EVO vs Mini
Side-by-side comparison of EVO (Ozobot) and Mini (Sphero) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EVOUnited States
- MiniUnited States
Year First Available
- EVO—
- Mini2017
Verified Deployments
- EVO0 Deployments
- Mini0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EVOUp to $2,990 USD
- Mini$130 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EVO1 hrs
- Mini1 hrs
Availability Status
- EVOACTIVE
- MiniACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- EVO—
- Mini1,700 mm
Payload Capacity
- EVO—
- Mini20 kg
Max Speed
- EVO—
- Mini1 m/s
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Up to $2,990 USD | $130 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 1 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,700 mm |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes EVO and Mini?
EVO is made by Ozobot, based in US. Mini is made by Sphero, based in US.
How do EVO and Mini compare on the Robo Index?
EVO scores 73/100. Mini scores 75/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are EVO and Mini in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between EVO and Mini?
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 Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
EVO vs Mini compares two robots in the education 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.