W3 vs Whiz
Side-by-side comparison of W3 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Whiz (SoftBank Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- W3China
- WhizUnited States
Year First Available
- W3—
- Whiz2019
Verified Deployments
- W30 Deployments
- Whiz0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- W3$15,000–$32,000 USD
- WhizUp to $27,400 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- W312 hrs
- Whiz3 hrs
Availability Status
- W3ACTIVE
- WhizACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- W320 kg
- Whiz—
Max Speed
- W30.8 m/s
- Whiz0.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- W3fully autonomous
- Whizfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $15,000–$32,000 USD | Up to $27,400 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | 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 | W3 | Whiz |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $23,500 | $27,400 |
| Payback period | 5.6 mo | 6.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $226,500 | $222,600 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +964% | +812% |
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 W3 and Whiz?
W3 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Whiz is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US.
How do W3 and Whiz compare on the Robo Index?
W3 grades A on the Robo Index. Whiz grades AA. 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 W3 and Whiz 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 W3 and Whiz?
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
W3 vs Whiz 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.