Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Ewbank vs TP-Link
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Ewbank |  TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | RV1AUTO, AIRSTORM 2-in-1 Cordless, MOTION Pet Upright | Tapo RV20 Max, Tapo RV30 Max Plus, Tapo RV50 Pro Omni |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | 15,000Higher |
| Mop type | Pad | Spinning |
| Runtime | 150 | 180Higher |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400Higher | 300 |
| Height (cm) | 9.5Lower | 10 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Entry price | £26.99 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | £219.99 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Structured light |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Ewbank scores higher overall: 9.6 vs 9.3.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at TP-Link: 15,000 vs 5,000.
- Runtime is higher at TP-Link: 180 vs 150.
- Dust bin capacity (ml) is higher at Ewbank: 400 vs 300.
- Height (cm) is lower at Ewbank: 9.5 vs 10.
- Support channels: only TP-Link offers Community.
- Products: only Ewbank offers Stick, Upright, Wet dry.
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.
TP-Link
TP-Link suits households that want Matter-certified devices, local control and a hub whose subscription is $0, and it sells robot vacuums rated at 15,000 Pa for the same rooms. Buyers who want blinds, thermostats or radiator valves should weigh Aqara or SONOFF, and sensors need a hub.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ewbank | TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of £26.99 sits at the bottom of the field, and the cost part of the score is 9.9. | 9.4Entry prices sit against a €96.46 median, and the hub subscription is $0, so nothing recurs. |
| Offer | 9.0An auto-empty dock, lidar and 150 minutes of runtime on the reference robot, with an offer score of 9. | 9.4HigherProtocols are matter and wi fi and ecosystems covered are alexa, google and homekit, so devices and vacuums share a hub. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 year warranty, a spare parts shop and support on help centre, email and phone, with a trust score of 10. | 9.1Local control is yes, support runs on email, phone and help centre, and warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years. |
Where these facts come from
Ewbank
- ewbank.co.uk: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
TP-Link
- tp-link.com: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Ewbank | TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 7 of 34 | 11 of 34 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 9 of 47 | 14 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ewbank | TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more | Robot vacuum |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | 1864 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ewbank | TP-Link | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | £26.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | £79.99 |
| Flagship price | £219.99lowest quarter | Not confirmed | £319.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | 15,000at the median | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 150above the median | 180above the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400below the median | 300lowest quarter | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 9.5below the median | 10above the median | 9.8 |
Median across 55 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.
TP-Link
Pros
- Local control is listed as yes, so schedules and scenes can run on the local network instead of a cloud round trip.
- Protocols are matter and wi fi and ecosystems covered are alexa, google and homekit, so the devices and the robot vacuums sit in the same setup.
- The hub subscription is $0, so there is nothing to renew or pay for month to month.
Cons
- Hub required is listed as yes for the sensor range, so a hub is part of entry cost rather than something you can add later.
- Device types are lighting, plug and hub, which leaves out blinds, thermostats and radiator valves; Aqara lists hub, sensor and lighting and SONOFF lists thermostat, trv and lighting for those categories.
- Warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years, so the shorter terms on some products are worth reading before you mount sensors or buy a dock.
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.
TP-Link
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want lights, plugs, sensors and robot vacuums run from a single hub.
- People who care about local control and paying nothing monthly for the hub.
- Households on a budget who want Matter support without changing brand for floor cleaning.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for blinds or radiator valve buyers: Aqara (hub, sensor and lighting) and SONOFF (thermostat, trv and lighting) both list types missing from TP-Link's lighting, plug and hub.
- Not for smart thermostat buyers: Samsung lists hub, sensor and plug, which includes a thermostat, while TP-Link's device list stops short of heating control.
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.
TP-Link
What does the TP-Link smart home range actually cover?+
The device list is lighting, plug and hub, so you get lighting, plugs, hubs and sensors, with energy reporting part of the plug range. That is a narrower line than some rivals, and the gap shows up in heating and shading.
Do I need the hub to get started?+
For the sensor range the hub is required, and local control is listed as yes as well, so the hub is where automations on the local network actually run. Treat it as part of your entry cost rather than an optional extra, and check which rooms need sensors before ordering.
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