Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Ewbank vs SwitchBot
Ewbank vs SwitchBot: the differences
| Compare |  Ewbank | SwitchBot ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | RV1AUTO, AIRSTORM 2-in-1 Cordless, MOTION Pet Upright | SwitchBot K11+ Pro, SwitchBot K11+, SwitchBot S10, SwitchBot S20 |
| Entry price | £26.99 | $399.99 |
| Flagship price | £219.99 | $399.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | 12,000Higher |
| Height (cm) | 9.5 | 9.2Lower |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Runtime | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400 | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), Mop type (Pad), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Ewbank scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 8.5.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at SwitchBot: 12,000 vs 5,000.
- Height (cm) is lower at SwitchBot: 9.2 vs 9.5.
- Warranty is higher at Ewbank: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Ewbank offers Email, Phone.
- Products: only Ewbank offers Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright.
- Products: only SwitchBot offers Alarm, Camera, Smart lock.
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.
SwitchBot
SwitchBot suits homeowners and renters who want everyday devices and home security from the same brand, covering blinds, hub and sensor plus cameras, locks and alarms. Robot vacuums start at $399.99 for the flagship vacuum, which pairs 12,000 Pa of suction with a self emptying dock.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ewbank | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9Entry price of £26.99 sits at the bottom of the field, and the cost part of the score is 9.9. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.0HigherAn auto-empty dock, lidar and 150 minutes of runtime on the reference robot, with an offer score of 9. | 8.2Cameras at $69.99 and vacuums from $399.99 sit well inside the €1,753.05 top of site entry prices. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 year warranty, a spare parts shop and support on help centre, email and phone, with a trust score of 10. | 9.1Matter certified with matter and a 1 year warranty, plus a spare parts shop, though support runs on help centre only. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Ewbank | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 8 of 47 | 4 of 47 |
By the numbers
| Fact | Ewbank | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | 12,000 |
| Height (cm) | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Which one suits you
Pick Ewbank if offer, trust, and warranty matter most.
Pick SwitchBot if top suction (pa) and height (cm) matter most.
Also worth a look
Coolblue Belgium has top suction (pa) at 42,000, against 5,000 for Ewbank and 12,000 for SwitchBot.
Coolblue Belgium reviewWhere these facts come from
Ewbank
- ewbank.co.uk: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SwitchBot
- switch-bot.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ewbank | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1864 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email, PhoneCovers more | Help centre |
Home security
| Fact | Ewbank | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | $69.99 |
| Local storage | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Diy |
| Top resolution | Not confirmed | 2k |
| Power source | Not confirmed | Battery, Wired, Solar |
| Ecosystems | Not confirmed | Homekit, Matter |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ewbank | SwitchBot | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | 12,000below the median | 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 | 9.2below the median | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow 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.
SwitchBot
Pros
- Matter certification is in place and the ecosystem list covers homekit and matter, so blinds, lighting, plugs and sensors fit an existing smart home.
- Robot vacuums reach 12,000 Pa of suction with a self emptying dock from $399.99 on the flagship model.
- Local storage is supported on the camera range, so clips can stay off the cloud.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so a problem means writing in rather than talking.
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.
SwitchBot
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners adding devices gradually, since blinds, hub and sensor covers blinds, lighting, plugs and sensors.
- Security buyers who want cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock and an alarm in alarm, camera and smart lock.
- HomeKit households, since the range lists homekit and matter alongside Matter.
Who should look elsewhere
- Heating shoppers: Aqara's hub, sensor and lighting and SONOFF's thermostat, trv and lighting both list a thermostat, which blinds, hub and sensor does not.
- SmartThings households wanting a hub-led setup, since Samsung's hub, sensor and plug is built around a hub with sensors and plugs.
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.
SwitchBot
Which smart home platforms does SwitchBot support?+
The listed ecosystems are homekit and matter, and matter is the only protocol on record, with Matter support and Matter certification confirmed. The robot vacuum also carries Matter, so a household can run vacuums alongside the blinds, lighting, plug and sensor devices on a shared standard.
Do SwitchBot devices need a hub?+
A hub sits within blinds, hub and sensor alongside blinds, sensors, lighting and plugs. The range does not state which products depend on it, and with matter as the only listed protocol, buyers mixing brands should check controller support before committing.
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