines cost?+
Budget from the category spread rather than the brand name. Robot vacuum entry prices in this category centre on €145.84 and flagship models sit at €719, while cordless entry prices sit at €99.99.
Does the robot empty its own dock?+
Yes, a self empty dock is listed, so the machine empties its bin between runs without you handling it. Lidar is also listed for mapping, and the models named in RVF 7 Comfort, RVM 4 Comfort, RVC 3 Comfort, RCF 3 cover the robot and the stick machine.
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