Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Ewbank vs Zelmer
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Ewbank |  Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | RV1AUTO, AIRSTORM 2-in-1 Cordless, MOTION Pet Upright | ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr |
| Entry price | £26.99 | PLN 349 |
| Flagship price | £219.99 | PLN 1,199 |
| Self-empty dock | YesHas it | No |
| Mop type | Pad | None |
| LiDAR navigation | YesHas it | No |
| Runtime | 150Higher | 55 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400 | 800Higher |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | None |
| Height (cm) | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | No |
| Markets | Not confirmed | PL |
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.
- Self-empty dock: only Ewbank.
- LiDAR navigation: only Ewbank.
- Runtime is higher at Ewbank: 150 vs 55.
- Dust bin capacity (ml) is higher at Zelmer: 800 vs 400.
- Founded is lower at Ewbank: 1864 vs 1951.
- Products: only Ewbank offers Robot vacuum.
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.
Zelmer
Zelmer is a fair pick for Polish households who want plain cordless floor care at an entry price of PLN 349 and a flagship of PLN 1,199. It suits buyers who mop separately and empty the bin by hand, and less suits anyone chasing dock automation or Matter.
Score breakdown
| Area | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.9HigherEntry price of £26.99 sits at the bottom of the field, and the cost part of the score is 9.9. | 9.6Entry price ranks 16 out of 65 brands, and the cost score reads 9.6. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherAn auto-empty dock, lidar and 150 minutes of runtime on the reference robot, with an offer score of 9. | 8.7The offer score reads 8.7, with cordless pricing from PLN 349 to a PLN 1,199 flagship. |
| Trust | 10.0Higher2 year warranty, a spare parts shop and support on help centre, email and phone, with a trust score of 10. | 9.4Trust score reads 9.4, backed by Eurogama Sp. z o.o. in PL trading since 1951. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 150 | 55 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400 | 800 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pick Ewbank if, pick Zelmer if
Pick Ewbank if cost, offer, trust, self-empty dock, lidar navigation, and runtime matter most.
Pick Zelmer if dust bin capacity (ml) matter most.
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Poland |
How they place
| Ranking | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless vacuums | 6 of 38 | 15 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Eurogama Sp. z o.o. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Poland |
| Founded | 1864Lower | 1951 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Not confirmed | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Built-in grinder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Milk system | Not confirmed | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Thermoblock |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | None |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,700 |
Air treatment
| Fact | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | PLN 149 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 10 to 15 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 35 |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 11 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Ewbank | Zelmer | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 150above the median | 55lowest quarter | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 400below the median | 800above the median | 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.
Zelmer
Pros
- The flagship cordless stick runs for 55 minutes on a charge, and the Piotr cordless model holds 800 ml of debris between empties.
- A 2 years warranty covers the flagship cordless vacuum, giving buyers a defined period for repairs and replacements.
- A spare parts shop is available, so filters, brushes and bins can be ordered from the brand for the working life of a machine.
Cons
- Self empty dock is not offered in the vacuum range, so the bin is still emptied by hand after each use.
- Lidar is not used on the cordless sticks, which leaves mapping and route detail basic next to robot-first ranges.
- Matter is not supported, so the vacuums cannot join a Matter setup alongside other connected devices.
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.
Zelmer
Who it suits
- Polish households buying a cordless stick or upright who expect phone and email support plus a spare parts shop after the sale.
- Shoppers who mop with a separate appliance, since mopping is listed as none on the cordless line.
- Homes that want long runtime per charge, given the 55-minute rating on the flagship cordless stick.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a robot vacuum in the same basket, since Hoover covers robot vacuum, stick and upright while the Zelmer range has no robot type.
- Buyers building a one-brand floor-care set that includes a robot, since Daewoo Electricals covers robot vacuum, stick and upright including that type.
- Shoppers who want mopping built into the cordless machine, since Zelmer lists none for mopping and Ewbank at robot vacuum, stick and upright is the nearer match for wet-dry work.
Country by country
| Country | Ewbank | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | No | Yes |
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.
Zelmer
How much does a Zelmer cordless vacuum cost?+
The cordless vacuum range has an entry price of PLN 349, and the flagship cordless stick is listed at PLN 1,199. Those figures mark the low and high ends of what the brand asks for a vacuum. Both are single product prices, so a shopper is weighing the purchase cost rather than a plan that renews.
Which cordless models does Zelmer list?+
The cordless range names ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr as its reference models, covering an upright, a stick aimed at pet hair and a compact stick for smaller spaces. The list is short, so narrowing the choice is easy. Buyers should match the model to floor type and to pet hair rather than to runtime alone, since runtimes differ across the line.
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