Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Rowenta vs Zelmer
What sets them apart
| Compare | Rowenta ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | X-FORCE FLEX 16.60 RH9C36, X-Force Flex 15.60 RH99F1, X-Clean 12 GZ7257 | ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr |
| Entry price | €74.99 | PLN 349 |
| Flagship price | €599.99 | PLN 1,199 |
| Runtime | 90Higher | 55 |
| Markets | AT | 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
- Runtime is higher at Rowenta: 90 vs 55.
- Support channels: only Rowenta offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Zelmer offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Rowenta: 1909 vs 1951.
- Products: only Rowenta offers Robot vacuum.
- Markets: only Rowenta offers AT.
- Markets: only Zelmer offers PL.
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.
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 | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry cordless price of €74.99 sits under the site entry median of €127.49, with €36.99 yearly filter cost. | 9.6HigherEntry price ranks 16 out of 65 brands, and the cost score reads 9.6. |
| Offer | 8.9HigherSpans robot vacuum, stick and upright from robot to handheld, plus purifiers with hepa h13 and carbon filters and 35 m² coverage. | 8.7The offer score reads 8.7, with cordless pricing from PLN 349 to a PLN 1,199 flagship. |
| Trust | 9.7HigherBacked by 2 years of cover and a spare parts shop, sold through SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH. | 9.4Trust score reads 9.4, backed by Eurogama Sp. z o.o. in PL trading since 1951. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 90 | 55 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | France | Poland |
What we checked
Rowenta
- rowenta.at: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Zelmer
- zelmer.pl: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless vacuums | 12 of 38 | 15 of 38 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Upright, Wet dry, HandheldCovers more | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | SEB OESTERREICH HANDELS GmbH | Eurogama Sp. z o.o. |
| Headquarters | France | Poland |
| Founded | 1909Lower | 1951 |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Air treatment
| Fact | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €52.99 | PLN 149 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 107 | 140Higher |
| Room size (m²) | 35Higher | 10 to 15 |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon | Hepa h13, Carbon, IoniserCovers more |
| Filter cost per year | €36.99 | Not confirmed |
| Filter change interval | 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 21.5Lower | 30 |
| Power use (W) | 2,100 | 35Lower |
| Mobile app | Yes | Not confirmed |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Rowenta | 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 |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | Not confirmed | 11 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Rowenta | Zelmer | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 90below 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
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.
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
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.
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.
Country by country
| Country | Rowenta | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | No | Yes |
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.
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.