Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Hoover vs Xiaomi
Where Hoover and Xiaomi differ
| Compare |  Hoover |  Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | HG4, HG2 Hydro TurboSlim, HG2 Hydro ProTurboSlim | Xiaomi Robot Vacuum H40, Xiaomi TruClean W30 Pro, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max |
| Flagship price | £319.99 | RON 2,339 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | 10,000Higher |
| Obstacle avoidance | None | Structured light |
| Runtime | 160 | 180Higher |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 800 | 4,000Higher |
| Height (cm) | 8.3Lower | 9.7 |
| Warranty | 1 to 5 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Markets | GB | RO |
| Entry price | £64.99 | Not confirmed |
| Mop lift (mm) | Not confirmed | 10 |
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 9.1.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at Xiaomi: 10,000 vs 5,000.
- Runtime is higher at Xiaomi: 180 vs 160.
- Dust bin capacity (ml) is higher at Xiaomi: 4,000 vs 800.
- Height (cm) is lower at Hoover: 8.3 vs 9.7.
- Warranty is higher at Hoover: 1 to 5 years vs 2 years.
- Founded is lower at Hoover: 1908 vs 2010.
- Products: only Hoover offers Upright.
- Markets: only Hoover offers GB.
- Markets: only Xiaomi offers RO.
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.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi suits Romanian households that want a single brand account across floor care, air and kitchen kit, and the flagship robot adds a self-empty dock with a 10 mm mop lift. Robot specs sit mid-pack rather than at the very top, and support runs on email, chat and phone.
Score breakdown
| Area | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5HigherEntry price £64.99 is competitive, and the flagship holds at £319.99. | 9.2Prices run RON 1,954 to RON 2,339, and the cost score of 9.2 reflects broad coverage rather than a low entry point. |
| Offer | 9.2Spare parts shop plus 10 years of parts, with vacuum warranty of 1 to 5 years. | 9.2Lidar, a self-empty dock and a 10 mm mop lift sit together on the flagship robot, which the offer score of 9.2 reflects. |
| Trust | 9.8HigherBacked by Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd, founded 1908, support across email, chat and phone. | 8.8Warranty of 2 years plus a 14 day return window sit behind a trust score of 8.8. |
Choosing between them
Pick Hoover if cost, height (cm), and warranty matter most.
Pick Xiaomi if top suction (pa), runtime, and dust bin capacity (ml) matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 3 of 49 | 5 of 49 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 6 of 60 | 10 of 60 |
| Cordless vacuums | 5 of 50 | 9 of 50 |
| Home appliance brands | 5 of 136 | 9 of 136 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | China |
Additional countries for Hoover: 1. Additional countries for Xiaomi: 1.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more | Robot vacuum, Stick, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Haier Smart Home UK&I Ltd | Xiaomi Technology Netherlands B.V. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | China |
| Founded | 1908Lower | 2010 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Home appliances
| Fact | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £119 | RON 1,954 |
| Energy class | A | Not confirmed |
| Annual energy use (kWh) | 40 | Not confirmed |
| Capacity | 9 kg | 9kg / 502L |
| Dimensions | 59.5x52.1x85 | 85.2 x 60 x 191.2 |
| Spare parts period | 10 years | Not confirmed |
| Installation offered | Yes | Yes |
| Installation fee | £20 to £99 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Home security
| Fact | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Professional monitoring | Not confirmed | No |
| Local storage | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Diy |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| End-to-end encryption | Not confirmed | No |
| Free features | Not confirmed | 7-day video history for 3 months via app |
| Top resolution | Not confirmed | 4k |
| Power source | Not confirmed | Wired |
| Ecosystems | Not confirmed | Alexa, Google |
| Recording retention | Not confirmed | 7 days |
| Installation required | Not confirmed | No |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Not confirmed | Espresso |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Built-in grinder | Not confirmed | No |
| Milk system | Not confirmed | Steam wand |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | None |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 5.5 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,600 |
Air treatment
| Fact | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 230 to 500 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 48 to 104 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 6 to 12 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 27 to 50 |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Hoover | Xiaomi | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | £64.99below the median | Not confirmed | £79.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | 10,000below the median | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | Not confirmed | 10lowest quarter | 12 |
| Runtime | 160above the median | 180above the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 800above the median | 4,000highest quarter | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 8.3lowest quarter | 9.7below the median | 9.8 |
Median across 55 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.
Xiaomi
Pros
- The flagship robot pairs a self-empty dock with a 10 mm mop lift, so carpets are handled without swapping tools.
- Lidar navigation on the flagship robot, in line with 94.7% of tracked robot vacuum brands.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so help is not limited to email when something goes wrong.
Cons
- Mop lift of 10 mm places Xiaomi 10 of 12 on that measure, the lowest of its tracked rankings.
- Peak suction of 10,000 Pa sits under the category median of 15,000 Pa and ranks 30 of 46.
- The flagship RON 2,339 ranks 34 of 66 on price, so the top of the range is not the cheap option.
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
Xiaomi
Who it suits
- Households that want a single maker across robots, sticks, wet-dry and handheld cleaners, since robot vacuum, stick and wet dry covers the full set.
- Owners of flats with tight furniture clearance: the flagship robot stands 9.7 cm tall and keeps a 4,000 ml bin.
- Buyers who want phone and chat help, since support runs on email, chat and phone rather than email alone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want an upright in the same basket: Daewoo Electricals and Ewbank both list uprights, which robot vacuum, stick and wet dry does not cover.
- Buyers who prefer a dedicated floor-care maker: Philips keeps a shorter list at robot vacuum and wet dry, while Xiaomi spreads across robot vacuum, stick and wet dry.
- Anyone budgeting tightly at the top of the range: the flagship RON 2,339 ranks 34 of 66, so entry models from Ewbank or Daewoo Electricals deserve a look instead.
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Hoover | Xiaomi |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | No | Yes |
| 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.
Xiaomi
How much do I pay at the entry and the top end?+
The Romanian store lists products from RON 1,954, with the flagship priced at RON 2,339. Budget for the machine itself rather than a plan that renews, and check the return policy, which allows 14 days, before a large order.
Does the robot empty its own bin?+
Yes. The flagship robot pairs a self-empty dock with an onboard bin of 4,000 ml that empties after a run. Mopping runs from a pad, and that pad lifts 10 mm when the machine reaches a carpet.
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