Whiz vs xLean TR1
Side-by-side comparison of Whiz (SoftBank Robotics) and xLean TR1 (Xiamen Xinleifa Industry and Trade Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, 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
- WhizUnited States
- xLean TR1China
Year First Available
- Whiz2019
- xLean TR12026
Verified Deployments
- Whiz0 Deployments
- xLean TR10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- WhizUp to $27,400 USD
- xLean TR1$50 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Whiz3 hrs
- xLean TR14.5 hrs
Availability Status
- WhizACTIVE
- xLean TR1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Whiz—
- xLean TR1130 kg
Max Speed
- Whiz0.5 m/s
- xLean TR1—
Autonomy Level
- Whizfully autonomous
- xLean TR1—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Up to $27,400 USD | $50 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 hrs | 4.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 130 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 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 | Whiz | xLean TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $27,400 | $50 |
| Payback period | 6.6 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $222,600 | $249,950 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +812% | +499900% |
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 Whiz and xLean TR1?
Whiz is made by SoftBank Robotics, based in US. xLean TR1 is made by Xiamen Xinleifa Industry and Trade Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Whiz and xLean TR1 launched?
Whiz launched in 2019. xLean TR1 launched in 2026.
How do Whiz and xLean TR1 compare on the Robo Score?
Whiz scores 74.9 on the Robo Score. xLean TR1 scores 52.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Whiz and xLean TR1 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 Whiz and xLean TR1?
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
Whiz vs xLean TR1 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 Score is calculated.