Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Hoover vs Rowenta
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Hoover | Rowenta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | HG4, HG2 Hydro TurboSlim, HG2 Hydro ProTurboSlim | X-FORCE FLEX 16.60 RH9C36, X-Force Flex 15.60 RH99F1, X-Clean 12 GZ7257 |
| Entry price | £64.99 | €74.99 |
| Flagship price | £319.99 | €599.99 |
| Runtime | 160Higher | 90 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | GB | AT |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mop type | Pad | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | None | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 800 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 8.3 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Hoover scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Runtime is higher at Hoover: 160 vs 90.
- Warranty is higher at Hoover: 1 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Hoover offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Hoover: 1908 vs 1909.
- Markets: only Hoover offers GB.
- Markets: only Rowenta offers AT.
Our verdict on each
Hoover
Hoover suits UK buyers who want a full floor-care and cooking range in one place, backed by a Haier legal entity and long parts availability. Its entry vacuum price of £64.99 sits well inside the category, while the flagship reaches £319.99 with lidar and a self-empty dock.
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 | Hoover | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price £64.99 is competitive, and the flagship holds at £319.99. | 9.2Entry cordless price of €74.99 sits under the site entry median of €127.49, with €36.99 yearly filter cost. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherSpare parts shop plus 10 years of parts, with vacuum warranty of 1 to 5 years. | 8.9Spans robot vacuum, stick and upright from robot to handheld, plus purifiers with hepa h13 and carbon filters and 35 m² coverage. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherBacked by Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd, founded 1908, support across email, chat and phone. | 9.7Backed by 2 years of cover and a spare parts shop, sold through SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. |
What we checked
Hoover
- hoover-home.com: 19 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Rowenta
- rowenta.at: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Hoover | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 8 of 34 | 13 of 34 |
| Cordless vacuums | 7 of 38 | 12 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hoover | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd | SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | France |
| Founded | 1908Lower | 1909 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Hoover | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £119 | €52.99 |
| Energy class | A | Not confirmed |
| Annual energy use (kWh) | 40 | Not confirmed |
| Capacity | 9 kg | Not confirmed |
| Dimensions | 59.5x52.1x85 | Not confirmed |
| Spare parts period | 10 years | Not confirmed |
| Installation offered | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Installation fee | £20 to £99 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
Air treatment
| Fact | Hoover | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hoover | Rowenta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 160above the median | 90below the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 800above the median | Not confirmed | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 8.3lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 yearsat the median | 2 |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Hoover
Pros
- Entry price of £64.99 places Hoover near the front of the field on price at entry, and the flagship adds lidar and a self-empty dock.
- The range covers robot vacuum, stick and upright, so a single brand covers robot, stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld cleaning.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, and a spare parts shop plus 10 years of parts cover keeps machines in service.
Cons
- Suction of 5,000 Pa sits below a category median of 15,000 Pa, so deep carpet pile is not the strong suit.
- Obstacle avoidance is listed as none, which leaves cables and clutter to be moved by hand.
- Suction ranks 40 of 46 brands, and the flagship rank is 29 of 66.
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
Hoover
Who it suits
- Households wanting robots, stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld models under one roof
- GB shoppers who prioritise entry price over peak suction
- Buyers who value a spare parts shop and 10 years of parts cover
Who should look elsewhere
- Homes with thick carpet where suction of 5,000 Pa is not enough
- Buyers who want object recognition, since obstacle avoidance is none
- Shoppers outside GB
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.
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Country by country
| Country | Hoover | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Hoover
What does the cheapest Hoover vacuum cost?+
Hoover's vacuum entry price is £64.99, which is well under the site's typical mid-range price of €61.38. At that level the models are compact machines rather than full self-emptying robots. A phone-based tidy-up on hard floors is the realistic target here.
What does the flagship Hoover robot cost?+
The flagship is listed at £319.99 and it is the model that adds a self-empty dock and lidar. Hoover's flagship rank is 29 of 66 brands, so the top of the range is mid-table. Buyers on a tight budget can start much lower with £64.99.
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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