KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate vs TangibleFuture LOOI
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 11, 2026
As of Nov 11, 2026, the KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate costs $254 and the TangibleFuture LOOI costs $220, so the TangibleFuture LOOI is $34 cheaper. Pick the KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate for iPhone users who want an AI desk assistant. Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion. The TangibleFuture LOOI wins 1 of 1 points we can measure.
- Type
- Desk companion:
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- None required
Desk robot that turns your iPhone into an AI companion and charger
Full KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate review, pros and cons →- Type
- Small tracked desk robot
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- None mentioned by
Tracked desk robot that turns your phone into a ChatGPT pet
Full TangibleFuture LOOI review, pros and cons →Side by side
| KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate | TangibleFuture LOOI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $254 | $220 |
| 3 year cost | $254 | $220 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #20 | #19 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Type | Desk companion: a motorized base that holds an iPhone, which shows the eyes and does the computing | Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the face, camera and brain |
| Interaction | Voice, face and attention tracking through the docked iPhone; screen awareness of a nearby Mac or Windows PC | Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini games, remote drive, clocks, reminders and notifications in the LOOI app (iOS and Android) |
| Ai features | Real time voice chat, email replies, calendar and Zoom tasks, and 50 plus service integrations (Gmail, Slack and more); basic use is free, advanced tasks use credits (CNX Software) | ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi required); Impulse Gamer found recognition hit and miss |
| Camera | No camera of its own listed; it uses the docked iPhone's cameras | Uses your phone's front camera for face tracking and face recognition; Impulse Gamer says visual and voice recognition run on device with encrypted data transfer |
| Mobility | Stationary base with a 3 DoF head (yaw, pitch, roll) driven by brushless servo motors | Caterpillar treads; touch, obstacle, ToF distance and cliff sensors so it stops at the desk edge (Hackster, techbuzzireland); phone stand tilts 0 to 60 degrees |
| Phone required | iPhone 12 or later with MagSafe, iOS 16 or later; Android not supported | Yes; Android or iPhone with the LOOI app; iPhone 12 and later or MagSafe cases attach directly, other phones use a docking ring |
| Charging hub | 165W GaN power delivery, 15W Qi2 wireless charging for the iPhone, three USB C and one USB A port; 180W GaN charger in the box | n/a |
| Battery runtime | Not published | 6000 mAh (Impulse Gamer); 6 to 8 hours active and up to 30 days standby per maker claims cited by Android Headlines |
| Size weight | Not published | 110 x 98 x 110 mm, 385 g (Impulse Gamer) |
| Subscription | None required; KEYi links to optional plans for more output, prices not shown on the product page | None mentioned by reviewers or press coverage |
| Charge time | n/a | Not published; charges by USB C cable with no dock; it can wirelessly charge the docked phone at up to 10W |
| Age range | n/a | Not published |
| Best for | iPhone users who want an AI desk assistant | a quirky AI desk companion |
| Skip if | you use Android or want a roaming pet | you do not want to dock your phone |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate
- CNX Software: Crowdfunding preview, not a hands on test. Reported three near silent brushless servos, three USB C and one USB A port, about 0.5 second voice response claimed by KEYi, and paid credits for advanced tasks such as deep research. Source
TangibleFuture LOOI
- Impulse Gamer (4): Fun and cute desk robot the reviewer's family loved, but it struggled to hear commands with the TV on, obstacle avoidance was weaker in the dark, recognition was hit and miss and it is pricey given it relies on your phone. Source
- techbuzzireland: Charming, expressive and safe on the desk thanks to edge detection; it can be buggy and rambling at first, though updates over several weeks improved it. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate or the TangibleFuture LOOI?
Pick the KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate for iPhone users who want an AI desk assistant. Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion.
Which is cheaper?
The TangibleFuture LOOI at $220, versus $254 for the KEYi Tech Loona Deskmate, checked Nov 11, 2026.
What is the difference between the Loona Deskmate and the LOOI?
Type: Desk companion: a motorized base that holds an iPhone, which shows the eyes and does the… on the Loona Deskmate, Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the… on the LOOI. Interaction: Voice, face and attention tracking through the docked iPhone; screen awareness of a… on the Loona Deskmate, Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini… on the LOOI. Ai features: Real time voice chat, email replies, calendar and Zoom tasks, and 50 plus service… on the Loona Deskmate, ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi… on the LOOI.
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