Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Nilfisk vs Zelmer
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Nilfisk |  Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | VU200, VU500, GU700A | ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr |
| Entry price | €54.99 | PLN 349 |
| Flagship price | €399.99 | PLN 1,199 |
| Runtime | 60Higher | 55 |
| Markets | BE, DK, DE, FI, FR, IE, NL, NO, AT, PT, SE, ES, GB | PL |
| Self-empty dock | Not confirmed | No |
| Mop type | Not confirmed | None |
| Obstacle avoidance | Not confirmed | None |
| LiDAR navigation | Not confirmed | No |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 800 |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Nilfisk scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Runtime is higher at Nilfisk: 60 vs 55.
- Founded is lower at Nilfisk: 1906 vs 1951.
- Nilfisk is available in 12 more countries.
- Markets: only Nilfisk offers BE, DK, DE.
- Markets: only Zelmer offers PL.
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.
Zelmer
Zelmer is a fair pick for Polish households who want plain cordless floor care at an entry price of PLN 349 and a flagship of PLN 1,199. It suits buyers who mop separately and empty the bin by hand, and less suits anyone chasing dock automation or Matter.
Score breakdown
| Area | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.6Entry at €54.99 undercuts the cordless ranking median, €99.99, and the flagship €399.99 undercuts €414.98. | 9.6Entry price ranks 16 out of 65 brands, and the cost score reads 9.6. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherA range of stick, upright and wet dry formats plus VU200, VU500, GU700A as named reference points for shoppers. | 8.7The offer score reads 8.7, with cordless pricing from PLN 349 to a PLN 1,199 flagship. |
| Trust | 9.9HigherFounded in 1906 and run as Nilfisk A/S from DK, an established name with a clear legal identity. | 9.4Trust score reads 9.4, backed by Eurogama Sp. z o.o. in PL trading since 1951. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 60 | 55 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
How they place
| Ranking | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless vacuums | 8 of 38 | 15 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Nilfisk A/S | Eurogama Sp. z o.o. |
| Headquarters | Denmark | Poland |
| Founded | 1906Lower | 1951 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Not confirmed | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, Grinder |
| Pump pressure (bar) | Not confirmed | 20 |
| Built-in grinder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Milk system | Not confirmed | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Thermoblock |
| Pod system | Not confirmed | None |
| Capacity (l) | Not confirmed | 9 |
| Power (W) | Not confirmed | 1,700 |
Air treatment
| Fact | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | PLN 149 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 140 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 10 to 15 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon, Ioniser |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 30 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 35 |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 11 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Nilfisk | Zelmer | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 60below the median | 55lowest quarter | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | Not confirmed | 800above the median | 700 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 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.
Zelmer
Pros
- The flagship cordless stick runs for 55 minutes on a charge, and the Piotr cordless model holds 800 ml of debris between empties.
- A 2 years warranty covers the flagship cordless vacuum, giving buyers a defined period for repairs and replacements.
- A spare parts shop is available, so filters, brushes and bins can be ordered from the brand for the working life of a machine.
Cons
- Self empty dock is not offered in the vacuum range, so the bin is still emptied by hand after each use.
- Lidar is not used on the cordless sticks, which leaves mapping and route detail basic next to robot-first ranges.
- Matter is not supported, so the vacuums cannot join a Matter setup alongside other connected devices.
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.
Zelmer
Who it suits
- Polish households buying a cordless stick or upright who expect phone and email support plus a spare parts shop after the sale.
- Shoppers who mop with a separate appliance, since mopping is listed as none on the cordless line.
- Homes that want long runtime per charge, given the 55-minute rating on the flagship cordless stick.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a robot vacuum in the same basket, since Hoover covers robot vacuum, stick and upright while the Zelmer range has no robot type.
- Buyers building a one-brand floor-care set that includes a robot, since Daewoo Electricals covers robot vacuum, stick and upright including that type.
- Shoppers who want mopping built into the cordless machine, since Zelmer lists none for mopping and Ewbank at robot vacuum, stick and upright is the nearer match for wet-dry work.
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Country by country
| Country | Nilfisk | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| 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 14 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.
Zelmer
How much does a Zelmer cordless vacuum cost?+
The cordless vacuum range has an entry price of PLN 349, and the flagship cordless stick is listed at PLN 1,199. Those figures mark the low and high ends of what the brand asks for a vacuum. Both are single product prices, so a shopper is weighing the purchase cost rather than a plan that renews.
Which cordless models does Zelmer list?+
The cordless range names ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr as its reference models, covering an upright, a stick aimed at pet hair and a compact stick for smaller spaces. The list is short, so narrowing the choice is easy. Buyers should match the model to floor type and to pet hair rather than to runtime alone, since runtimes differ across the line.