Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Rowenta vs RYOBI
What sets them apart
| Compare | Rowenta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | X-FORCE FLEX 16.60 RH9C36, X-Force Flex 15.60 RH99F1, X-Clean 12 GZ7257 | PBLUV748K, PBLSV747K, PCL704K |
| Entry price | €74.99 | $43.44 |
| Flagship price | €599.99 | $399 |
| Markets | AT | 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 | 90 | 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
- Support channels: only Rowenta offers Chat.
- Support channels: only RYOBI offers Email, Phone.
- Products: only Rowenta offers Robot vacuum, Upright.
- Markets: only Rowenta offers AT.
- Markets: only RYOBI offers US, AU, CA.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | Rowenta | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry cordless price of €74.99 sits under the site entry median of €127.49, with €36.99 yearly filter cost. | 9.7HigherEntry price of $43.44 and a rank of 5 of 65 show a low starting price, with a spare parts shop. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherSpans robot vacuum, stick and upright from robot to handheld, plus purifiers with hepa h13 and carbon filters and 35 m² coverage. | 8.7Flagship model costs $399, ranking 25 of 66 against other brands. |
| Trust | 9.7Backed by 2 years of cover and a spare parts shop, sold through SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | Rowenta | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | France | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Rowenta | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless vacuums | 12 of 38 | 13 of 38 |
Where these facts come from
Rowenta
- rowenta.at: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
RYOBI
- ryobitools.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Rowenta | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more | Stick, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH | TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. |
| Headquarters | France | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 1909 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Rowenta | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €52.99 | Not confirmed |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 107 | Not confirmed |
| Room size (m²) | 35 | Not confirmed |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon | Not confirmed |
| Filter cost per year | €36.99 | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 21.5 | Not confirmed |
| Power use (W) | 2,100 | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Rowenta | RYOBI | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 90below the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | Not confirmed | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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
Questions about each
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.
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.