Makeblock mBot Mega vs Sphero RVR+
Head-to-head comparison of Makeblock Makeblock mBot Mega and Sphero Sphero RVR+. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Overall Score
79.7/ 100
Makeblock mBot Mega
Makeblock
79.7/ 100
Sphero RVR+
Sphero
Score Breakdown
78
Performance76
78
Reliability79
86
Ease of Use88
76
Intelligence74
79
Value80
80
Ecosystem82
85
Safety86
85
Design86
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Makeblock mBot Mega | Sphero RVR+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $299 |
| Arm | optional 3-DOF | — |
| Wheels | Mecanum omnidirectional | — |
| Battery | 3 hr | 2 hr runtime |
| Sensors | 10+ included | color, light, IR, gyro, accelerometer |
| Ai Camera | object/face recognition | — |
| Controller | CyberPi + add-on board | — |
| Programming | Python, Scratch, C++ | Python, Scratch, JavaScript |
| Speed | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Payload | — | 0.5 kg |
| Terrain | — | indoor + outdoor |
| Expansion | — | UART + GPIO |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Makeblock mBot Mega | Sphero RVR+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $559 | $419 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |