Ozobot Evo vs Wonder Workshop Dash
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Ozobot Evo costs $175 and the Wonder Workshop Dash costs $190, so the Ozobot Evo is $15 cheaper. The Ozobot Evo has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Wonder Workshop Dash is not scored yet. Pick the Ozobot Evo for young kids learning coding logic. Pick the Wonder Workshop Dash for young kids learning to code. The Ozobot Evo wins 2 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Ozobot Evo wins 2 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Evo | Dash | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $175 | $190 | Evo |
| Runtime | 30 min | 137 min (tested) | Dash |
| Release year | 2016 | 2014 | Evo |
- You want to spend less (saves $15)
- You want the newer model (2016 vs 2014)
- Best for young kids learning coding logic
- You care most about runtime (137 min (tested) vs 30 min)
- Best for young kids learning to code
- Type
- Tiny dome shaped coding
- Interaction
- Reads OzoCodes drawn
- Subscription
- None
- Ages
- 8 to 14+
Walnut sized robot kids code with markers or blocks
Full Ozobot Evo review, pros and cons →- Type
- Pre assembled wheeled
- Interaction
- Free tablet and phone
- Subscription
- None needed for home use
- Ages
- 5 to 14
Ready to use wheeled coding robot that teaches kids 5 to 14 to code
Full Wonder Workshop Dash review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Ozobot Evo | Wonder Workshop Dash | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $175 | $190 |
| 3 year cost | $175 | $190 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #2 | #11 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Type | Tiny dome shaped coding robot that follows drawn lines and color codes | Pre assembled wheeled coding robot with a head that turns and lights in the eye, ears and head buttons |
| Interaction | Reads OzoCodes drawn with markers; app on iOS and Android for driving, lights, sounds and messaging; OzoBlockly drag and drop coding (Tom's Guide, TNW) | Free tablet and phone apps (Wonder, Blockly, Blockly Pro, Go, Path); Blockly also runs in a web browser on laptops and Chromebooks; responds to claps and voices, four head buttons |
| Ai features | None; preset personality behaviors such as chirps and snoring when idle (TNW) | None; behavior comes from programs kids build with block coding, and Blockly Pro can switch between blocks and JavaScript |
| Camera | No camera; underside optical sensors read lines and colors | No camera (Wonder Workshop); a microphone and front and rear obstacle sensors |
| Sensors | Four distance sensors, underside optical sensors, six LEDs and a speaker with almost 200 sounds (Galaxus) | n/a |
| Mobility | Two wheels; follows lines, stops at edges and obstacles (GearBrain) | Two wheels plus a moving head; Tom's Hardware notes angles and distances can only be set in steps of five; Tech Advisor found it struggled on thin rugs and needs about 2 m by 2 m of floor |
| Battery runtime | Not published; Galaxus expected about 30 minutes of play | Wonder Workshop now says about 5 hours of active play; Tom's Hardware measured 137 minutes of near continuous Bluetooth use against a rating of about 90 minutes at the time |
| Charge time | About 55 minutes for a full charge (Galaxus); GearBrain reported about 15 minutes, so figures conflict | Under an hour over USB (Wonder Workshop); battery is internal and not user replaceable |
| Size weight | 1.2 x 1.3 in, 0.8 oz (Tom's Guide) | About 6 in tall (Tech Advisor); weight not published |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, range up to 9 m (Galaxus) | n/a |
| Subscription | None | None needed for home use; Make Wonder classroom subscriptions are optional |
| Age range | 8 to 14+ (Galaxus); GearBrain's teen tester suggested 6 to 10 | 5 to 14 (Wonder Workshop) |
| Best for | young kids learning coding logic | young kids learning to code |
| Skip if | you want a talking companion or long runtime | you want AI chat or a camera |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Ozobot Evo
- GearBrain (8/10): Teen reviewer found it fun to drive, followed lines and stopped at edges and obstacles; charges in about 15 minutes over USB. Calibration instructions were vague and the case was hard to open. Source
- Galaxus: Took about 55 minutes to fully charge and expected about 30 minutes of play. Rated its game modes and coding app above Sphero Bolt and DJI RoboMaster S1; criticized oversized packaging with little inside. Source
Wonder Workshop Dash
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Dash ran 137 minutes of near continuous Bluetooth use, beating its 90 minute rating at the time. Praised the fun, multiple apps and program sharing; criticized the text heavy app for pre readers, moves limited to multiples of five and limited phone compatibility. Source
- Tech Advisor: Kids aged 6 to 11 found it engaging and the reviewer could hardly fault it, but it needed about 2 m by 2 m of space, had trouble on a thin rug and lacked a text coding path on Android and Fire tablets. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Ozobot Evo or the Wonder Workshop Dash?
The Ozobot Evo has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Wonder Workshop Dash is not scored yet. Pick the Ozobot Evo for young kids learning coding logic. Pick the Wonder Workshop Dash for young kids learning to code.
Which is cheaper?
The Ozobot Evo at $175, versus $190 for the Wonder Workshop Dash, checked Nov 4, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $175 vs $190.
What is the difference between the Evo and the Dash?
Type: Tiny dome shaped coding robot that follows drawn lines and color codes on the Evo, Pre assembled wheeled coding robot with a head that turns and lights in the eye, ears… on the Dash. Interaction: Reads OzoCodes drawn with markers; app on iOS and Android for driving, lights, sounds… on the Evo, Free tablet and phone apps (Wonder, Blockly, Blockly Pro, Go, Path); Blockly also runs… on the Dash. Ai features: None; preset personality behaviors such as chirps and snoring when idle (TNW) on the Evo, None; behavior comes from programs kids build with block coding, and Blockly Pro can… on the Dash.
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