Vacuum 40 vs W3
Side-by-side comparison of Vacuum 40 (Gausium) and W3 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Cleaning & Facilities buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Vacuum 40China
- W3China
Year First Available
- Vacuum 402019
- W3—
Verified Deployments
- Vacuum 400 Deployments
- W30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Vacuum 40Contact for quote
- W3$15,000–$32,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Vacuum 40—
- W312 hrs
Availability Status
- Vacuum 40ACTIVE
- W3ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Vacuum 40—
- W320 kg
Max Speed
- Vacuum 40—
- W30.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Vacuum 40—
- W3fully autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000–$32,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
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 | Vacuum 40 | W3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $23,500 |
| Payback period | — | 5.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $226,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +964% |
Vacuum 40 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 Vacuum 40 and W3?
Vacuum 40 is made by Gausium, based in CN. W3 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Vacuum 40 and W3 compare on the Robo Index?
Vacuum 40 grades A on the Robo Index. W3 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 Vacuum 40 and W3 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 Vacuum 40 and W3?
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
Vacuum 40 vs W3 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 Index is calculated.