Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Ewbank vs RYOBI
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Ewbank |  RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | RV1AUTO, AIRSTORM 2-in-1 Cordless, MOTION Pet Upright | PBLUV748K, PBLSV747K, PCL704K |
| Entry price | £26.99 | $43.44 |
| Flagship price | £219.99 | $399 |
| Self-empty dock | YesHas it | No |
| Mop type | Pad | Roller |
| LiDAR navigation | YesHas it | No |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | None |
| Runtime | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Markets | Not confirmed | US, AU, CA, MX |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Ewbank scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.2.
- Self-empty dock: only Ewbank.
- LiDAR navigation: only Ewbank.
- Products: only Ewbank offers Robot vacuum, Upright.
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.
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 | Ewbank | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of £26.99 sits at the bottom of the field, and the cost part of the score is 9.9. | 9.7Entry price of $43.44 and a rank of 5 of 65 show a low starting price, with a spare parts shop. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherAn auto-empty dock, lidar and 150 minutes of runtime on the reference robot, with an offer score of 9. | 8.7Flagship model costs $399, ranking 25 of 66 against other brands. |
| Trust | 10.02 year warranty, a spare parts shop and support on help centre, email and phone, with a trust score of 10. | Not confirmed |
Where these facts come from
Ewbank
- ewbank.co.uk: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
RYOBI
- ryobitools.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Ewbank | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 8 of 47 | 16 of 47 |
| Cordless vacuums | 6 of 38 | 13 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ewbank | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more | Stick, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1864 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ewbank | RYOBI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 150above the median | Not confirmed | 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 | Not confirmed | 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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