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Vector 2.0 vs Eilik: Two Desktop Companion Robots
Key facts
- Price in PolandVector 2.0: approx. 970 PLN* (≈ EUR 220 at NBP rate 4.3641 of 21 October 2026) · Eilik: approx. 770 PLN* (≈ EUR 175)
- StatusVector 2.0: on sale · Eilik: on sale
- In PolandVector 2.0: no · Eilik: no
Not many robots fit on a desk, and two of them are bought as presents more often than any others: the Vector 2.0 and the Eilik. Both cost roughly as much as a good pair of headphones, both have a “character” and both promise company at the computer. The differences hide in extra costs, in the way of moving and in who stands behind the product. So we set the designs from Digital Dream Labs and EnergizeLab side by side in numbers. The whole segment is described in the category “Home robots”.
| Feature | Vector 2.0 | Eilik |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Digital Dream Labs (successor to Anki) | EnergizeLab (Shenzhen Zhuneng Technology Co., Ltd.) |
| Price (PLN) | approx. 970 PLN* (≈ EUR 220)(converted from 249.99 USD, NBP rate 3.8762, as of 1 October 2026) | approx. 770 PLN* (≈ EUR 175)(converted from 199 USD, NBP rate 3.8762, as of 1 October 2026) |
| Height (cm) | no data | 13.3 |
| Runtime (h) | no data | 1.5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
Design and specifications
The Vector 2.0 drives on tracks and has a camera, a microphone array and a touch sensor. It behaves like a desk pet: it blinks, reacts to touch and listens for commands. Its full features, voice commands, cloud AI and ChatGPT integration, require a subscription. The maker gives no dimensions, weight or runtime in the material available, so we cannot compare those parameters.
The Eilik is smaller and simpler: it measures 108×105×133 mm (13.3 cm tall) and does not travel across the desk. Its “eyes” are an OLED display, four servo motors let it gesture, and touch and vibration sensors respond to stroking and to taps on the desktop. A 450 mAh battery lasts about 1.5 hours, which puts it closer to a gadget for short interactions than to an all-day companion. Both designs have cameras or microphones, so at a company desk privacy is worth assessing (“Data Security: Robots with Cameras and the GDPR”).
Price and availability in Poland
The entry price is similar. The Vector 2.0 in the new black version costs USD 249.99 (about PLN 969 (≈ EUR 220) at the rate of 3.8762 on 1 October 2026) according to the maker's site on 28 September 2026; the Open-Box variants in black, red and blue are cheaper (USD 189.99–229.99), and the pink one is sold out. The Eilik costs USD 199 (about PLN 771 (≈ EUR 175)), and variants and bundles run from USD 119.90 to 209 depending on source and promotion.
The subscription makes the difference. The Vector requires USD 11.99 a month or USD 99.99 a year, so the first year costs about USD 350, more than 75 percent above the Eilik. In the material available we found no subscription fee for the Eilik. Then there is the risk around the Vector's maker: in 2024 the Pennsylvania Attorney General sued Digital Dream Labs over problems with orders and refunds. Neither robot has a Polish distributor, so buying means importing, duty and shipping, as we discuss in “Humanoid Robot TCO: How to Calculate Total Cost”. The Eilik is widely available abroad: in the maker's shop, on Amazon, at Walmart and on eBay.
Which model for which job
The Vector suits people who want to talk to a desk pet and accept the subscription and the risk around the company (homes). The Eilik suits someone looking for an inexpensive desk decoration who wants no recurring fees but must live with a short battery. In a school (schools) neither is a teaching tool; for learning robotics look for the equipment described in “Educational Robots for Schools and Universities”. Anyone who wants a larger companion robot that drives around and has sellers in Poland can move one segment up: the Loona Petbot (available at Media Expert) or the Sony aibo ERS-1000 at about USD 2,900.
Conclusion
The two robots have a similar entry price, Vector 2.0 from USD 199.99 (about PLN 775 (≈ EUR 180)) and Eilik from USD 199 (about PLN 771 (≈ EUR 175)), but a different structure of extra costs: Vector requires a subscription of USD 11.99 a month or USD 99.99 a year to unlock voice commands and ChatGPT integration, while Eilik needs no such fee. Eilik is much smaller, just 13.3 cm tall, and moves on four servo motors instead of the treads Vector uses. Eilik's runtime is 1.5 hours; no comparable figure is given for Vector. Vector, developed by Digital Dream Labs as a continuation of the Anki brand, focuses on speech recognition and conversational interaction, while Eilik relies on an OLED screen and emotional reactions through touch and vibration. For someone who wants to avoid recurring subscription fees, Eilik is the simpler choice; for those who want full voice integration with AI, Vector.
If you want to avoid recurring fees and do not need mobility, choose the Eilik: simpler and cheaper to keep, but with a short battery and no Polish seller. If voice integration with AI and driving around the desk matter to you, the Vector 2.0 has more features, but you pay for them with a subscription and must accept the uncertainty around Digital Dream Labs. For schools, firms and anyone who needs stable support, both options are too risky. Anyone buying a gift should check that the recipient will not be disappointed after a week. The comparison rests on data from manufacturers and sellers, not on our own tests.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vector 2.0 require a subscription?
Yes. Voice commands and ChatGPT integration need a subscription of USD 11.99 a month or USD 99.99 a year.
How big is Eilik?
Only 13.3 cm tall, much smaller than a typical desktop robot in this category.
What does Vector 2.0 move on?
Treads (a chain drive), unlike Eilik, which is built around four servo motors and does not travel.
Does the Vector 2.0 require a subscription?
Yes. Voice commands and ChatGPT integration need a subscription of USD 11.99 a month or USD 99.99 a year.
How big is the Eilik?
It measures 108×105×133 mm, which is 13.3 cm tall.
What does the Vector 2.0 move on?
Tracks. The Eilik does not travel; it gestures with its servo motors.
Is either robot sold in Poland?
No Polish distributor has been confirmed for either; buying means importing.
Sources
- Vector 2.0 · anki.bot
- Vector 2.0 · robotindex.io
- Vector 2.0 · en.wikipedia.org
- Eilik · energizelab.com
- Eilik · airmore.ai