Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 vs Wonder Workshop Dash
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 Wonder Workshop Dash costs $190. Pick the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 for tinkerers willing to self host its software. Pick the Wonder Workshop Dash for young kids learning to code. The Wonder Workshop Dash wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Wonder Workshop Dash wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Vector 2.0 | Dash | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $190 | $190 | Tie |
| 3 year cost | $910 | $190 | Dash |
| Runtime | 35 min | 137 min (tested) | Dash |
| Release year | 2022 | 2014 | Vector 2.0 |
- You want the newer model (2022 vs 2014)
- Best for tinkerers willing to self host its software
- You care most about 3 year cost ($190 vs $910)
- You care most about runtime (137 min (tested) vs 35 min)
- Best for young kids learning to code
- 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
- Pre assembled wheeled
- Interaction
- Free tablet and phone
- Subscription
- None needed for home use
- Ages
- 5 to 14
Ready to use wheeled coding robot that teaches kids 5 to 14 to code
Full Wonder Workshop Dash review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 | Wonder Workshop Dash | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $190 | $190 |
| 3 year cost | $910 | $190 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #10 | #11 |
| 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 | Pre assembled wheeled coding robot with a head that turns and lights in the eye, ears and head buttons |
| Interaction | Voice ("Hey Vector", paid plan required), touch sensor on the back, face recognition, companion app for setup | Free tablet and phone apps (Wonder, Blockly, Blockly Pro, Go, Path); Blockly also runs in a web browser on laptops and Chromebooks; responds to claps and voices, four head buttons |
| 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 | None; behavior comes from programs kids build with block coding, and Blockly Pro can switch between blocks and JavaScript |
| Camera | Yes, 2 MP camera used for face recognition; privacy controls not published | No camera (Wonder Workshop); a microphone and front and rear obstacle sensors |
| Mobility | Small treads for tabletop driving; cliff sensors to avoid edges (Anton Robots) | Two wheels plus a moving head; Tom's Hardware notes angles and distances can only be set in steps of five; Tech Advisor found it struggled on thin rugs and needs about 2 m by 2 m of floor |
| 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 | Wonder Workshop now says about 5 hours of active play; Tom's Hardware measured 137 minutes of near continuous Bluetooth use against a rating of about 90 minutes at the time |
| Charge time | Not published; returns to its charging dock on its own | Under an hour over USB (Wonder Workshop); battery is internal and not user replaceable |
| Size weight | About 7.5 by 10 by 6 cm and 185 g (Gamereactor) | About 6 in tall (Tech Advisor); weight not published |
| 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 needed for home use; Make Wonder classroom subscriptions are optional |
| Age range | Not published | 5 to 14 (Wonder Workshop) |
| Best for | tinkerers willing to self host its software | young kids learning to code |
| Skip if | you want a robot backed by a stable company | you want AI chat or a camera |
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
Wonder Workshop Dash
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Dash ran 137 minutes of near continuous Bluetooth use, beating its 90 minute rating at the time. Praised the fun, multiple apps and program sharing; criticized the text heavy app for pre readers, moves limited to multiples of five and limited phone compatibility. Source
- Tech Advisor: Kids aged 6 to 11 found it engaging and the reviewer could hardly fault it, but it needed about 2 m by 2 m of space, had trouble on a thin rug and lacked a text coding path on Android and Fire tablets. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 or the Wonder Workshop Dash?
Pick the Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0 for tinkerers willing to self host its software. Pick the Wonder Workshop Dash for young kids learning to code.
What is the difference between the Vector 2.0 and the Dash?
Type: Tabletop companion robot with animated eyes, from the Anki Vector line now run by… on the Vector 2.0, Pre assembled wheeled coding robot with a head that turns and lights in the eye, ears… on the Dash. Interaction: Voice ("Hey Vector", paid plan required), touch sensor on the back, face recognition… on the Vector 2.0, Free tablet and phone apps (Wonder, Blockly, Blockly Pro, Go, Path); Blockly also runs… on the Dash. Ai features: Cloud AI. Paid plans connect voice commands to ChatGPT or Claude; store listing also… on the Vector 2.0, None; behavior comes from programs kids build with block coding, and Blockly Pro can… on the Dash.
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