Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Hoover vs SwitchBot
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Hoover | SwitchBot ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | HG4, HG2 Hydro TurboSlim, HG2 Hydro ProTurboSlim | SwitchBot K11+ Pro, SwitchBot K11+, SwitchBot S10, SwitchBot S20 |
| Entry price | £64.99 | $399.99 |
| Flagship price | £319.99 | $399.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | 12,000Higher |
| Height (cm) | 8.3Lower | 9.2 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Obstacle avoidance | None | Not confirmed |
| Runtime | 160 | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 800 | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Markets | GB | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), Mop type (Pad), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Hoover scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.5.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at SwitchBot: 12,000 vs 5,000.
- Height (cm) is lower at Hoover: 8.3 vs 9.2.
- Warranty is higher at Hoover: 1 to 5 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Hoover offers Email, Chat, Phone.
- Products: only Hoover offers Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright.
- Products: only SwitchBot offers Alarm, Camera, Smart lock.
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.
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 | Hoover | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Entry price £64.99 is competitive, and the flagship holds at £319.99. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.2HigherSpare parts shop plus 10 years of parts, with vacuum warranty of 1 to 5 years. | 8.2Cameras at $69.99 and vacuums from $399.99 sit well inside the €1,753.05 top of site entry prices. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherBacked by Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd, founded 1908, support across email, chat and phone. | 9.1Matter certified with matter and a 1 year warranty, plus a spare parts shop, though support runs on help centre only. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Hoover | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | 12,000 |
| Height (cm) | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 years | 1 year |
Licences and countries
| Country | Hoover | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Hoover | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 11 of 47 | 4 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hoover | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld | Alarm, Camera, Smart lock, Video doorbell |
| Legal entity | Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1908 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Hoover | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £119 | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
Home security
| Fact | Hoover | 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 | Hoover | SwitchBot | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | 12,000below the median | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 160above the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 800above the median | Not confirmed | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 8.3lowest quarter | 9.2below the median | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 1 yearbelow 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.
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
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
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.
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Country by country
| Country | Hoover | SwitchBot |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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