Ascento Guard vs HD2-S Mastiff
Side-by-side comparison of Ascento Guard (Ascento) and HD2-S Mastiff (SuperDroid Robots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ascento GuardSwitzerland

- HD2-S MastiffUnited States

Year First Available
- Ascento Guard2023

- HD2-S Mastiff2021

Verified Deployments
- Ascento Guard0 Deployments

- HD2-S Mastiff0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ascento GuardContact for quote

- HD2-S Mastiff$34,000–$45,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ascento Guard8 hrs

- HD2-S Mastiff8 hrs

Availability Status
- Ascento GuardACTIVE

- HD2-S MastiffACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Ascento Guard5 kg

- HD2-S Mastiff9.1 kg

Reach
- Ascento Guard—

- HD2-S Mastiff900 mm

Max Speed
- Ascento Guard1.3 m/s

- HD2-S Mastiff0.6 m/s

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $34,000–$45,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 0.6 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Ascento Guard | HD2-S Mastiff |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $39,500 |
| Payback period | — | 9.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $210,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +533% |
Ascento Guard has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Ascento Guard and HD2-S Mastiff?
Ascento Guard is made by Ascento, based in CH. HD2-S Mastiff is made by SuperDroid Robots, based in US.
When were Ascento Guard and HD2-S Mastiff launched?
Ascento Guard launched in 2023. HD2-S Mastiff launched in 2021.
How do Ascento Guard and HD2-S Mastiff compare on the Robo Index?
Ascento Guard grades BBB on the Robo Index. HD2-S Mastiff grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ascento Guard and HD2-S Mastiff 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 Ascento Guard and HD2-S Mastiff?
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
Ascento Guard vs HD2-S Mastiff 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 Robo Index is calculated.