Energize Lab Eilik vs Miko Mini
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Energize Lab Eilik costs $140 and the Miko Mini costs $149, so the Energize Lab Eilik is $9 cheaper. The Energize Lab Eilik has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Miko Mini is not scored yet. Pick the Energize Lab Eilik for a cheap, private desk toy. Pick the Miko Mini for young kids who want a talking robot buddy.
- Type
- Desk buddy
- Interaction
- Touch
- Subscription
- None
Eilik is a low cost, fully offline desk toy for anyone who wants a cute character that reacts to touch and needs no account, app or subscription. Skip it if you want a robot that talks, moves around or does anything useful, or if a 90 day warranty feels too short.
Full Energize Lab Eilik review →- Type
- Small kids companion
- Interaction
- Voice first
- Subscription
- Miko Max content plan:
- Ages
- 5 to 10 years
Miko Mini is a cheaper, smaller take on Miko 3 that talks, tells stories and rolls around a desk or floor. It suits young kids who mostly want a voice buddy with parental controls. Skip it if you want long play sessions, other languages or two way video, since it lasts about an hour of active play and is English only.
Full Miko Mini review →Side by side
| Energize Lab Eilik | Miko Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $149 |
| 3 year cost | $140 | $446 |
| Our score | 8.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #1 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 90 days, plus a 14 day money back guarantee (Energize Lab store) | n/a |
| Type | Stationary desktop companion with an OLED face and moving head and arms | Small kids companion robot with a 2 inch screen face |
| Interaction | Touch sensors on head, belly and base; reacts to being moved or shaken; plays with other Eiliks; no voice control on the standard model | Voice first; triple MEMS microphones; parent app with usage limits and blocked hours; English only |
| Ai features | On device behaviors only; works without WiFi or internet. Optional AI Station ($99, sold separately) adds AI chat, gesture games and face greetings over a network | AI conversation, stories, fun facts, songs and a Story Coach feature; companion app adds games and videos |
| Camera | No camera on Eilik itself; the optional AI Station adds one | Yes, wide angle HD camera with an on demand camera shutter; one way video calls from the parent app |
| Mobility | Stationary; four servos move its head, body and arms | Wheels: rubberized wheels with time of flight range sensors and odometric sensors |
| Battery runtime | About 1.5 hours (450 mAh) | Up to 1 hour of active play and up to 15 hours on standby (Miko) |
| Charge time | About 1 hour over USB Type C (5 V, 1 A) | Not published; charges over USB Type C |
| Size weight | 108 by 105 by 133 mm, 230 g | 4.5 x 5.3 x 6.49 in (Miko); weight not published |
| Subscription | None | Miko Max content plan: $99 per year or $14.99 per month (Miko site) |
| Age range | Not published | 5 to 10 years (RobotShop listing); Mumsnet suggests 7 to 9 |
| Best for | a cheap, private desk toy | young kids who want a talking robot buddy |
| Skip if | you want voice chat or a mobile robot | you need long play time or languages beyond English |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Energize Lab Eilik
- Goally (4/5): Hands on use with games, jokes and dance parties lifted the reviewer's mood for as long as the roughly 90 minute battery lasted; reviewer was skeptical of emotional claims. Note that Goally sells a competing kids tablet. Source
- Gagadget: Named Best Desk Toy in a five robot roundup for its touch responses and multi robot play; drawbacks were no voice control and recharging about every 1.5 hours. Source
Miko Mini
- Mumsnet: Reviewer's kids found it cute and engaging, and she rated it good value. It sometimes misheard commands, Dance Master songs cut off mid song, and app syncing needed a restart during setup. Source
Pros and cons
Energize Lab Eilik
Pros
- Works fully offline with no camera
- No app or subscription needed
- Expressive animations and games
- Several Eiliks interact with each other
Cons
- Only about 1.5 hours per charge
- No voice control on the base model
- Does not move around
- Short 90 day warranty
Miko Mini
Pros
- Low price for a Miko robot
- Camera shutter and mic mute for privacy
- Parent app with time limits
- kidSAFE+ COPPA certified per Miko
Cons
- About 1 hour of active play per charge
- English only
- One way video calls only
- Extra content sold as a Miko Max plan
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Energize Lab Eilik or the Miko Mini?
The Energize Lab Eilik has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Miko Mini is not scored yet. Pick the Energize Lab Eilik for a cheap, private desk toy. Pick the Miko Mini for young kids who want a talking robot buddy.
Which is cheaper?
The Energize Lab Eilik at $140, versus $149 for the Miko Mini, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $140 vs $446.
What is the difference between the Eilik and the Miko Mini?
Type: Stationary desktop companion with an OLED face and moving head and arms on the Eilik, Small kids companion robot with a 2 inch screen face on the Miko Mini. Interaction: Touch sensors on head, belly and base; reacts to being moved or shaken; plays with other… on the Eilik, Voice first; triple MEMS microphones; parent app with usage limits and blocked hours… on the Miko Mini. Ai features: On device behaviors only; works without WiFi or internet. Optional AI Station ($99, sold… on the Eilik, AI conversation, stories, fun facts, songs and a Story Coach feature; companion app adds… on the Miko Mini.
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