Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Lilin vs TP-Link
Where Lilin and TP-Link differ
| Compare | Lilin ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | G7, T9, C7 | Tapo RV20 Max, Tapo RV30 Max Plus, Tapo RV50 Pro Omni |
| Top suction (Pa) | 6,500 | 15,000Higher |
| Mop type | Pad | Spinning |
| Runtime | 250Higher | 180 |
| Height (cm) | 9.8Lower | 10 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 1 to 2 years |
| Entry price | €109 | Not confirmed |
| Flagship price | €340 | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | Structured light |
| Markets | 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, GB | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Self-empty dock (Yes), LiDAR navigation (Yes), Dust bin capacity (ml) (300), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- TP-Link scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Top suction (Pa) is higher at TP-Link: 15,000 vs 6,500.
- Runtime is higher at Lilin: 250 vs 180.
- Height (cm) is lower at Lilin: 9.8 vs 10.
- Warranty is higher at Lilin: 3 years vs 1 to 2 years.
- Support channels: only TP-Link offers Phone, Help centre, Community.
- Products: only Lilin offers Handheld, Wet dry.
Our verdict on each
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.
TP-Link
TP-Link suits households that want Matter-certified devices, local control and a hub whose subscription is $0, and it sells robot vacuums rated at 15,000 Pa for the same rooms. Buyers who want blinds, thermostats or radiator valves should weigh Aqara or SONOFF, and sensors need a hub.
Score breakdown
| Area | Lilin | TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry at €109 and flagship at €340 both land under the robot vacuum midpoints, and the cost score is 9.3. | 9.4HigherEntry prices sit against a €96.46 median, and the hub subscription is $0, so nothing recurs. |
| Offer | 8.9Self empty dock, lidar and a spare parts shop all yes, with 3 years of warranty behind an offer score of 8.9. | 9.4HigherProtocols are matter and wi fi and ecosystems covered are alexa, google and homekit, so devices and vacuums share a hub. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.1Local control is yes, support runs on email, phone and help centre, and warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years. |
How they place
| Ranking | Lilin | TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 16 of 34 | 11 of 34 |
| Robot vacuum and mop combos | 20 of 47 | 14 of 47 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Lilin | TP-Link |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Handheld, Wet dryCovers more | Robot vacuum |
| Legal entity | LIECTROUX ROBOTICS GmbH | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
| Headquarters | Germany | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Lilin | TP-Link | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | €109below the median | Not confirmed | €114.50 |
| Flagship price | €340below the median | Not confirmed | €539.99 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 6,500lowest quarter | 15,000at the median | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 250highest quarter | 180above the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 300lowest quarter | 300lowest quarter | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 9.8at the median | 10above the median | 9.8 |
Median across 55 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
TP-Link
Pros
- Local control is listed as yes, so schedules and scenes can run on the local network instead of a cloud round trip.
- Protocols are matter and wi fi and ecosystems covered are alexa, google and homekit, so the devices and the robot vacuums sit in the same setup.
- The hub subscription is $0, so there is nothing to renew or pay for month to month.
Cons
- Hub required is listed as yes for the sensor range, so a hub is part of entry cost rather than something you can add later.
- Device types are lighting, plug and hub, which leaves out blinds, thermostats and radiator valves; Aqara lists hub, sensor and lighting and SONOFF lists thermostat, trv and lighting for those categories.
- Warranty cover runs 1 to 2 years, so the shorter terms on some products are worth reading before you mount sensors or buy a dock.
Who each suits
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.
TP-Link
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want lights, plugs, sensors and robot vacuums run from a single hub.
- People who care about local control and paying nothing monthly for the hub.
- Households on a budget who want Matter support without changing brand for floor cleaning.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for blinds or radiator valve buyers: Aqara (hub, sensor and lighting) and SONOFF (thermostat, trv and lighting) both list types missing from TP-Link's lighting, plug and hub.
- Not for smart thermostat buyers: Samsung lists hub, sensor and plug, which includes a thermostat, while TP-Link's device list stops short of heating control.
Questions about each
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.
TP-Link
What does the TP-Link smart home range actually cover?+
The device list is lighting, plug and hub, so you get lighting, plugs, hubs and sensors, with energy reporting part of the plug range. That is a narrower line than some rivals, and the gap shows up in heating and shading.
Do I need the hub to get started?+
For the sensor range the hub is required, and local control is listed as yes as well, so the hub is where automations on the local network actually run. Treat it as part of your entry cost rather than an optional extra, and check which rooms need sensors before ordering.