Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
B&Q vs Fuxtec
B&Q
Fuxtec
Higher score in this comparison
Where B&Q and Fuxtec differ
| Compare | B&QReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | FuxtecReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £129.95 | €6.90 |
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 800 | 1,000Higher |
| Shared battery platform | No | YesHas it |
| Noise level (dB) | 58Lower | 60 |
| Markets | GB, IE, JE, GG | DE, AT, IT, FR, NL, BE, LU, ES |
| Warranty | 3 years | Not confirmed |
Same on both: App control (Yes).
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Key differences
- Fuxtec scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Largest lawn area (m²) is higher at Fuxtec: 1,000 vs 800.
- Shared battery platform: only Fuxtec.
- Noise level (dB) is lower at B&Q: 58 vs 60.
- Support channels: only Fuxtec offers Chat.
- Fuxtec is available in 4 more countries.
- Products: only B&Q offers Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs.
- Products: only Fuxtec offers Robot mower, Lawn mower, Ride on mower.
- Robot mower navigation: only B&Q offers Rtk gps.
- Robot mower navigation: only Fuxtec offers Boundary wire.
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.
Fuxtec
Fuxtec suits households that want a robot mower and the rest of the garden kit from a single seller, with app control on the lawn mowers and a maximum area of 1,000 m². The catalogue is cheap at the entry end, and the boundary wire is the part of the setup you plan around.
Score breakdown
| Area | B&Q | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry prices start at £129.95 and delivery runs 1 to 5 weeks, with returns accepted for 90 days. | 9.6HigherFuxtec opens at €6.90, which ranks position 4 of 20 brands, with robot mowers priced above the tool entry point. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherPrice match, finance and click and collect sit alongside an assembly service and made to measure blinds. | 9.0App control and a battery platform, robot mower, lawn mower and ride on mower of categories, and support on email, phone and chat. |
| Trust | 9.6A return window of 90 days, a warranty of 3 years and support across email, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | B&Q | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| Robot lawn mowers | 17 of 26 | 12 of 26 |
| Lawn mowers and garden tools | 35 of 74 | 28 of 74 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | B&Q | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Standing desks, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furniture | Robot mower, Lawn mower, Ride on mower, Trimmer, Leaf blower, Chainsaw, Pressure washer, Garden tools |
| Robot mower navigation | Rtk gps | Boundary wire |
| Legal entity | B&Q Limited | FUXTEC GmbH |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Founded | 1969 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Furniture
| Fact | B&Q | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fuxtec | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 800lowest quarter | 1,000lowest quarter | 2,200 |
| Warranty | 3 yearsat the median | Not confirmed | 3 years |
| Noise level (dB) | 58below the median | 60above the median | 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.
Fuxtec
Pros
- Robot mowers reach a maximum area of 1,000 m² and come with app control, so scheduling does not need a panel on the machine.
- The catalogue spans robot mower, lawn mower and ride on mower, while Exmark's lawn mower, ride on mower and robot mower stops at mower categories.
- Fuxtec opens at €6.90, below the £8.99 starting point at STIGA.
Cons
- Robot mowers navigate on boundary wire, so the lawn needs cable laid before the first cut rather than a mapping run.
- A maximum area of 1,000 m² leaves the biggest lawns to brands ranked higher on reach.
- Shipping is limited to DE, AT and IT, so households outside those markets need a local seller instead.
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
Fuxtec
Who it suits
- Households that want the mower, the trimmer and the hand tools from a single seller rather than comparing shops.
- Owners of a lawn up to 1,000 m² who are comfortable laying cable around the grass.
- Buyers in Germany, AT and IT who want app control and a battery platform across the range.
Who should look elsewhere
- Large lawn owners who want cable free mowing, since Fuxtec's mowers run on boundary wire; Exmark's lawn mower, ride on mower and robot mower fits someone buying a large ride on machine instead.
- Shoppers outside DE, AT and IT, including the UK, where STIGA's UK hand tool range from £8.99 sits closer to local buyers.
- Buyers who want a short, mower focused list; Toolineo's robot mower, lawn mower and trimmer covers the core categories without the chainsaw, pressure washer and ride on lines.
Country by country
| Country | B&Q | Fuxtec |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Italy | No | Yes |
| Jersey | Yes | No |
8 of 12 countries where either is available.
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.
Fuxtec
What does a Fuxtec machine cost to get into?+
Fuxtec's catalogue opens at €6.90 for hand tools, so a robot mower sits well above that figure. That entry price places the brand at position 4 of 20 brands, and it sits below the £8.99 starting point at STIGA.
How much lawn can a Fuxtec robot mower cover?+
The largest area a Fuxtec robot mower covers is 1,000 m², which suits a substantial family lawn rather than a large estate. On that measure Fuxtec ranks at position 12 of 14 brands, so buyers with a lot of grass should check the higher rated models in the robot mower ranking first.
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