# Miko 3 vs Miko Mini

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Miko 3 costs $299 and the Miko Mini costs $149, so the Miko Mini is $150 cheaper. The Miko 3 has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Miko Mini is not scored yet. Pick the Miko 3 for young kids who like stories and games. Pick the Miko Mini for young kids who want a talking robot buddy.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/miko-3-vs-miko-mini/

## Side by side

| | Miko 3 | Miko Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $149 |
| 3 year cost | $596 | $446 |
| Our score | 7.0/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #2 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Type | Kids AI companion and learning robot | Small kids companion robot with a 2 inch screen face |
| Interaction | Voice, 4.7 inch touchscreen, parent app; video calls with family | Voice first; triple MEMS microphones; parent app with usage limits and blocked hours; English only |
| Ai features | Face and voice recognition, moderated conversation, learning games and stories; runs online (WiFi needed for most features); Miko does not name the AI model | AI conversation, stories, fun facts, songs and a Story Coach feature; companion app adds games and videos |
| Camera | Yes, wide angle HD; on demand camera shutter and one tap camera or mic disable | Yes, wide angle HD camera with an on demand camera shutter; one way video calls from the parent app |
| Mobility | Rubberized wheels with time of flight and odometric sensors | Wheels: rubberized wheels with time of flight range sensors and odometric sensors |
| Battery runtime | 6 to 7 hours continuous play (product page); up to 5 hours active play on Miko's comparison page | Up to 1 hour of active play and up to 15 hours on standby (Miko) |
| Charge time | About 4 hours with the 15W adapter | Not published; charges over USB Type C |
| Size weight | 6.3 x 5.5 x 8.67 in, about 2 lb | 4.5 x 5.3 x 6.49 in (Miko); weight not published |
| Subscription | Optional Miko Max: $99 a year (on sale for $89 when checked) or $14.99 a month; free tier has limited content | Miko Max content plan: $99 per year or $14.99 per month (Miko site) |
| Age range | 5 to 10 | 5 to 10 years (RobotShop listing); Mumsnet suggests 7 to 9 |
| Best for | young kids who like stories and games | young kids who want a talking robot buddy |
| Skip if | you will not pay for Miko Max | you need long play time or languages beyond English |

## What reviewers found

### Miko 3

- The Gadgeteer: Content was good with Max and the robot survived several 2 foot falls, but without Max the library was thin and the conversational AI was slow and often could not answer. Reviewer said it feels like a pricey tablet. [Source](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/27/miko-3-the-ai-powered-learning-robot-review-a-small-tablet-dressed-as-a-robot/)
- Serious Insights (3): Kid friendly hardware and familiar subscription content, but laggy voice recognition, answers too advanced for young kids, slow charging and weak standby battery. [Source](https://www.seriousinsights.net/miko-3-review/)
- TTPM (4/5): Packed with stories, dances and learning missions and answered most questions well; battery lasted about 5 hours of active play and WiFi is required. [Source](https://ttpm.com/products/miko3-ai-powered-robot-for-kids/)

### 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 Miko 3 or the Miko Mini?

The Miko 3 has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Miko Mini is not scored yet. Pick the Miko 3 for young kids who like stories and games. Pick the Miko Mini for young kids who want a talking robot buddy.

### Which is cheaper?

The Miko Mini at $149, versus $299 for the Miko 3, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $596 vs $446.

### What is the difference between the Miko 3 and the Miko Mini?

Type: Kids AI companion and learning robot on the Miko 3, Small kids companion robot with a 2 inch screen face on the Miko Mini. Interaction: Voice, 4.7 inch touchscreen, parent app; video calls with family on the Miko 3, Voice first; triple MEMS microphones; parent app with usage limits and blocked hours… on the Miko Mini. Ai features: Face and voice recognition, moderated conversation, learning games and stories; runs… on the Miko 3, AI conversation, stories, fun facts, songs and a Story Coach feature; companion app adds… on the Miko Mini.

Full reviews: [Miko 3](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/miko-3/index.md), [Miko Mini](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/miko-mini/index.md)