Hoober Robot Vacuums: Small, Light, and Built for Czech Homes
Last updated: March 2026
Hoober's 2026 lineup — 2 compact models from $269 to $399 — for buyers who need a robot that fits under furniture and between floors, not one that chases suction records.
About Hoober
Hoober is a Czech robot vacuum brand that takes a genuinely different approach to the category. While Roborock, Dreame, and Ecovacs compete on suction numbers and dock features, Hoober focuses on being small and light. The HG2 at 8.3cm tall fits under furniture that blocks every mainstream robot. The HG4 at 2.7 kg is light enough to carry between floors one-handed without thinking about it.
These are not cleaning powerhouses. Suction tops out at 4,000-5,000Pa — roughly a fifth of what a Dreame flagship delivers. Mopping is basic clip-on pads with no vibration or downward pressure. There's no obstacle avoidance camera on either model. What Hoober offers is LiDAR-mapped daily maintenance cleaning in a form factor that doesn't dominate your living space or struggle with low European furniture. Both robots are quiet enough for daytime use while you're home.
Availability is limited to Czech retail channels. If you're outside Central Europe, these robots aren't realistically accessible. But for Czech households with compact apartments, low IKEA furniture, and a preference for local brands with local support, Hoober fills a niche that the global brands ignore entirely.
The Full Lineup
Both Hoober robot vacuums we've reviewed, ordered by price.
Hoober HG2 Turbo Slim HYDRO
Ultra-slim 8.3cm fits under IKEA Kallax shelves + LiDAR mapping under $300
The HG2 earns its place by fitting where other robots physically cannot. At 8.3cm tall, it clears under IKEA Kallax shelves, most sofa frames, and bed bases that block every mainstream competitor. LiDAR mapping at under $300 is rare, and 160 minutes of runtime covers most apartments twice over. At 58 dB, you can run it during a video call without anyone noticing. The compromise is everywhere else: the 0.25L dustbin is tiny — expect to empty it by hand every second day — there's no obstacle avoidance at all, and 5,000Pa suction handles hard floors and low pile but don't expect it to pull anything out of a medium-pile rug. This is a daily light-maintenance machine, not a deep cleaner.
Hoober HG4 HYDRO PRO
Extremely lightweight at 2.7 kg — one of the lightest self-emptying robot vacuums available
The HG4 is possibly the lightest self-emptying robot vacuum you can buy. At 2.7 kg, picking it up and carrying it between floors takes zero effort — a real advantage in multi-story homes without a robot on each level. The compact self-emptying dock takes up less space than rivals, and LiDAR mapping is accurate enough for daily scheduling. Edge cleaning is surprisingly good despite no swing-out side brush. But 4,000Pa suction trails far behind modern mid-range robots from Roborock or Dreame, the clip-on mop pad offers no vibration or downward pressure, and there's no obstacle avoidance camera. At $399, the Chinese competition offers dramatically more cleaning power. The HG4 makes sense only if portability and compact size are your top priorities.
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