Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Eureka vs RYOBI
Where Eureka and RYOBI differ
| Compare |  Eureka |  RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | J15 Max Ultra, J15 Evo Ultra, E20 Evo Plus | PBLUV748K, PBLSV747K, PCL704K |
| Entry price | $129.99 | $43.44Lower |
| Flagship price | $1,199.99 | $399Lower |
| Self-empty dock | YesHas it | No |
| Mop type | Spinning | Roller |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | None |
| Markets | AU, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, JP, US | US, AU, CA, MX |
| Top suction (Pa) | 22,000 | Not confirmed |
| Mop lift (mm) | 12 | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | No |
| Runtime | 360 | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 3,000 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 11 | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- RYOBI scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Entry price is lower at RYOBI: $43.44 vs $129.99.
- Flagship price is lower at RYOBI: $399 vs $1,199.99.
- Self-empty dock: only Eureka.
- Support channels: only Eureka offers Chat.
- Products: only Eureka offers Robot vacuum, Upright.
- Products: only RYOBI offers Handheld.
- Markets: only Eureka offers DE, ES, FR.
- Markets: only RYOBI offers MX.
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.
RYOBI
RYOBI suits households after straightforward stick, wet-dry and handheld floor care rather than robots, and buyers who want a machine without a large outlay. It scores 9.2 overall here, and the range adds a roller mop system and a spare parts shop.
Score breakdown
| Area | Eureka | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of $129.99 sits below the site median of €96.46, and the cost part scores 8.7. | 9.7HigherEntry price of $43.44 and a rank of 5 of 65 show a low starting price, with a spare parts shop. |
| 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. | 8.7Flagship model costs $399, ranking 25 of 66 against other brands. |
| Trust | 9.7Founded 1909, run by Midea America Corp from US, with support on chat, email and help centre and a 2 years warranty. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick Eureka if offer and self-empty dock matter most.
Pick RYOBI if cost, entry price, and flagship price matter most.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Eureka | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $129.99 | $43.44 |
| Flagship price | $1,199.99 | $399 |
How they place
| Ranking | Eureka | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 6 of 47 | 16 of 47 |
| Cordless vacuums | 5 of 38 | 13 of 38 |
Also worth a look
AIRROBO has flagship price at $299, against $1,199.99 for Eureka and $399 for RYOBI.
AIRROBO reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | Eureka | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry | Stick, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Midea America Corp | TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1909 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Email, Help centre, PhoneCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Eureka | RYOBI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $129.99below the median | $43.44lowest quarter | $169.99 |
| Flagship price | $1,199.99above the median | $399below the median | $777.50 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 22,000above the median | Not confirmed | 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.
RYOBI
Pros
- Entry price of $43.44 keeps the starting outlay at the cheap end of the market for stick, wet dry and handheld machines
- Spare parts shop is yes, so replacement parts can be bought directly after the sale
- Mopping runs on a roller system, so wet pickup happens in the same pass
Cons
- Self empty dock is no, so emptying the bin stays a manual job
- Obstacle avoidance is none and Lidar is no, which limits hands-free mapping
- Matter is no, so the tools sit outside the connected home standards common in the category
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
RYOBI
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want a stick, wet-dry and handheld set at a low entry price
- Households in the United States, AU and CA who want a spare parts shop for later repairs
- Buyers who prefer a manual empty and a straightforward cleaning routine
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone set on a robot vacuum with a self empty dock, since self empty dock is no, should look at Ewbank or Philips
- Households that need Matter in the smart home, where Matter is no here, should compare Ewbank instead
- Buyers wanting lidar and camera obstacle avoidance, since Lidar is no and obstacle avoidance is none, are better served by Philips or Daewoo Electricals
Country by country
| Country | Eureka | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
RYOBI
How much does RYOBI floor care cost at the start?+
Entry price is $43.44, a low starting point for the range. That figure ranks 5 among 65 brands tracked on price at entry, placing it towards the cheaper end of the market. The reference models PBLUV748K, PBLSV747K, PCL704K cover the formats listed for the brand.
What does the top of the RYOBI range cost?+
The flagship model carries a price of $399, and it is a manual stick, wet-dry or handheld machine rather than a robot. On price for the flagship, that figure ranks 25 of 66 brands tracked, so the top of the range sits lower in the market than brands whose priciest models are docked robots.
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