ElliQ 3 vs Sony Aibo (ERS-1000)
A head-to-head on the things that decide it: price, true cost of ownership, and whether the robot will still work in a few years. Editorial scores from public data.
ElliQ 3
69/100
Sony Aibo (ERS-1000)
77/100
Our pick
Sony Aibo (ERS-1000)
Quick verdict
Sony Aibo (ERS-1000) scores higher overall (77 vs 69) and is the safer default. But the right answer depends on what you weigh most — cost, capability, or longevity. The differences are below, each traceable to its source on the two profiles.
Who each suits
- ElliQ 3 — Older adults living alone and their families.
- Sony Aibo (ERS-1000) — Companion buyers who want premium quality from a stable maker.
Key differences
| ElliQ 3 | Sony Aibo (ERS-1000) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69/100 | 77/100 |
| Price | $250 | $2,900 |
| True 3-year cost | $1,690 | $2,900 |
| Subscription | $40/mo | None required |
| Longevity grade | F | B |
| Server dependency | Bricks if servers close | Cloud-required, stable maker |
| Capability | 75 | 80 |
| Value | 60 | 55 |
| Repairability | 35 | 70 |
| Support | 80 | 88 |
Full profiles
See the complete assessment, all eight category scores with sources, and the longevity breakdown on each profile:
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