Argus S5.3 vs Ascento Guard
Side-by-side comparison of Argus S5.3 (SMP Robotics) and Ascento Guard (Ascento) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Argus S5.3United States
- Ascento GuardSwitzerland
Year First Available
- Argus S5.32024
- Ascento Guard2023
Verified Deployments
- Argus S5.30 Deployments
- Ascento Guard0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Argus S5.38 hrs
- Ascento Guard8 hrs
Availability Status
- Argus S5.3ACTIVE
- Ascento GuardACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Argus S5.3IP65
- Ascento Guard—
Max Speed
- Argus S5.31.7 m/s
- Ascento Guard1.4 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.7 m/s | 1.4 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Argus S5.3 and Ascento Guard?
Argus S5.3 is made by SMP Robotics, based in US. Ascento Guard is made by Ascento, based in CH.
When were Argus S5.3 and Ascento Guard launched?
Argus S5.3 launched in 2024. Ascento Guard launched in 2023.
How do Argus S5.3 and Ascento Guard compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Argus S5.3 scores 47/100. Ascento Guard scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Argus S5.3 and Ascento Guard in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Argus S5.3 and Ascento Guard?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Argus S5.3 vs Ascento Guard compares two robots in the security category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.