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H.Koenig SWR14 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Max suction power:?Runtime:60 minDustbin capacity:300 mLMax threshold height:?

H.Koenig SWR14 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Robot Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

4.8/10

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the robot vacuum's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best robot vacuums on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

3.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of robot vacuums
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

30%

5.9

Cleaning

23%

4.3

Navigation

18%

4.7

Mopping

12%

3.8

Battery

10%

4.3

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 96%
3.9

User score

User score
3.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.2

User ratings

30%

3.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 99%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum H.Koenig SWR14

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of robot-vacuum performance across cleaning, navigation, mopping, battery life, filtration, brush design, smart features, and dimensions.
When it matters
When you want to compare robot vacuums based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

30%

5.9

Cleaning

23%

4.3

Navigation

18%

4.7

Mopping

12%

3.8

Battery

10%

4.3

Smart Features

7%

7.2

Design

5.0
User score
User score
3.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
When it matters
When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.2

User ratings

30%

3.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
3.9
Popularity
Popularity
3.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the robot vacuum.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Popularity:
H.Koenig SWR14 has a popularity index of 3.1, lower than that of 68.1% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 0.2% of robot vacuums.
3.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the robot vacuum's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a robot vacuum with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.3
Max suction power
?
N. of suction power levels
1
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 1 suction power levels, which is fewer than 92.3% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 7.7% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
?
Power
24 W
Cleaning modes
?
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Mopping capability
no
This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, although 79% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Mopping system type
static pad
This robot vacuum uses static pad for mopping. This system is more effective than those on 20.4% of robot vacuums and as effective as those on 46.3% of robot vacuums.
Mop pad type
none
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
N/A
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Primary navigation technology
random
This robot vacuum uses random as its primary navigation system, which is less capable than the systems in 96% of robot vacuums and matched by 4% of robot vacuums.
Mapping capability
no
This robot vacuum does not map the floor, although 74.2% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Real-time mapping
no
This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, although 68.7% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Multiple map storage
no
This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, although 56.6% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
Map editing
no
This robot vacuum does not support map editing, although 64% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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App control
no
This robot vacuum does not support app control. 94.7% of robot vacuums support app control.
App name
N/A
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 93.9% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
Supported Wi-Fi bands
no Wi-Fi
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 64.7% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
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Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh, which is lower than 99.8% of robot vacuums and equal to 0.2% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
NiMH
Battery voltage
14.4 V
Runtime
60 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 60 min per charge, which is shorter than 98.6% of robot vacuums and equal to 1% of robot vacuums.
Recharge and resume
no
This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, although 83.3% of robot vacuums offer this feature.
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Shape
round
Height
85 mm
Width
?
Length
345 mm
Weight
1.9 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 1.9 kg, making it lighter than 98.6% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 0.2% of robot vacuums.
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H.Koenig SWR14 vs the average robot vacuum

