Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
HYDAWAY vs Royal Copenhagen
HYDAWAY
Higher score in this comparison
Royal Copenhagen
What sets them apart
| Compare | HYDAWAYReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Royal CopenhagenReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €13.95Lower | €35 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 yearsHigher |
| Return window | 30 days | 60 daysHigher |
| Markets | US | AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FO, FI, FR, DE, GR, GL, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, MT, MC, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, USCovers more |
| PFAS-free claim | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Dishwasher safe (Yes).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.
Key differences
- Price from is lower at HYDAWAY: €13.95 vs €35.
- Warranty is higher at Royal Copenhagen: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Return window is higher at Royal Copenhagen: 60 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only Royal Copenhagen offers Help centre.
- Royal Copenhagen is available in 35 more countries.
- Markets: only Royal Copenhagen offers AT, BE, BG.
Our verdict on each
HYDAWAY
HYDAWAY is a low cost way to fill a US kitchen with drinkware and tableware, and its overall score is 9.3. Items are dishwasher safe and Pfas free, and returns stay open for 30 days, so a set can be tried at home before you commit to it.
Royal Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen suits buyers who want a narrow, well backed tableware and drinkware range from a Danish house with a proper legal entity behind it. It scores 9.3 overall, and its 60 days return window is wider than most rivals in this group.
Score breakdown
| Area | HYDAWAY | Royal Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherEntry price of €13.95 sits below the tableware and drinkware median of €41.67. | 9.0Entry price starts at €35, below the tableware and drinkware median of €41.67. |
| Offer | 8.8Dishwasher safe and Pfas free, with a warranty of 1 year against a category median of 2.5. | 9.3HigherRange is tableware and drinkware only, dishwasher safe yes, and it ranks 21 of 38 on warranty years. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.9Backed by Fiskars Denmark (Vita) A/S in DK, trading since 1775, with support by email, phone and help centre. |
Licences and countries
| Country | HYDAWAY | Royal Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Denmark |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Royal Copenhagen: 35.
Where these facts come from
HYDAWAY
- shop.myhydaway.com: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- myhydaway.com: 3 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Royal Copenhagen
- royalcopenhagen.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | HYDAWAY | Royal Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Tableware and drinkware | 59 of 131 | 61 of 131 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | HYDAWAY | Royal Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Drinkware, Tableware | Tableware, Drinkware |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Fiskars Denmark (Vita) A/S |
| Headquarters | United States | Denmark |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1775 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | HYDAWAY | Royal Copenhagen | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €13.95lowest quarter | €35below the median | €38.25 |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 yearsbelow the median | 5 years |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 89 listed brands.
Pros and cons
HYDAWAY
Pros
- Entry price of €13.95 is well under the €41.67 typical for this category.
- Every listed product is Pfas free, so coated plastic stays off the shortlist.
- Dishwasher safe items clear the after-dinner clean without hand washing.
Cons
- Cover runs 1 year against a category median of 2.5, so a long-lasting set is only lightly backed.
- The range is drinkware and tableware, with no cookware, unlike Knivesandtools at cookware, knives and tableware or Stanley at cookware, drinkware and food storage.
- Shipping covers US, so buyers outside that market are not served.
Royal Copenhagen
Pros
- A 60 days return window is wider than the 30 typical in this group.
- The range is tableware and drinkware only, so the catalogue stays narrow where rivals spread wider.
- Dishwasher safe: yes, so pieces suit everyday use rather than a display shelf.
Cons
- Sells tableware and drinkware only, so anyone after pots or storage has to look at Knivesandtools or Bentgo instead.
- Entry price of €35 ranks 33 of 60 brands, above the group median of €41.67.
- Warranty of 2 years ranks 21 of 38 on that measure, under the category median of 2.5.
Who each suits
HYDAWAY
Who it suits
- US households buying a set of reusable bottles and tableware on a tight budget
- Renters and students who want dishwasher safe pieces without a long commitment
- Shoppers who want Pfas free drinkware and will replace items rather than rely on cover
Who should look elsewhere
- Cookware buyers, since the range stops at drinkware and tableware while Stanley and Knivesandtools both carry cookware
- Anyone outside the served market, since shipping runs to US only
- Buyers wanting long cover, since the warranty is 1 year against a category median of 2.5
Royal Copenhagen
Who it suits
- Households replacing a full dinner service and willing to pay above the category median of €41.67
- Gift buyers who want a 60 days return window and email, phone and help centre support
- Collectors who value a named Danish operator in DK trading since 1775
Who should look elsewhere
- Cookware buyers, since the range is tableware and drinkware and Knivesandtools covers cookware, knives and tableware
- Storage buyers, since Bentgo covers food storage and drinkware
- Shoppers hunting the lowest entry price in a field of 60 brands
Country by country
| Country | HYDAWAY | Royal Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 36 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
HYDAWAY
What does HYDAWAY sell?+
The range covers drinkware and tableware. There is no cookware in the line, so anyone hoping to buy pans and pots alongside plates will need another seller. Knivesandtools and Stanley both carry cookware as well as drinkware if one kitchen is your aim.
How much does HYDAWAY cost at entry?+
Prices start at €13.95, which is below the €41.67 median for this category. That puts HYDAWAY at 11 of 60 brands on entry price. Individual pieces and sets sit above that floor.
Royal Copenhagen
What does Royal Copenhagen actually sell?+
The range is tableware and drinkware, so the catalogue is a tableware and drinkware house rather than a full kitchen. Anyone looking for pots or storage would need a different brand. Knivesandtools covers cookware, knives and tableware in a single place, which is worth knowing before ordering.
How much does an entry piece cost?+
Prices start at €35 on the gift collection, and that sits at position 33 of 60 brands ranked on entry price. The group median is €41.67. For a considered service rather than a budget buy, that positioning works.
Other options to compare
HYDAWAY
Royal Copenhagen