Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 vs TangibleFuture LOOI
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 costs $190 and the TangibleFuture LOOI costs $220, so the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 is $30 cheaper. Pick the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 for tinkerers willing to self host its software. Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion. The TangibleFuture LOOI wins 2 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The TangibleFuture LOOI wins 2 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Vector 2.0 | LOOI | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $190 | $220 | Vector 2.0 |
| 3 year cost | $910 | $220 | LOOI |
| Runtime | 35 min | 8 h | LOOI |
- You want to spend less (saves $30)
- Best for tinkerers willing to self host its software
- You care most about 3 year cost ($220 vs $910)
- You care most about runtime (8 h vs 35 min)
- Best for a quirky AI desk companion
- Type
- Desk robot
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- Required for voice
Expressive desk robot with paid AI voice; maker is in receivership
Full Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 review, pros and cons →- Type
- Small tracked desk robot
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- None mentioned by
Tracked desk robot that turns your phone into a ChatGPT pet
Full TangibleFuture LOOI review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 | TangibleFuture LOOI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190 | $220 |
| 3 year cost | $910 | $220 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #10 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty on electronics (Anki warranty policy) | n/a |
| Type | Tabletop companion robot with animated eyes, from the Anki Vector line now run by Digital Dream Labs under the Anki brand | Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the face, camera and brain |
| Interaction | Voice ("Hey Vector", paid plan required), touch sensor on the back, face recognition, companion app for setup | Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini games, remote drive, clocks, reminders and notifications in the LOOI app (iOS and Android) |
| Ai features | Cloud AI. Paid plans connect voice commands to ChatGPT or Claude; store listing also mentions Alexa built in. Without a plan it still roams, reacts and self docks but ignores voice commands | ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi required); Impulse Gamer found recognition hit and miss |
| Camera | Yes, 2 MP camera used for face recognition; privacy controls not published | Uses your phone's front camera for face tracking and face recognition; Impulse Gamer says visual and voice recognition run on device with encrypted data transfer |
| Mobility | Small treads for tabletop driving; cliff sensors to avoid edges (Anton Robots) | Caterpillar treads; touch, obstacle, ToF distance and cliff sensors so it stops at the desk edge (Hackster, techbuzzireland); phone stand tilts 0 to 60 degrees |
| Battery runtime | Not published as a figure; maker says up to 30% longer than Vector 1.0. Gamereactor got about 35 min; Anton Robots cites about 52 min | 6000 mAh (Impulse Gamer); 6 to 8 hours active and up to 30 days standby per maker claims cited by Android Headlines |
| Charge time | Not published; returns to its charging dock on its own | Not published; charges by USB C cable with no dock; it can wirelessly charge the docked phone at up to 10W |
| Size weight | About 7.5 by 10 by 6 cm and 185 g (Gamereactor) | 110 x 98 x 110 mm, 385 g (Impulse Gamer) |
| Subscription | Required for voice commands: ChatGPT plan $11.99 per month or $99.99 per year; Claude plan $14.99 per month or $139.99 per year; first 28 days free | None mentioned by reviewers or press coverage |
| Age range | Not published | Not published |
| Phone required | n/a | Yes; Android or iPhone with the LOOI app; iPhone 12 and later or MagSafe cases attach directly, other phones use a docking ring |
| Best for | tinkerers willing to self host its software | a quirky AI desk companion |
| Skip if | you want a robot backed by a stable company | you do not want to dock your phone |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0
- Gamereactor: Reviewer liked the face recognition, expressive eyes and restraint, but found setup cumbersome, wake word response slow, the voice sometimes hard to understand and $249 high for a grown up toy; got about 35 minutes per charge. Source
- Gagadget: Roundup of five desk robots named Vector best overall for smart home control but said the subscription creates friction; listed 30 to 50 minutes of active battery. Source
TangibleFuture LOOI
- Impulse Gamer (4): Fun and cute desk robot the reviewer's family loved, but it struggled to hear commands with the TV on, obstacle avoidance was weaker in the dark, recognition was hit and miss and it is pricey given it relies on your phone. Source
- techbuzzireland: Charming, expressive and safe on the desk thanks to edge detection; it can be buggy and rambling at first, though updates over several weeks improved it. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 or the TangibleFuture LOOI?
Pick the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 for tinkerers willing to self host its software. Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion.
Which is cheaper?
The Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 at $190, versus $220 for the TangibleFuture LOOI, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $910 vs $220.
What is the difference between the Vector 2.0 and the LOOI?
Type: Tabletop companion robot with animated eyes, from the Anki Vector line now run by… on the Vector 2.0, Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the… on the LOOI. Interaction: Voice ("Hey Vector", paid plan required), touch sensor on the back, face recognition… on the Vector 2.0, Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini… on the LOOI. Ai features: Cloud AI. Paid plans connect voice commands to ChatGPT or Claude; store listing also… on the Vector 2.0, ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi… on the LOOI.
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