Smorobot A10 vs Smorobot Valor L18
Side-by-side comparison of Smorobot A10 (Smorobot) and Smorobot Valor L18 (Smorobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Smorobot A10United States
- Smorobot Valor L18United States
Year First Available
- Smorobot A102025
- Smorobot Valor L182024
Verified Deployments
- Smorobot A100 Deployments
- Smorobot Valor L180 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Smorobot A10$399 USD
- Smorobot Valor L18$999 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Smorobot A103 hrs
- Smorobot Valor L18—
Availability Status
- Smorobot A10ACTIVE
- Smorobot Valor L18ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $399 USD | $999 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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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 | Smorobot A10 | Smorobot Valor L18 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $399 | $999 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,601 | $249,001 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +62557% | +24925% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Smorobot A10 and Smorobot Valor L18?
Smorobot A10 is made by Smorobot, based in US. Smorobot Valor L18 is made by Smorobot, based in US.
When were Smorobot A10 and Smorobot Valor L18 launched?
Smorobot A10 launched in 2025. Smorobot Valor L18 launched in 2024.
How much does Smorobot A10 cost compared to Smorobot Valor L18?
Smorobot A10 is listed at $399. Smorobot Valor L18 is listed at $999.
How do Smorobot A10 and Smorobot Valor L18 compare on the Robo Index?
Smorobot A10 grades A on the Robo Index. Smorobot Valor L18 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 Smorobot A10 and Smorobot Valor L18 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Pool Cleaning on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Smorobot A10 and Smorobot Valor L18?
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 hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss.
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About this comparison
Smorobot A10 vs Smorobot Valor L18 compares two robots in the pool-cleaning 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.