RankedAmazon.com Astro vs Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)
Key facts
Amazon.com Astro (Amazon.com, Inc.; Pre-order) and Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) (Sony Group Corporation; Shipping) are both companion robots. Published figures: weight 9.1 kg (20 lb) (reported) vs 2.2 kg (5 lb); runtime 2 h (reported) vs 2 h. Price: Amazon.com Astro US$999.99, US (official price); Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) US$3,199.99, US (official price). RankedRobot rank among companion robots: Amazon.com Astro #6 of 7 (score 41.8, grade C), Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) #5 of 7 (score 46.0, grade B). Disclosure: Amazon.com Astro has 23 sourced values (92% of tracked fields), Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) has 20 (83%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/amazon-astro-vs-sony-aibo-ers-1000/ (checked 2026-09-29) · Every figure below links to its source · Amazon.com Astro spec sheet · Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) spec sheet
| Spec | Amazon.com Astro | Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Pre-order | Shipping |
| Price | US$999.99, US (official price) source US$1,449.99, US (official price) source US$1,599, US (reported price) source | US$3,199.99, US (official price) source US$2,899.99, US (reported price) source US$300/month, US (official price) source |
| Rank in category | #6 of 7 · 41.8 · grade C | #5 of 7 · 46.0 · grade B |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | ||
| Status | ||
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | ||
| Form factor | three-wheeled mobile robot with rotating display head and extending periscope cameraReportedSource: tomsguide.com (2026-09-26) | |
| IP rating | ||
| Companion features | ||
| Interaction | Alexa voice assistant, autonomous home patrols, household member Visual ID recognition, video calling/intercom, item delivery via cargo bin, remote pet/family check-insManufacturerSource: aboutamazon.com (2026-09-26) | Face/voice/touch recognition, autonomous personality development, tricks, cloud-based memory of people and experiencesManufacturerSource: us.aibo.com (2026-09-26) |
| Voice assistant | ||
| Mobility | Three-wheeled autonomous mobile base, on-device SLAM navigation, approx. 1 m/s speedReportedSource: tomsguide.com (2026-09-26) | Autonomous quadruped walking with SLAM-based indoor navigationManufacturerSource: helpguide.sony.net (2026-09-26) |
| App | ||
| Privacy features | Physical microphone/camera-off button with red indicator light; Visual ID data stored on-deviceManufacturerSource: aboutamazon.com (2026-09-26) | |
| Subscription | Ring Protect Pro required for autonomous patrols/event investigation and cloud video storage; ~$20/month after an included 6-month trialReportedSource: tomsguide.com (2026-09-26) | aibo AI Cloud Plan required for full functionality: 3 years included with purchase, then $300/year renewalManufacturerSource: us.aibo.com (2026-09-26) |
| Sensors | ||
| Cameras | ||
| Depth sensing | depth/obstacle sensors with dedicated safety processorManufacturerSource: aboutamazon.com (2026-09-26) | Not tracked |
| Microphones | Not tracked | |
| Power | ||
| Battery | ||
| Runtime | 2 hManufacturerSource: helpguide.sony.net (2026-09-26)Conditions: standard mode operation, as stated by manufacturer | |
| Charge time | Not tracked | |
| Commercial | ||
| Regions sold | ||
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Amazon.com Astro and the Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)?
Published figures: weight 9.1 kg (20 lb) (reported) vs 2.2 kg (5 lb); runtime 2 h (reported) vs 2 h. Price: Amazon.com Astro US$999.99, US (official price); Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) US$3,199.99, US (official price).
Which is cheaper, the Amazon.com Astro or the Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)?
Price: Amazon.com Astro US$999.99, US (official price); Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) US$3,199.99, US (official price). Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher, the Amazon.com Astro or the Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000)?
RankedRobot rank among companion robots: Amazon.com Astro #6 of 7 (score 41.8, grade C), Sony Group Corporation aibo (ERS-1000) #5 of 7 (score 46.0, grade B). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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