Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Nilfisk vs RYOBI
Where Nilfisk and RYOBI differ
| Compare |  Nilfisk |  RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | VU200, VU500, GU700A | PBLUV748K, PBLSV747K, PCL704K |
| Entry price | €54.99 | $43.44 |
| Flagship price | €399.99 | $399 |
| Markets | BE, DK, DE, FI, FR, IE, NL, NO, AT, PT, SE, ES, GB | US, AU, CA, MX |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | No |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | Roller |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | None |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | No |
| Runtime | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nilfisk scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Products: only Nilfisk offers Upright.
- Markets: only Nilfisk offers BE, DK, DE.
- Markets: only RYOBI offers US, AU, CA.
Our verdict on each
Nilfisk
Nilfisk suits households that want a plain stick, upright, wet-dry or handheld machine rather than a robot, with entry models at €54.99 and a flagship at €399.99. A spare parts shop and support on email, phone and help centre make it a steady choice for buyers who keep one machine for years.
RYOBI
RYOBI suits households after straightforward stick, wet-dry and handheld floor care rather than robots, and buyers who want a machine without a large outlay. It scores 9.2 overall here, and the range adds a roller mop system and a spare parts shop.
Score breakdown
| Area | Nilfisk | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry at €54.99 undercuts the cordless ranking median, €99.99, and the flagship €399.99 undercuts €414.98. | 9.7HigherEntry price of $43.44 and a rank of 5 of 65 show a low starting price, with a spare parts shop. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherA range of stick, upright and wet dry formats plus VU200, VU500, GU700A as named reference points for shoppers. | 8.7Flagship model costs $399, ranking 25 of 66 against other brands. |
| Trust | 9.9Founded in 1906 and run as Nilfisk A/S from DK, an established name with a clear legal identity. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Nilfisk | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless vacuums | 8 of 38 | 13 of 38 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Nilfisk | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Denmark | Not confirmed |
Sources behind this comparison
Nilfisk
- nilfisk.com: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- shop.nilfisk.com: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
RYOBI
- ryobitools.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nilfisk | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more | Stick, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Nilfisk A/S | TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Denmark | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1906 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nilfisk | RYOBI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 60below the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Nilfisk
Pros
- Entry machines start at €54.99, ranking 8 on price at entry out of 65 brands.
- A flagship price of €399.99 is modest beside a site flagship range that reaches €6,386.19.
- A 2 year warranty covers each purchase, and the spare parts shop keeps consumables available afterwards.
Cons
- stick, upright and wet dry holds no robot vacuums, where Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals all list them.
- Cordless runtime of 60 minutes is the figure to plan around in larger homes.
- Warranty cover of 2 years is modest, so the spare parts shop does more for a long owned machine than the guarantee does.
RYOBI
Pros
- Entry price of $43.44 keeps the starting outlay at the cheap end of the market for stick, wet dry and handheld machines
- Spare parts shop is yes, so replacement parts can be bought directly after the sale
- Mopping runs on a roller system, so wet pickup happens in the same pass
Cons
- Self empty dock is no, so emptying the bin stays a manual job
- Obstacle avoidance is none and Lidar is no, which limits hands-free mapping
- Matter is no, so the tools sit outside the connected home standards common in the category
Who each suits
Nilfisk
Who it suits
- Households after a stick, upright, wet-dry or handheld machine they drive themselves rather than a robot.
- Buyers in the markets in Belgium, DK and DE who want to order direct and keep parts on hand for later.
- Shoppers who weigh price at entry before features, since the range opens at €54.99.
Who should look elsewhere
- Robot vacuum buyers, since stick, upright and wet dry stops at stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld while Hoover lists robot models too.
- Anyone outside BE, DK and DE who needs a local listing, for whom Hoover, Ewbank and Daewoo Electricals are the brands to check first.
- Households wanting long cordless sessions, since Nilfisk quotes 60 minutes and runtime should be compared against Hoover or Ewbank before buying.
RYOBI
Who it suits
- Renters and homeowners who want a stick, wet-dry and handheld set at a low entry price
- Households in the United States, AU and CA who want a spare parts shop for later repairs
- Buyers who prefer a manual empty and a straightforward cleaning routine
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone set on a robot vacuum with a self empty dock, since self empty dock is no, should look at Ewbank or Philips
- Households that need Matter in the smart home, where Matter is no here, should compare Ewbank instead
- Buyers wanting lidar and camera obstacle avoidance, since Lidar is no and obstacle avoidance is none, are better served by Philips or Daewoo Electricals
Current offers
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Nilfisk | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
8 of 13 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Nilfisk
How much does a Nilfisk vacuum cost?+
Nilfisk lists vacuums from €54.99 at the entry point up to €399.99 for the flagship machine. Named models include VU200, VU500, GU700A, and the range covers stick, upright, wet-dry and handheld formats. Shoppers working to a fixed budget can start at the lower figure and stay with the same brand across formats.
What types of vacuums does Nilfisk sell?+
The range covers stick, upright and wet dry. Sticks, uprights, wet-dry machines and handhelds cover floors, stairs and spot cleans, and VU200, VU500, GU700A give buyers a concrete starting point when comparing size and power between formats.
RYOBI
How much does RYOBI floor care cost at the start?+
Entry price is $43.44, a low starting point for the range. That figure ranks 5 among 65 brands tracked on price at entry, placing it towards the cheaper end of the market. The reference models PBLUV748K, PBLSV747K, PCL704K cover the formats listed for the brand.
What does the top of the RYOBI range cost?+
The flagship model carries a price of $399, and it is a manual stick, wet-dry or handheld machine rather than a robot. On price for the flagship, that figure ranks 25 of 66 brands tracked, so the top of the range sits lower in the market than brands whose priciest models are docked robots.