Waiting a whole lifetime for a combined robot and stick vacuum cleaner and then having two options emerge simultaneously is quite a surprise.
Following the release of Eufy’s 3-in-1 E20, a combination of a robot vacuum, stick vac, and handheld, Switchbot has introduced a model with similar features.
The K10+ Pro Combo merges the world’s smallest robot vacuum (Switchbot’s K10+, which has been reviewed) with a lightweight cordless vacuum. Both units dock and charge together in an auto-emptying base station, eliminating the need for manual emptying.
Switchbot
However, there are significant differences between the Switchbot and Eufy models.
Eufy’s E20 is a transformer that utilizes a single filter for all three modes. The filter transitions from the robot vacuum to the vacuum body in stick and handheld mode.
Eufy
On the other hand, the Switchbot K10+ Pro Combo utilizes a shared dock to charge and empty both the robot and the stick vacuum.
The K10+ Pro combo offers an advantage over the Eufy E20 as no transformation is necessary to switch between modes. The Eufy E20 has a limitation in that the robot and vacuum cannot be used simultaneously.
With the Switchbot model, you can easily lift the cordless vacuum from the stand and use it while the robot vacuum is in operation.
There is also a space consideration. Since the Eufy E20’s floor head and wand are not stored in the charging base, the dock takes up less vertical space. However, storage space will still be needed for the wand and floor head separately.
Eufy
One thing that both appliances seem to lack is mopping capabilities, so separate mopping equipment will still be necessary.
Another compromise when purchasing these models is the quality of both the robot and stick vacuum; neither are top-tier, and these combined devices come at a hefty price.
Is this two-in-one technology something that consumers truly desire, or is it simply a way to differentiate in a competitive market? As Dr. Ian Malcolm famously said in Jurassic Park: “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” Well, in this case, it’s marketing departments instead of scientists and vacuums instead of dinosaurs.
For more information, you can read our review of the Eufy E20. However, if you’re set on a combined model, the Switchbot K10+ Pro combo seems to have superior features on paper. We will be conducting a review soon to provide insights on its day-to-day performance, but here are the specifications:
- 20,000 Pa suction (vacuum – robot has 2,500 Pa suction)
- Lightweight: vacuum weighs 1.17kg and robot 2.3kg
- Dock can hold up to 70 days of dust
- 5-level filtration system
- V-shaped anti-tangle brush on vacuum and rubber brush on robot
- SilenTech for noise reduction
- App controls
- Alexa- and Matter-compatible
- Headlights on stick vacuum
Price and availability
The Switchbot K10+ Pro Combo is priced at £799.99, which may seem steep, but there is currently a £160 discount on Amazon, bringing the price down to £639.99. In the US, it is priced at $799.99 with a $200 discount available on Amazon, reducing the price to $599.99.
The Eufy E20 is available online from Amazon and Eufy in the UK for £549 and in the US for $549.99.
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