Gausium Phantas vs Pudu MT1 Vac
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 9, 2026
As of Nov 9, 2026, the Gausium Phantas costs $29,600 and the Pudu MT1 Vac costs $20,000, so the Pudu MT1 Vac is $9,600 cheaper. Pick the Gausium Phantas for tight offices, hotels and clinics. Pick the Pudu MT1 Vac for carpeted offices, hotel corridors and ballrooms. The Pudu MT1 Vac wins 3 of 4 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Pudu MT1 Vac wins 3 of 4 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Phantas | MT1 Vac | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $29,600 | $20,000 | MT1 Vac |
| Rent per month | $829/mo | $559/mo | MT1 Vac |
| Runtime per charge | 4.5 h | 3 to 6.5 h | MT1 Vac |
| Charge time | 2 h | 3.5 h | Phantas |
- You care most about charge time (2 h vs 3.5 h)
- Best for tight offices, hotels and clinics
- You want to spend less (saves $9,600)
- You care most about rent per month ($559/mo vs $829/mo)
- You care most about runtime per charge (3 to 6.5 h vs 4.5 h)
- Best for carpeted offices, hotel corridors and ballrooms
- Cleaning path
- 465 mm
- Coverage
- 350 to 700 sq m/h
- Runtime
- 4.5 h scrubbing
- Rent
- $829/mo on a RobotLAB
Small four in one cleaner that fits 65 cm gaps and under tables
Full Gausium Phantas review, pros and cons →- Cleaning path
- 55 cm
- Coverage
- Up to 1,400 sq m/h
- Runtime
- 3 to 6.5 h
- Rent
- $559/mo on a RobotLAB
Vacuum and sweeper with HEPA filter for carpet and hard floors
Full Pudu MT1 Vac review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Gausium Phantas | Pudu MT1 Vac | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,600 | $20,000 |
| 3 year cost | $29,600 | $20,000 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Commercial cleaning | #5 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Cleaning modes | Scrubbing, vacuuming, sweeping and dust mopping (Gausium) | Vacuuming, sweeping and dust mopping, with AI spot cleaning and a hand vacuum extension (Pudu) |
| Cleaning width | 465 mm (18.3 in) vacuuming and sweeping, 330 mm (13 in) scrubbing and dust mopping (Gausium) | 55 cm (21.7 in) vacuum path, 70 cm (27.6 in) sweeping with side brush (Pudu) |
| Coverage per hour | 350 to 700 sq m/h in practice, up to about 7,535 sq ft/h (Gausium and RobotLAB) | Up to 1,400 sq m/h (15,069 sq ft/h) (Pudu) |
| Tank capacity | 11.5 L clean water, 10.5 L waste water, 6 L dust bag, 1 L trash can (Gausium) | Two 7 L dust bags (14 L) plus a 6 L trash bin; no water tanks (Pudu) |
| Runtime | 4.5 h scrubbing, 4.5 h vacuuming, 6 h sweeping, 10 h dust mopping (Gausium) | 3 to 6.5 h, about 4 h for standard sweep and vacuum on hard floors (Pudu) |
| Charge time | About 2 h (Gausium and RobotLAB) | Under 3.5 h (Pudu) |
| Navigation | 2D lidar, 3D depth cameras, RGB camera, anti drop and anti collision sensors (Gausium) | VSLAM, marker and lidar SLAM (Pudu) |
| Min aisle width | 650 mm (25.6 in), and it passes under spaces 650 mm high (Gausium) | 75 cm (29.5 in); clears spaces 52 cm high (Pudu) |
| Dimensions | 585 x 445 x 619 mm (23 x 17.5 x 24.4 in) (Gausium); weight 65 kg (143 lb) net (Gausium); RobotLAB lists 167 lb | 840 x 600 x 490 mm (33 x 23.6 x 19.3 in) (Pudu); weight 75 kg (165 lb) (Pudu) |
| Extras | max slope 5 degrees (Gausium); quiet mode at 60 dB or less; cleans right up to the edge per Gausium; elevator and door opener integration through RobotLAB; RobotLAB sells version 1.3 and mentions an optional workstation | max slope not published; H11 filter standard with H13 HEPA optional, which Pudu rates at 99.97 percent of 0.3 micron particles; elevator and e gate integration through PUDU Link; automatic charging station sold separately per RobotLAB |
| Rent monthly | $829/mo on a RobotLAB 36 month RaaS plan, checked 2026-11-09 (the same page's comparison table shows $1,360/mo) | $559/mo on a RobotLAB 36 month RaaS plan, checked 2026-11-09 |
| Best for | tight offices, hotels and clinics | carpeted offices, hotel corridors and ballrooms |
| Skip if | you have large open floors | you need wet scrubbing |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Gausium Phantas
Pudu MT1 Vac
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Gausium Phantas or the Pudu MT1 Vac?
Pick the Gausium Phantas for tight offices, hotels and clinics. Pick the Pudu MT1 Vac for carpeted offices, hotel corridors and ballrooms.
Which is cheaper?
The Pudu MT1 Vac at $20,000, versus $29,600 for the Gausium Phantas, checked Nov 9, 2026.
What is the difference between the Phantas and the MT1 Vac?
Cleaning modes: Scrubbing, vacuuming, sweeping and dust mopping (Gausium) on the Phantas, Vacuuming, sweeping and dust mopping, with AI spot cleaning and a hand vacuum extension… on the MT1 Vac. Cleaning width: 465 mm (18.3 in) vacuuming and sweeping, 330 mm (13 in) scrubbing and dust mopping… on the Phantas, 55 cm (21.7 in) vacuum path, 70 cm (27.6 in) sweeping with side brush (Pudu) on the MT1 Vac. Coverage per hour: 350 to 700 sq m/h in practice, up to about 7,535 sq ft/h (Gausium and RobotLAB) on the Phantas, Up to 1,400 sq m/h (15,069 sq ft/h) (Pudu) on the MT1 Vac.
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