Energize Lab Eilik vs Yukai Engineering Mirumi
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the Energize Lab Eilik costs $140 and the Yukai Engineering Mirumi costs $150, so the Energize Lab Eilik is $10 cheaper. The Energize Lab Eilik has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Yukai Engineering Mirumi is not scored yet. Pick the Energize Lab Eilik for a cheap, private desk toy. Pick the Yukai Engineering Mirumi for cute tech gifts and bag charm fans. They split the points we can measure, 1 each.
Who wins, point by point
They split the points we can measure, 1 each. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Eilik | Mirumi | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $140 | $150 | Eilik |
| Runtime | 90 min | 8 h | Mirumi |
- You want to spend less (saves $10)
- Best for a cheap, private desk toy
- You care most about runtime (8 h vs 90 min)
- Best for cute tech gifts and bag charm fans
- Type
- Desk buddy
- Interaction
- Touch
- Subscription
- None
Tiny offline desk buddy that reacts to touch, no app or plan
Full Energize Lab Eilik review, pros and cons →- Type
- Small plush charm robot
- Interaction
- Turns its head toward
- Subscription
- None
Fuzzy bag charm robot that turns its head to glance at people
Full Yukai Engineering Mirumi review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Energize Lab Eilik | Yukai Engineering Mirumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 | $150 |
| 3 year cost | $140 | $150 |
| Our score | 8.4/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #1 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | preorder |
| 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 plush charm robot with long bendable arms that clip onto a bag strap or wrist; colors Pink, Ivory and Gray |
| 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 | Turns its head toward sounds and voices, hides its face when shy, reacts when petted on the head and shakes its head when shaken; makes no sounds |
| 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 | None; reactive behaviors only, no voice assistant or chat |
| Camera | No camera on Eilik itself; the optional AI Station adds one | No |
| Mobility | Stationary; four servos move its head, body and arms | Head motion only; arms grip but do not move |
| Battery runtime | About 1.5 hours (450 mAh) | About 8 hours on a full charge, varies with use (launch specs); built in lithium polymer battery |
| Charge time | About 1 hour over USB Type C (5 V, 1 A) | About 2 hours, rated 5V 1A |
| Size weight | 108 by 105 by 133 mm, 230 g | About 100 x 110 x 140 mm (3.9 x 4.3 x 5.5 in) including arms, about 155 g (5.5 oz) |
| Subscription | None | None; no app |
| Age range | Not published | Not published |
| Sensors | n/a | Microphone and head touch sensor at launch; the CES 2025 prototype Engadget tried used a distance sensor and an IMU |
| Materials | n/a | ABS mechanism, TPU arms, 100% acrylic outer fabric |
| Best for | a cheap, private desk toy | cute tech gifts and bag charm fans |
| Skip if | you want voice chat or a mobile robot | you want a robot that talks or learns |
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
Yukai Engineering Mirumi
- Engadget: CES 2025 hands on: it stared at people, hid its face when shy and shook its head when shaken; no sounds, but its movement gave a faint purr like vibration. Its arms clung well to a wrist or strap. Yukai quoted about 8 hours of battery and around $70 at the time. Source
- TechRadar: CES 2025 show floor look: called it adorable, like a small gray chick with very long arms; saw it turn to look at people, hide when shy and shake its head in protest. No price was announced then. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Energize Lab Eilik or the Yukai Engineering Mirumi?
The Energize Lab Eilik has a published review score and ranks #1 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Yukai Engineering Mirumi is not scored yet. Pick the Energize Lab Eilik for a cheap, private desk toy. Pick the Yukai Engineering Mirumi for cute tech gifts and bag charm fans.
Which is cheaper?
The Energize Lab Eilik at $140, versus $150 for the Yukai Engineering Mirumi, checked Nov 11, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $140 vs $150.
What is the difference between the Eilik and the Mirumi?
Type: Stationary desktop companion with an OLED face and moving head and arms on the Eilik, Small plush charm robot with long bendable arms that clip onto a bag strap or wrist… on the Mirumi. Interaction: Touch sensors on head, belly and base; reacts to being moved or shaken; plays with other… on the Eilik, Turns its head toward sounds and voices, hides its face when shy, reacts when petted on… on the Mirumi. Ai features: On device behaviors only; works without WiFi or internet. Optional AI Station ($99, sold… on the Eilik, None; reactive behaviors only, no voice assistant or chat on the Mirumi.
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