Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
B&Q vs Einhell
B&Q
Higher score in this comparison
Einhell
What sets them apart
| Compare | B&QReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | EinhellReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £129.95 | £57.95Lower |
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 800 | 2,200Higher |
| Shared battery platform | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB, IE, JE, GG | AT, BE, BA, BG, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IT, NL, PL, PT, RO, RS, SK, ES, SE, CH, UA, GB, AR, CL, CO, PE, PH, SG, TH, TR, AE, CA, AU, NZ, ZA |
| Maximum slope | Not confirmed | 35% |
| Noise level (dB) | 58 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Warranty (3 years), App control (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Einhell: £57.95 vs £129.95.
- Largest lawn area (m²) is higher at Einhell: 2,200 vs 800.
- Shared battery platform: only Einhell.
- Support channels: only B&Q offers Email.
- Founded is lower at Einhell: 1964 vs 1969.
- Products: only B&Q offers Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs.
- Products: only Einhell offers Robot mower, Lawn mower, Trimmer.
- Robot mower navigation: only B&Q offers Rtk gps.
- Robot mower navigation: only Einhell offers Boundary wire, Vision.
- Markets: only B&Q offers IE, JE, GG.
Our verdict on each
B&Q
B&Q suits readers who want one home store covering furniture, beds, kitchen, lighting, decor and garden in the UK. Sofas start at £129.95, returns run 90 days and delivery takes 1 to 5 weeks, with price match and finance at checkout.
Einhell
Einhell suits home owners who want one battery platform across the whole garden rather than a single specialist machine. The range is broad, the warranty runs 3 years and the entry price of £57.95 keeps the first purchase modest, which suits buyers building a tool set over time.
Score breakdown
| Area | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry prices start at £129.95 and delivery runs 1 to 5 weeks, with returns accepted for 90 days. | 8.8HigherEntry price of £57.95 sits mid-field on price, while the 3 years warranty ranks near the top. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherPrice match, finance and click and collect sit alongside an assembly service and made to measure blinds. | 8.8Coverage of 2,200 m², 35% slope handling, boundary wire and vision navigation and app control. |
| Trust | 9.6HigherA return window of 90 days, a warranty of 3 years and support across email, phone and help centre. | 9.2Einhell Germany AG has traded since 1964 and answers on phone and help centre. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
How they place
| Ranking | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Robot lawn mowers | 17 of 26 | 18 of 26 |
| Lawn mowers and garden tools | 35 of 74 | 36 of 74 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Standing desks, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furniture | Robot mower, Lawn mower, Trimmer, Leaf blower, Chainsaw, Pressure washer, Garden tools |
| Robot mower navigation | Rtk gps | Boundary wire, Vision |
| Legal entity | B&Q Limited | Einhell Germany AG |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Founded | 1969 | 1964Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Phone, Help centre |
Furniture
| Fact | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery time (weeks) | 1 to 5 | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 90 days | Not confirmed |
| In-home trial | 0 days | Not confirmed |
| Assembly included | No | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery | No | Not confirmed |
| Materials | Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood, Metal, Rattan | Not confirmed |
Home decor
| Fact | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Made to measure | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free samples | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Machine washable | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | £100 to £500 | Not confirmed |
Cookware and kitchenware
| Fact | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware materials | Stainless, Cast iron, Enamelled cast iron, Carbon steel, Ptfe nonstick, Copper | Not confirmed |
| Induction ready | Yes | Not confirmed |
Grills and pizza ovens
| Fact | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel types | Gas, Charcoal, Pellet, Multi fuel | Not confirmed |
| Portable models | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 2,670.3 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | B&Q | Einhell | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | £129.95above the median | £57.95at the median | £57.95 |
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 800lowest quarter | 2,200at the median | 2,200 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsat the median | 3 yearsat the median | 3 years |
| Maximum slope | Not confirmed | 35%lowest quarter | 55% |
| Noise level (dB) | 58below the median | Not confirmed | 59 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
B&Q
Pros
- Returns are accepted for 90 days, against a median of 30 across the brands tracked here.
- Sofas start at £129.95, well under the median queen price of €1,001.89 tracked on the site.
- Delivery takes 1 to 5 weeks, and the same window beats the median of 0 across the site.
Cons
- Delivery is not free, and free delivery starts at a basket of £100 to £500.
- Assembly is not included, though an assembly service is sold separately.
- Warranty cover runs 3 years, shorter than the site median of 5.
Einhell
Pros
- One battery platform runs across mowers, the trimmer, the leaf blower, the chainsaw and the pressure washer, so batteries and chargers are shared
- The range is broad: robot mower, lawn mower and trimmer cover mowing, trimming, blowing, chainsaw work and washing
- Warranty of 3 years ranks well against the field, at 5 of 19
Cons
- App control is offered, yet the robot mowers still navigate by boundary wire and vision rather than a wire-free setup, which means laying boundary cable before the first run
- Coverage stops at 2,200 m², so a large garden with a slope beyond 35% sits past what the range handles
- Support runs on phone and help centre only, so a question outside office hours waits for the help centre response
Who each suits
B&Q
Who it suits
- Readers who want furniture, kitchen, lighting, decor and garden in one basket
- UK buyers who shop on 90 days of returns and price match rather than on a trial
- Shoppers who want a local store for click and collect
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after a sleep trial, since there is no in home trial
- Furniture specialists such as Pottery Barn, whose store categories include bedding
- Home office buyers who only want seating, where buerostuhl24 Bürostühle und Büromöbel is narrower to that need
Einhell
Who it suits
- Home owners building one tool set across mowing, trimming, blowing and washing on a shared battery platform
- Owners of a lawn within the stated 2,200 m², comfortable running boundary wire for the robot mowers
- Buyers who put cover length above cutting area, since the 3 years warranty ranks near the top of the field
Who should look elsewhere
- Gardens bigger than the stated 2,200 m², since the listed coverage stops there
- Buyers who need ride-on mowers, a type listed for Fuxtec and Exmark but not part of the Einhell robot mower, lawn mower and trimmer
- Owners who will not run boundary cable, since the robot mowers navigate by boundary wire and vision
Country by country
| Country | B&Q | Einhell |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Jersey | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
B&Q
How long do I have to return a sofa or a rug?+
B&Q accepts returns for 90 days, which is generous next to the site median of 30. That window applies across the ranges it sells, so a large piece can be sent back within the same limit as a smaller item. Returns are the main route for judging a sofa, since there is no in home trial.
What does delivery cost and how long does it take?+
Delivery takes 1 to 5 weeks. Free delivery is not standard here, but it kicks in once your basket reaches £100 to £500. The fastest end of that window lines up with the site median of 0, so collecting in person is the quicker route when a deadline is tight.
Einhell
How much does Einhell cost to get started?+
Entry pricing is £57.95, and that figure covers the wider range rather than the robot mowers alone. Compare it with the mower line before budgeting for automated cutting, since the robot units sit above the entry point of the catalogue.
Can one battery fit every tool?+
Yes, a battery platform runs across the range, so one charger serves the mowers, the trimmer, the leaf blower, the chainsaw and the pressure washer listed under robot mower, lawn mower and trimmer. That keeps spare packs to a single type, which matters if you own several machines rather than one.
Other options to compare
Einhell