Beetle vs Phantas
Side-by-side comparison of Beetle (Gausium) and Phantas (Gausium) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BeetleChina
- PhantasChina
Year First Available
- Beetle—
- Phantas2022
Verified Deployments
- Beetle0 Deployments
- Phantas0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Beetle$25,999–$31,718 USD
- PhantasContact for quote
Availability Status
- BeetleACTIVE
- PhantasACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $25,999–$31,718 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, Max Speed, 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 | Beetle | Phantas |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $28,859 | No price |
| Payback period | 6.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $221,142 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +766% | — |
Phantas 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 Beetle and Phantas?
Beetle is made by Gausium, based in CN. Phantas is made by Gausium, based in CN.
How do Beetle and Phantas compare on the Robo Score?
Beetle scores 60.1 on the Robo Score. Phantas scores 68.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Beetle and Phantas in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cleaning robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cleaning TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cleaning robot TCO: hardware, consumables, and human-in-the-loop time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Beetle and Phantas?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cleaning robot vendor evaluation: SLAs, fleet management, and reporting.
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About this comparison
Beetle vs Phantas compares two robots in the cleaning category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.