Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Kärcher vs Lilin
Where Kärcher and Lilin differ
| Compare |  Kärcher | Lilin ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | RVF 7 Comfort, RVM 4 Comfort, RVC 3 Comfort, RCF 3 | G7, T9, C7 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 15,000Higher | 6,500 |
| Mop type | Roller | Pad |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 yearsHigher |
| Markets | GB | AU, AT, BE, BG, CI, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IT, LV, LT, LU, MY, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, RO, SG, SK, SI, KR, ES, SE, CH, GBCovers more |
| Entry price | Not confirmed | €109 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | €340 |
| Obstacle avoidance | Camera AI | Not confirmed |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 250 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 300 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 9.8 |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Kärcher scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at Kärcher: 15,000 vs 6,500.
- Warranty is higher at Lilin: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Support channels: only Kärcher offers Phone, Help centre.
- Products: only Kärcher offers Stick.
- Products: only Lilin offers Handheld.
- Markets: only Lilin offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
Kärcher
Kärcher suits households who want a robot vacuum and a stick machine from the same maker, with the self empty dock and lidar both listed. Suction of 15,000 Pa sits level with the site median, so buyers chasing raw power have wider options, while GB shoppers can reach email, phone and help centre.
Lilin
Lilin sells robots and cordless machines below the robot vacuum midpoint of €145.84, which suits buyers who want lidar navigation and a self empty dock without flagship spending. Entry costs €109 and the top model €340, with 3 years of cover and a spare parts shop behind it.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kärcher | Lilin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.3Entry at €109 and flagship at €340 both land under the robot vacuum midpoints, and the cost score is 9.3. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherSuction of 15,000 Pa matches the site median 15,000 Pa, and robot vacuum, wet dry and stick covers robot, wet-dry and stick. | 8.9Self empty dock, lidar and a spare parts shop all yes, with 3 years of warranty behind an offer score of 8.9. |
| Trust | 9.5A named German operator, Alfred Kaercher SE & Co. KG in DE, founded 1935, with email, phone and help centre support behind the machines. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Kärcher | Lilin |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 12 of 34 | 16 of 34 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 15 of 47 | 20 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kärcher | Lilin |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Wet dry, Stick | Robot vacuum, Handheld, Wet dry |
| Legal entity | Alfred Kaercher SE & Co. KG | LIECTROUX ROBOTICS GmbH |
| Headquarters | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 1935 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Air treatment
| Fact | Kärcher | Lilin |
|---|---|---|
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 12 months | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kärcher | Lilin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Not confirmed | €109below the median | €114.50 |
| Flagship price | Not confirmed | €340below the median | €539.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 15,000at the median | 6,500lowest quarter | 15,000 |
| Runtime | Not confirmed | 250highest quarter | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 300lowest quarter | 700 |
| Height (cm) | Not confirmed | 9.8at the median | 9.8 |
Median across 55 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Kärcher
Pros
- Self empty dock and lidar are both listed, while 15.8% of listings on the site have no self empty dock.
- A spare parts shop is listed, and only 3.8% of listings lack one, so wear parts can be ordered directly.
- The warranty runs 2 years, a useful length of cover on a machine that runs most days in a busy home.
Cons
- Suction tops out at 15,000 Pa, level with the site median 15,000 Pa, so it does not lead on raw power.
- Mopping is limited to a roller system only, with no pad or spinning alternative listed.
- The range skips upright and handheld formats that both Daewoo Electricals and Ewbank list in robot vacuum, stick and upright and robot vacuum, stick and upright.
Lilin
Pros
- Lidar navigation and a self empty dock are both yes, so rooms are mapped and the bin is emptied at the dock.
- The entry robot is €109 and the flagship is €340, so the whole ladder stays under the category midpoints.
- A spare parts shop is yes, so brushes, filters and pads are available to G7, T9, C7 owners after the warranty ends.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so there is no phone line or live chat route when something breaks.
- Peak suction of 6,500 Pa sits below the robot vacuum median of 11,500 Pa, so it trails the field on raw lift.
- The range covers robot vacuum, handheld and wet dry, with no stick or upright models, unlike Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals.
Who each suits
Kärcher
Who it suits
- Households that want the robot, the wet-dry and the stick machine from the same brand.
- Buyers who weigh ownership details heavily: 2 years of cover, a spare parts shop and email, phone and help centre.
- Busy homes that want lidar mapping and a self empty dock rather than the highest suction figure.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants upright and handheld formats alongside the robot should start with Daewoo Electricals, whose robot vacuum, stick and upright covers more formats than this range.
- Shoppers who do not want a stick machine in the same range may prefer Philips, which lists robot vacuum and wet dry.
Lilin
Who it suits
- First time robot buyers who want lidar mapping and a self empty dock at entry level pricing.
- Households that keep machines for years, backed by 3 years of warranty and a spare parts shop.
- Buyers in the served markets AU, AT and BE who are happy to order direct from a German entity.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want stick or upright models, since Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals list robot vacuum, stick and upright and robot vacuum, stick and upright, a wider mix than robot vacuum, handheld and wet dry.
- Buyers who need phone or live chat help, since support runs on email only and a Philips purchase is the better first question for a retailer's help desk.
Current offers
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Questions about each
Kärcher
How much do Kärcher's floor care machines cost?+
Budget from the category spread rather than the brand name. Robot vacuum entry prices in this category centre on €145.84 and flagship models sit at €719, while cordless entry prices sit at €99.99.
Does the robot empty its own dock?+
Yes, a self empty dock is listed, so the machine empties its bin between runs without you handling it. Lidar is also listed for mapping, and the models named in RVF 7 Comfort, RVM 4 Comfort, RVC 3 Comfort, RCF 3 cover the robot and the stick machine.
Lilin
How much does a Lilin robot vacuum cost?+
The entry robot is €109 and the top model is €340, both sold as a single payment rather than a plan. The entry figure sits under the robot vacuum midpoint of €145.84, so a first robot does not mean settling for the bare minimum.
Is there a renewal price or a monthly charge after buying?+
No. Lilin lists a price per machine, so the entry robot at €109 and the flagship at €340 are paid once and nothing renews afterwards. The only ongoing spending is upkeep, meaning filters, brushes and mop pads, and a spare parts shop is available for those items.