Side-by-side comparison of Neo (Shanghai Lanyou Lighting Co., Ltd.) and X3 Solar Panel Cleaning Robot (Ningbo GLGW Nova Materials Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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![]() | ![]() X3 Solar Panel Cleaning RobotcleaningNingbo GLGW Nova Materials Technology Co., Ltd. 46.5Product Score | |
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $38,899 | $1,029 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 4 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Neo is made by Shanghai Lanyou Lighting Co., Ltd.. X3 Solar Panel Cleaning Robot is made by Ningbo GLGW Nova Materials Technology Co., Ltd..
Neo launched in 2026. X3 Solar Panel Cleaning Robot launched in 2022.
Neo is listed at $38,899. X3 Solar Panel Cleaning Robot is listed at $1,029.
Neo scores 56/100. X3 Solar Panel Cleaning Robot scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Both robots are classified as Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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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Neo vs X3 Solar Panel Cleaning Robot 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.