# Energize Lab Eilik vs Miko Mini

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.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/energize-lab-eilik-vs-miko-mini/

## 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 |

## 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](https://getgoally.com/blog/eilik-robot-review/)
- 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](https://gagadget.com/en/682539-ai-desk-robots/)

### 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](https://mumsnet.com/reviews/miko-mini-robot-review)

## 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.

Full reviews: [Energize Lab Eilik](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/energize-lab-eilik/index.md), [Miko Mini](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/miko-mini/index.md)