246810TotalBatteryDesignSmart FeaturesNavigationCleaningMopping
  • Has a removable battery
    This robot vacuum has a removable battery, while the average robot vacuum has a fixed battery.
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • 46.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 3.25x cheaper
    H.Koenig SWR14 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£80 vs £260).
    £80 vs £260
  • 3.25x cheaper
    H.Koenig SWR14 is cheaper than the average robot vacuum (£80 vs £260).
    £80 vs £260
  • Has a removable battery
    This robot vacuum has a removable battery, while the average robot vacuum has a fixed battery.
  • 10 dB quieter
    This robot vacuum has a lower reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (55 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    55 dB vs 65 dB
  • 46.8% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    1.9 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • 1 more side brushes
    This robot vacuum has more side brushes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 1). The average robot vacuum has 1 side brushes.
    2 vs 1
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses random for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    random vs LiDAR
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • 90 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (60 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    60 min vs 150 min
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • 2.06x lower user score
    User score
    3.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the robot vacuum
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a robot vacuum handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    H.Koenig SWR14
    the average robot vacuum
    H.Koenig SWR14 has a lower user score than the average robot vacuum (3.88 vs 8).
    3.88 vs 8
  • 19.8% worse value for money
    H.Koenig SWR14 has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.33 vs 7.6).
    6.33 vs 7.59
  • 2.07x less popular
    H.Koenig SWR14 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (3.15 vs 6.5).
    3.15 vs 6.53
  • 90 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (60 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    60 min vs 150 min
  • 2,000 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (1,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    1,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • Does not resume cleaning after charging
    This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, while the average robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging.
  • 3.5 h longer charging time
    This robot vacuum takes longer to recharge fully than the average robot vacuum (8 h vs 4.5 h). The average robot vacuum takes 4.5 h.
    8 h vs 4.5 h
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2012, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2012 vs 2023
  • No app control
    This robot vacuum does not support app control, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.5% of robot vacuums support app control.
  • No Wi-Fi
    This robot vacuum does not support Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 93.7% of robot vacuums support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • No voice assistant control
    This robot vacuum does not support voice assistant control, while the average robot vacuum does. 91.3% of robot vacuums support this.
  • No scheduled cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support scheduled cleaning, while the average robot vacuum does. 96.4% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • No maintenance notifications
    This robot vacuum does not provide maintenance notifications, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.8% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No cleaning reports
    This robot vacuum does not provide cleaning reports, while the average robot vacuum does. 87.4% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No software updates
    This robot vacuum does not support software updates, while the average robot vacuum does. 94.4% of robot vacuums support these.
  • No voice prompts
    This robot vacuum does not provide voice prompts, while the average robot vacuum does. 76.3% of robot vacuums offer these.
  • No cloud connectivity
    This robot vacuum does not support cloud connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 90.7% of robot vacuums support cloud connectivity.
  • No Bluetooth
    This robot vacuum does not support Bluetooth connectivity, while the average robot vacuum does. 64.6% of robot vacuums support Bluetooth connectivity.
  • No do not disturb mode
    This robot vacuum does not have a do not disturb mode, while the average robot vacuum does. 89.3% of robot vacuums offer this.
  • More basic obstacle avoidance
    This robot vacuum uses infrared for obstacle avoidance, while the average robot vacuum uses hybrid.
    infrared vs hybrid
  • More basic navigation
    This robot vacuum uses random for navigation, while the average robot vacuum uses LiDAR.
    random vs LiDAR
  • No no-mop zones
    This robot vacuum does not support no-mop zones, while the average robot vacuum does. 53.1% of robot vacuums support this feature.
  • Does not map the floor
    This robot vacuum does not map the floor, while the average robot vacuum maps the floor.
  • Does not support map editing
    This robot vacuum does not support map editing, while the average robot vacuum lets you edit maps.
  • Does not store multiple maps
    This robot vacuum does not store multiple maps, while the average robot vacuum stores multiple maps.
  • Does not recognize individual rooms
    This robot vacuum does not recognize individual rooms, while the average robot vacuum recognizes individual rooms.
  • Does not update its map in real time
    This robot vacuum does not update its map in real time, while the average robot vacuum updates its map in real time.
  • Does not support virtual boundaries
    This robot vacuum does not support virtual boundaries, while the average robot vacuum supports virtual boundaries.
  • Does not show its location in real time
    This robot vacuum does not show its location in real time, while the average robot vacuum shows its location in real time.
  • No gyroscope
    This robot vacuum does not have a gyroscope, while the average robot vacuum does. 93.1% of robot vacuums have this sensor.
  • No automatic docking
    This robot vacuum does not return to its dock automatically, while the average robot vacuum does. 98.6% of robot vacuums offer automatic docking.
  • 3 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    1 vs 4
  • Does not detect carpets automatically
    This robot vacuum does not detect carpets automatically, while the average robot vacuum detects carpets automatically.
  • Does not boost suction automatically on carpets
    This robot vacuum does not boost suction automatically on carpets, while the average robot vacuum boosts suction on carpets automatically.
  • Does not have a floating main brush
    This robot vacuum does not have a floating main brush, while the average robot vacuum has a floating main brush.
  • Does not support zone cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support zone cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports zone cleaning.
  • Does not support room-by-room cleaning
    This robot vacuum does not support room-by-room cleaning, while the average robot vacuum supports room-by-room cleaning.
  • 100 mL smaller dustbin
    This robot vacuum has a smaller onboard dustbin than the average robot vacuum (300 mL vs 400 mL). The average robot vacuum has a dustbin capacity of 400 mL.
    300 mL vs 400 mL
  • Cannot mop floors
    This robot vacuum cannot mop floors, while the average robot vacuum can mop floors.
  • 3 fewer water flow levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer water flow levels than the average robot vacuum (0 vs 3). The average number of water flow levels is 3.
    0 vs 3

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about H.Koenig SWR14

  • Affordable pricing compared to high-end brands
  • Independent operation allows for hands-free basic maintenance cleaning
  • Low profile design helps it navigate easily under certain furniture
  • Equipped with basic obstacle avoidance sensors
  • Comes with dual side brushes that assist in sweeping up edge debris

What customers don't like about H.Koenig SWR14

  • Random or non-systematic navigation patterns lead to missed spots
  • Small dustbin capacity that fills up quickly, requiring frequent emptying
  • Prone to getting stuck on thick carpets or elevated door thresholds
  • Lacks advanced modern tracking or advanced smartphone app integration
  • Suction power is mostly suited for hard floors and light debris rather than deep carpet cleaning

Verdict

The H.Koenig SWR14 is a compact, automatic robot vacuum cleaner measuring 35.0 x 34.5 x 13.5 cm and weighing just 1.9 kilograms, designed to fit easily under low furniture. It operates with an intelligent program using built-in obstacle sensors for redirection, features a cleanable HEPA filter for dust containment, and includes a dual-purpose floor wipe attachment to shine tile and wood surfaces. Main pros include its highly portable, lightweight footprint and a safety mechanism that automatically shuts off the device the moment it is lifted. However, notable cons include its short continuous runtime of only 50 to 60 minutes per charge alongside an exceptionally long battery replenishment period requiring up to 8 hours.

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