Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Ewbank vs Rowenta
Where Ewbank and Rowenta differ
| Compare |  Ewbank | Rowenta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | RV1AUTO, AIRSTORM 2-in-1 Cordless, MOTION Pet Upright | X-FORCE FLEX 16.60 RH9C36, X-Force Flex 15.60 RH99F1, X-Clean 12 GZ7257 |
| Entry price | £26.99 | €74.99 |
| Flagship price | £219.99 | €599.99 |
| Runtime | 150Higher | 90 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mop type | Pad | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | AT |
Same on both: Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Ewbank scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.2.
- Runtime is higher at Ewbank: 150 vs 90.
- Support channels: only Ewbank offers Email, Phone.
- Support channels: only Rowenta offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Ewbank: 1864 vs 1909.
Our verdict on each
Ewbank
Ewbank suits UK households who want a self-emptying robot vacuum without paying flagship money. Its self-emptying robot pairs an auto-empty dock and lidar with 150 minutes of runtime, the range opens at £26.99 while suction stays at 5,000 Pa, and support runs on help centre, email and phone.
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 | Ewbank | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of £26.99 sits at the bottom of the field, and the cost part of the score is 9.9. | 9.2Entry cordless price of €74.99 sits under the site entry median of €127.49, with €36.99 yearly filter cost. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherAn auto-empty dock, lidar and 150 minutes of runtime on the reference robot, with an offer score of 9. | 8.9Spans robot vacuum, stick and upright from robot to handheld, plus purifiers with hepa h13 and carbon filters and 35 m² coverage. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 year warranty, a spare parts shop and support on help centre, email and phone, with a trust score of 10. | 9.7Backed by 2 years of cover and a spare parts shop, sold through SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Ewbank | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | France |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Ewbank | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 6 of 34 | 13 of 34 |
| Cordless vacuums | 6 of 38 | 12 of 38 |
By the numbers
| Fact | Ewbank | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 150 | 90 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ewbank | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | France |
| Founded | 1864Lower | 1909 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email, Phone | Chat, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Ewbank | 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 | Ewbank | Rowenta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 150above the median | 90below the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400below the median | Not confirmed | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 9.5below the median | Not confirmed | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Ewbank
Pros
- Entry price of £26.99 sits at the front of the brands compared, so the cheapest Ewbank machine is the lowest starting point on the table.
- The self-emptying robot brings a self-empty dock and lidar to a machine priced in the lower part of the ranking, with 150 minutes of runtime per run.
- One maker covers robot vacuum, stick and upright, where Philips covers robot vacuum and wet dry, so you can buy a robot and a cordless from the same brand.
Cons
- Suction tops out at 5,000 Pa, below the site median of 15,000 Pa and short of the front of the ranking.
- Support runs on help centre, email and phone, so live chat is not one of the listed routes.
- Cover of 2 years is modest for a machine sold with a self-empty dock.
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
Ewbank
Who it suits
- Households in the UK who want a self-emptying robot with lidar without stretching to flagship prices.
- Shoppers who want the same maker to cover robots, sticks, uprights, wet-dry and handheld tools, since Ewbank covers robot vacuum, stick and upright.
- Buyers who value a long trading history and a support desk they can reach by phone, with help centre, email and phone listed.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want a longer named robot range, who should compare HG4, HG2 Hydro TurboSlim, HG2 Hydro ProTurboSlim from Hoover first.
- Buyers after a cordless vacuum with an auto-empty system, since Daewoo Electricals lists one among its reference models.
- Anyone wanting only robot and wet-dry machines can see robot vacuum and wet dry from Philips, a narrower range than Ewbank's 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
Ewbank
How much does the cheapest Ewbank vacuum cost?+
The range opens at £26.99, the lowest entry price among the brands compared on that measure. That figure belongs to the vacuum range rather than a single model, so you can spend at that level on a basic upright or handheld instead of the robot. The models named in the range are RV1AUTO, AIRSTORM 2-in-1 Cordless, MOTION Pet Upright.
What does the top of the Ewbank range cost?+
The flagship price is £219.99. Set against the entry price of £26.99, that gives you the width of the range as Ewbank publishes it, and it shows how much more the top of the line asks than the bottom. The self-empty dock and lidar sit on the robot side of that spread, which is where most of the difference is spent.
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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