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H.Koenig SWR28 review: 118 specs compared

Avg. price:~£160Max suction power:?Runtime:90 minDustbin capacity:400 mLMax threshold height:?

H.Koenig SWR28 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.

5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 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%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of robot vacuums
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
5.0

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

30%

5.5

Cleaning

23%

4.3

Navigation

18%

5.4

Mopping

12%

4.0

Battery

10%

4.5

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 97%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
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Technical Specifications of robot vacuum H.Koenig SWR28

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

30%

5.5

Cleaning

23%

4.3

Navigation

18%

5.4

Mopping

12%

4.0

Battery

10%

4.5

Smart Features

7%

5.8

Design

5.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
H.Koenig SWR28 has a popularity index of 1, lower than that of 70.7% of robot vacuums and equal to that of 29.3% of robot vacuums.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.4
Max suction power
?
N. of suction power levels
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This robot vacuum has 2 suction power levels, which is fewer than 86.1% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 5.9% of robot vacuums offer.
Motor type
?
Power
24 W
Cleaning modes
2
Market range: <2 – >5
This robot vacuum offers 2 cleaning modes, which is fewer than 89.9% of robot vacuums offer and the same number as 10.1% of robot vacuums offer.
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Mopping capability
yes
This robot vacuum can mop floors. 78.8% 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
oval
Mop pad material
microfiber
Mop pressure
?
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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
2,200 mAh
Market range: <2.4k mAh – >5.2k mAh
This robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh, which is lower than 91.3% of robot vacuums and equal to 1% of robot vacuums.
Battery type
NiMH
Battery voltage
12 V
Runtime
90 min
Market range: <90 min – >240 min
This robot vacuum runs for 90 min per charge, which is shorter than 89.9% of robot vacuums and equal to 4.2% 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
87 mm
Width
320 mm
Length
320 mm
Weight
2.8 kg
Market range: <2.59 kg – >4.76 kg
This robot vacuum weighs 2.8 kg, making it lighter than 80.9% of robot vacuums and the same weight as 3.5% of robot vacuums.
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H.Koenig SWR28 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
  • More advanced display
    This robot vacuum has a more advanced display type than the average robot vacuum (LCD vs none).
    LCD vs none
  • Offers UV treatment
    This robot vacuum offers UV floor treatment, while the average robot vacuum does not. 1.8% of robot vacuums offer UV floor treatment.
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 21.6% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Has a removable battery
    This robot vacuum has a removable battery, while the average robot vacuum has a fixed battery.
  • More advanced display
    This robot vacuum has a more advanced display type than the average robot vacuum (LCD vs none).
    LCD vs none
  • 21.6% lighter
    This robot vacuum is lighter than the average robot vacuum (2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg). The average robot vacuum weighs 3.57 kg.
    2.8 kg vs 3.57 kg
  • Supports a handheld remote control
    This robot vacuum supports a handheld remote control, while the average robot vacuum does not. 22.1% of robot vacuums support this.
  • 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
  • Offers UV treatment
    This robot vacuum offers UV floor treatment, while the average robot vacuum does not. 1.8% of robot vacuums offer UV floor treatment.
  • 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
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 2 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    2 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.
  • 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.
  • 18.9% worse value for money
    H.Koenig SWR28 has worse value for money than the average robot vacuum (6.38 vs 7.6).
    6.38 vs 7.59
  • 6.53x less popular
    H.Koenig SWR28 is less popular than the average robot vacuum (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.53
  • 60 min shorter runtime
    This robot vacuum runs for less time per charge than the average robot vacuum (90 min vs 150 min). The average robot vacuum runs for 150 min.
    90 min vs 150 min
  • Does not resume cleaning after charging
    This robot vacuum does not resume cleaning after charging, while the average robot vacuum resumes cleaning after charging.
  • 1,000 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This robot vacuum has a smaller battery capacity than the average robot vacuum (2,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh). The average robot vacuum has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh.
    2,200 mAh vs 3,200 mAh
  • 60 m² smaller cleaning area
    This robot vacuum has a smaller maximum cleaning area than the average robot vacuum (120 m² vs 180 m²). The average robot vacuum has a maximum cleaning area of 180 m².
    120 m² vs 180 m²
  • Older model
    This robot vacuum was released in 2015, earlier than the average robot vacuum in 2023. The average release year for robot vacuums is 2023.
    2015 vs 2023
  • 5 dB louder
    This robot vacuum has a higher reported cleaning noise level than the average robot vacuum (70 dB vs 65 dB). The average robot vacuum has a reported noise level of 65 dB.
    70 dB vs 65 dB
  • 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.
  • 2 fewer cleaning modes
    This robot vacuum offers fewer cleaning modes than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 cleaning modes.
    2 vs 4
  • 2 fewer suction power levels
    This robot vacuum offers fewer suction power levels than the average robot vacuum (2 vs 4). The average robot vacuum offers 4 suction power levels.
    2 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.
  • Non-washable filter
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable filter, while the average robot vacuum does. 72.5% of robot vacuums have a washable filter.
  • Non-washable dustbin
    This robot vacuum does not have a washable dustbin, while the average robot vacuum does. 83.6% of robot vacuums have a washable dustbin.
  • No water flow control
    This robot vacuum does not support water flow control, while the average robot vacuum does. 70% of robot vacuums support water flow control.
  • 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

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09/05/2023
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What customers like about H.Koenig SWR28

  • Excellent value for money
  • Convenient scheduling of up to seven cleaning sessions per week
  • Compact, low-profile design easily fits beneath furniture
  • Useful accessories include a virtual wall and remote control
  • Moderately low noise level compared with conventional vacuums

What customers don't like about H.Koenig SWR28

  • Insufficient suction for thick carpets or heavy dirt
  • Small dustbin needs frequent emptying
  • Side brushes easily tangle long hair and require maintenance
  • Struggles with pronounced level changes or very dark carpets
  • Battery life declines slightly over time

Verdict

The H.Koenig SWR28 is an intelligent 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop designed for hard floors and short-haired carpets, featuring a dual-brush system (one central and two side brushes), a built-in UV sterilization lamp, a 0.4-liter bagless dust container, and a HEPA filtration system. Its main pros include an automated weekly programming schedule for up to 7 distinct cleaning cycles, a touch-sensitive LCD control panel with an included remote control, obstacle and cliff-detection sensors, a virtual wall barrier to restrict access, and up to 90 minutes of continuous runtime with an automatic return to its stationary charging base. On the downside, the device lacks smart Wi-Fi connectivity or mapping capabilities, requires a relatively long 3 to 5-hour charging time, and is restricted by a modest 0.4-liter capacity that limits its use in larger households.

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