Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team
Xiaomi vs Zelmer
Xiaomi vs Zelmer: the differences
| Compare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | Xiaomi Robot Vacuum H40, Xiaomi TruClean W30 Pro, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max | ZVC351 Antek, ZSVC912BF PET Pawel, ZSVC510D Piotr |
| Flagship price | RON 2,339 | PLN 1,199 |
| Self-empty dock | YesHas it | No |
| Mop type | Pad | None |
| Obstacle avoidance | Structured light | None |
| LiDAR navigation | YesHas it | No |
| Runtime | 180Higher | 55 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 4,000Higher | 800 |
| Markets | RO | PL |
| Entry price | Not confirmed | PLN 349 |
| Top suction (Pa) | 10,000 | Not confirmed |
| Mop lift (mm) | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Height (cm) | 9.7 | Not confirmed |
| Matter support | Not confirmed | No |
Same on both: Warranty (2 years), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Zelmer scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Self-empty dock: only Xiaomi.
- LiDAR navigation: only Xiaomi.
- Runtime is higher at Xiaomi: 180 vs 55.
- Dust bin capacity (ml) is higher at Xiaomi: 4,000 vs 800.
- Support channels: only Xiaomi offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Zelmer: 1951 vs 2010.
- Products: only Xiaomi offers Robot vacuum.
- Products: only Zelmer offers Upright.
- Markets: only Xiaomi offers RO.
Our verdict on each
Xiaomi
Xiaomi suits Romanian households that want a single brand account across floor care, air and kitchen kit, and the flagship robot adds a self-empty dock with a 10 mm mop lift. Robot specs sit mid-pack rather than at the very top, and support runs on email, chat and phone.
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 | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Prices run RON 1,954 to RON 2,339, and the cost score of 9.2 reflects broad coverage rather than a low entry point. | 9.6HigherEntry price ranks 16 out of 65 brands, and the cost score reads 9.6. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherLidar, a self-empty dock and a 10 mm mop lift sit together on the flagship robot, which the offer score of 9.2 reflects. | 8.7The offer score reads 8.7, with cordless pricing from PLN 349 to a PLN 1,199 flagship. |
| Trust | 8.8Warranty of 2 years plus a 14 day return window sit behind a trust score of 8.8. | 9.4HigherTrust score reads 9.4, backed by Eurogama Sp. z o.o. in PL trading since 1951. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | 180 | 55 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 4,000 | 800 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless vacuums | 9 of 50 | 6 of 50 |
| Espresso and bean-to-cup machines | 7 of 63 | 5 of 63 |
| Coffee machines | 10 of 89 | 7 of 89 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | China | Poland |
Additional countries for Xiaomi: 1. Additional countries for Zelmer: 1.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Robot vacuum, Stick, Wet dry, Handheld | Stick, Upright, Wet dry, Handheld |
| Legal entity | Xiaomi Technology Netherlands B.V. | Eurogama Sp. z o.o. |
| Headquarters | China | Poland |
| Founded | 2010 | 1951Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Home security
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Professional monitoring | No | Not confirmed |
| Local storage | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Diy | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| End-to-end encryption | No | Not confirmed |
| Free features | 7-day video history for 3 months via app | Not confirmed |
| Top resolution | 4k | Not confirmed |
| Power source | Wired | Not confirmed |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google | Not confirmed |
| Recording retention | 7 days | Not confirmed |
| Installation required | No | Not confirmed |
Coffee machines
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Machine types | Espresso | Espresso, Bean to cup, Drip, GrinderCovers more |
| Pump pressure (bar) | 20 | 20 |
| Built-in grinder | No | YesHas it |
| Milk system | Steam wand | Steam wand |
| Boiler type | Not confirmed | Thermoblock |
| Pod system | None | None |
| Capacity (l) | 5.5 | 9Higher |
| Power (W) | 1,600 | 1,700 |
Air treatment
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | RON 1,954 | PLN 149 |
| Clean air delivery rate (m³/h) | 230 to 500Higher | 140 |
| Room size (m²) | 48 to 104Higher | 10 to 15 |
| Filter types | Hepa h13, Carbon | Hepa h13, Carbon, IoniserCovers more |
| Filter change interval | 6 to 12 months | Not confirmed |
| Quietest noise level (dB) | 20Lower | 30 |
| Power use (W) | 27 to 50Lower | 35 |
Kitchen appliances
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking programmes | 12Higher | 11 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | No | Not confirmed |
Home appliances
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9kg / 502L | Not confirmed |
| Dimensions | 85.2 x 60 x 191.2 | Not confirmed |
| Installation offered | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Xiaomi | Zelmer | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top suction (Pa) | 10,000below the median | Not confirmed | 15,000 |
| Mop lift (mm) | 10lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 12 |
| Runtime | 180above the median | 55lowest quarter | 120 |
| Dust bin capacity (ml) | 4,000highest quarter | 800above the median | 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
Xiaomi
Pros
- The flagship robot pairs a self-empty dock with a 10 mm mop lift, so carpets are handled without swapping tools.
- Lidar navigation on the flagship robot, in line with 94.7% of tracked robot vacuum brands.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, so help is not limited to email when something goes wrong.
Cons
- Mop lift of 10 mm places Xiaomi 10 of 12 on that measure, the lowest of its tracked rankings.
- Peak suction of 10,000 Pa sits under the category median of 15,000 Pa and ranks 30 of 46.
- The flagship RON 2,339 ranks 34 of 66 on price, so the top of the range is not the cheap option.
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
Xiaomi
Who it suits
- Households that want a single maker across robots, sticks, wet-dry and handheld cleaners, since robot vacuum, stick and wet dry covers the full set.
- Owners of flats with tight furniture clearance: the flagship robot stands 9.7 cm tall and keeps a 4,000 ml bin.
- Buyers who want phone and chat help, since support runs on email, chat and phone rather than email alone.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want an upright in the same basket: Daewoo Electricals and Ewbank both list uprights, which robot vacuum, stick and wet dry does not cover.
- Buyers who prefer a dedicated floor-care maker: Philips keeps a shorter list at robot vacuum and wet dry, while Xiaomi spreads across robot vacuum, stick and wet dry.
- Anyone budgeting tightly at the top of the range: the flagship RON 2,339 ranks 34 of 66, so entry models from Ewbank or Daewoo Electricals deserve a look instead.
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 | Xiaomi | Zelmer |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | No | Yes |
| Romania | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Xiaomi
How much do I pay at the entry and the top end?+
The Romanian store lists products from RON 1,954, with the flagship priced at RON 2,339. Budget for the machine itself rather than a plan that renews, and check the return policy, which allows 14 days, before a large order.
Does the robot empty its own bin?+
Yes. The flagship robot pairs a self-empty dock with an onboard bin of 4,000 ml that empties after a run. Mopping runs from a pad, and that pad lifts 10 mm when the machine reaches a carpet.
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.
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