Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Philips vs Rowenta
What sets them apart
| Compare | Philips ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Rowenta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Philips LatteGo 5400, Philips Baristina Latte, Philips Cafe Aromis | X-FORCE FLEX 16.60 RH9C36, X-Force Flex 15.60 RH99F1, X-Clean 12 GZ7257 |
| Entry price | £99.99 | €74.99 |
| Flagship price | £799.99 | €599.99 |
| Runtime | 180Higher | 90 |
| Markets | GB | AT |
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000 | Not confirmed |
| Self-empty dock | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mop type | Pad | Not confirmed |
| Obstacle avoidance | Structured light | Not confirmed |
| LiDAR navigation | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 260 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 9.7 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Philips scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.2.
- Runtime is higher at Philips: 180 vs 90.
- Support channels: only Rowenta offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Philips: 1891 vs 1909.
- Products: only Rowenta offers Stick, Upright, Handheld.
- Markets: only Philips offers GB.
- Markets: only Rowenta offers AT.
Our verdict on each
Philips
Philips suits buyers who want a machine that grinds beans and froths milk, with the grinder built in and a 2 year warranty behind it. The trade-off is breadth of range and support, since the listed types cover bean-to-cup and espresso only, with support on help centre.
Rowenta
Rowenta suits households that want floor care and air quality from one familiar name without paying flagship money. Cordless vacuums start at €74.99 and the purifier line starts at €52.99, and each purchase carries 2 years of cover. A single market, AT, and chat and help centre support keep the picture narrow.
Score breakdown
| Area | Philips | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.2Entry cordless price of €74.99 sits under the site entry median of €127.49, with €36.99 yearly filter cost. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherEntry at £99.99 sits well under the £799.99 top price, with grinder built in and auto-frother milk as standard. | 8.9Spans robot vacuum, stick and upright from robot to handheld, plus purifiers with hepa h13 and carbon filters and 35 m² coverage. |
| Trust | 9.9HigherA spare parts shop, a 2 year warranty and the Koninklijke Philips N.V. name, with support on help centre. | 9.7Backed by 2 years of cover and a spare parts shop, sold through SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Philips | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 180 | 90 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Philips | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Netherlands | France |
What we checked
Philips
- home-appliances.philips: 15 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- versuni.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Rowenta
- rowenta.at: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Philips | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Robot vacuums | 8 of 34 | 14 of 34 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Philips | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Wet dry | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more |
| Legal entity | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | France |
| Founded | 1891Lower | 1909 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Air treatment
| Fact | Philips | Rowenta |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | €52.99 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | Not confirmed | 107 |
| Room size (m²) | Not confirmed | 35 |
| Filter types | Not confirmed | Hepa h13, Carbon |
| Filter cost per year | Not confirmed | €36.99 |
| Filter change interval | Not confirmed | 12 months |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | Not confirmed | 21.5 |
| Power use (W) | Not confirmed | 2,100 |
| Mobile app | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Philips | Rowenta | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 5,000lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 15,000 |
| Runtime | 180above the median | 90below the median | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 260lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 700 |
| Height (cm) | 9.7below the median | Not confirmed | 9.8 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Philips
Pros
- Grinder built in, so beans go in and coffee comes out of the same machine with no separate grinder on the counter
- A spare parts shop is listed and 96.2% of ranked brands run one, so consumables stay easy to reorder
- Warranty runs 2 years, so a daily driver is covered well past its first year
Cons
- Support is limited to a help centre, so anyone hoping for a phone line or a direct email will not find one listed.
- The spread from a £99.99 entry point to a £799.99 flagship price is wide, and the top figure belongs to the premium end of the range rather than to an everyday machine.
- Drip and pod formats are not among its bean to cup and espresso, so buyers who brew a pot at a time or use capsules have no listed Philips machine.
Rowenta
Pros
- Entry pricing sits well under the market: cordless models start at €74.99 and purifiers at €52.99, below the site figures of €79.83 for vacuums and €42.39 for purifiers.
- Cordless runtime reaches 90 minutes, which is the working figure for a large home rather than a quick spot clean.
- A spare parts shop is listed, so worn brushes, filters and batteries can be replaced without replacing the machine.
Cons
- Sales are limited to AT, so anyone outside that market faces no local route to buy or return.
- Support runs on chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed for troubleshooting.
- Airflow of 107 m³/h is modest next to the site purifier median of 429.85 m³/h, so the units suit smaller rooms rather than open plans.
Who each suits
Philips
Who it suits
- Buyers who want beans ground and brewed in the same machine, since the grinder is built in
- Households that drink lattes and cappuccinos daily and would rather not work a steam wand, given the auto-frother
- Owners planning to keep a machine for years, with a spare parts shop listed and warranty running 2 years
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after drip or standalone grinders, since GASTROBACK and Daewoo Electricals list espresso, drip and grinder and drip, espresso and grinder
- Pod buyers, since Arno lists espresso, bean to cup and pod while Philips lists bean to cup and espresso
- Buyers who want phone or email support, since Philips support runs on help centre
Rowenta
Who it suits
- Households in AT who want a stick vacuum and a purifier under one roof brand.
- Renters and flat owners who need floor care sized to a smaller footprint, since the purifier covers 35 m² and the cordless line runs 90 minutes.
- Owners of an older unit who want to keep going, with a spare parts shop and 2 years of cover on a new machine.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers in other markets, since sales are limited to AT.
- Buyers who want phone support, as support runs on chat and help centre.
- Large open plan homes needing high airflow, since the purifier delivers 107 m³/h against a site median of 429.85 m³/h.
Questions about each
Philips
How much is a Philips coffee machine?+
The entry price is £99.99 and the top of the range is listed at £799.99. Both are purchase prices rather than ongoing fees, so the whole cost sits up front instead of being spread across a contract. Buyers replacing a filter machine can plan around the entry figure, while the top price belongs to the flagship models and the premium floor care units sold under the same name.
What types of coffee machine does Philips make?+
The listed types are bean to cup and espresso, covering bean-to-cup and espresso. Bean-to-cup grinds and brews from whole beans, while espresso covers the manual style. The range is anchored on LatteGo, Baristina and Cafe Aromis name lines, so there is a specific model to look up rather than a vague series name.
Rowenta
How much does a Rowenta cordless vacuum cost?+
Cordless models start at €74.99, with the flagship cordless machine at €599.99. The entry figure is a single purchase price rather than a subscription, and the site median entry price is €127.49. Every machine carries 2 years of cover.
What will a Rowenta air purifier cost to run?+
Purifiers start at €52.99, with the flagship unit drawing 107 m³/h of air. The flagship model's filter set is quoted at €36.99 a year, against a site median of €80.67, so the running cost sits below the middle of the market.
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