Head to head · updated 2026-07-19
Loona vs aibo ERS-1000: which robot wins?
KEYi Tech's Loona against Sony's aibo ERS-1000 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| Loona | aibo ERS-1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $449 | $2,899 |
| BRAIN | GPT-connected conversation | Robot dog |
| EMOTIONS | Ears, eyes, body language | Develops unique behavior over months |
| PLAY | Games, patrol, gesture control | Cameras, ToF, touch across body |
| UPDATES | Active development | AI personality backed by Sony cloud |
| BATTERY | Self-docking charge | 25 years of aibo lineage |
| AVAILABILITY | Shipping | Shipping |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 8 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The personality champion — expressive, chatty, genuinely playful. The closest thing to a robot pet that earns the word. | The luxury companion — Sony's robot dog remains the most lifelike machine companionship money buys, with a price and subscription to match. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
WHICHBOT VERDICT
For most buyers we give the nod to Loona thanks to a lower estimated price. But it's closer than the score suggests: aibo ERS-1000 wins if your priority is buyers purchasing companionship and craft, price no object.
CHOOSE THE LOONA IF…
- Households that want a pet-like companion without the vet bills.
- Real personality and expressiveness
- GPT conversation actually lands
CHOOSE THE AIBO ERS-1000 IF…
- Buyers purchasing companionship and craft, price no object.
- Unmatched lifelike behavior development
- Premium build and pedigree
Frequently asked
Which is better, the Loona or the aibo ERS-1000?
It depends on your goal. Households that want a pet-like companion without the vet bills. By contrast: Buyers purchasing companionship and craft, price no object. Our scores: Loona 8/10, aibo ERS-1000 7.7/10.
How do the prices compare: Loona vs aibo ERS-1000?
Loona: $449. aibo ERS-1000: $2,899. Figures compiled from public sources as of July 2026; service and lease pricing is quoted per project.
Can I get either of them today?
Loona: Shipping — Shipping now. aibo ERS-1000: Shipping — Ships in periodic availability windows; check current stock.